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The US job market is in limbo - and it's quietly prolonging people's job searches
You may be desperate to quickly get a job, but hiring managers aren't feeling the same pressure. It's easier to apply to jobs, but employers are taking longer to fill openings. From sales positions to tech jobs, the lengthier hiring process is…
Swap sugary drinks for coffee to slash a fifth of daily calories, expert says
A nutrition guru has warned that Brits are unwittingly piling on the pounds through their beverage choices - and is urging a major rethink. On the Zoe Health podcast, Professor Sarah Berry, who has spent two decades studying nutrition at King's…
China's manufacturing industry shows resilience as output, high-tech sector remain in expansion
China's manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience in January, achieving steady factory output and continued growth in the high-tech sector despite a dip in overall activities, official data revealed on Saturday. The purchasing managers' index…
The disruptive force of weight loss drugs: How GLP-1s do more than shed pounds
There's no denying the popularity of weight-loss drugs in the United States, with one in eight adults relying on GLP-1s to shed pounds or treat a chronic condition, according to a November survey by health policy organization KFF. The GLP-1…
There's a new leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, study finds
(NEXSTAR) – Colorectal cancer now has the highest mortality rate of any cancer among people under 50 in the U.S., according to a study conducted by researchers with the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study, published in the peer-reviewed…
Letters: Chicago City Council's hemp ban threatens small businesses and consumer choice
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The sweeping ban on hemp products recently approved by the Chicago City Council threatens to destroy small local businesses, eliminate consumer choice and deliver a monopoly to dispensary insiders. The…
What weekly grocery shops REALLY cost now
READ MORE: Body blow for homeowners as inflation SOARS Australians are feeling the squeeze at the supermarket checkout as new analysis by the Daily Mail reveals just how brutal the price hikes have been. This masthead bought 10 everyday items this…
American steakhouse outranked by bakeries and coffee shops in rankings
Steaks and burgers are out. Bundt cakes and espressos are in. For the second straight year, Nothing Bundt Cakes took the top spot for America's favorite chains, according to data firm Technomic and Nation's Restaurant News. The punny patisserie…
UK alcohol duty set to rise from tomorrow - here's how much more you'll pay
Bosses in the wine and spirits industry have issued a stark warning that companies 'have no choice but to increase prices' to survive as alcohol duty rises take effect. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in November's autumn budget that alcohol…
Hot Stuff: A New Fragrance, Apple Martin's Self-Portrait Campaign, More
If you're on the hunt for better-quality sleep, a perfume that will make your first impressions this winter even more memorable, or a tasty bubbly beverage to take your mocktail game during happy hour up a notch, our latest Hot Stuff roundup has…
Starbucks feels the heat as more chains compete for US coffee drinkers
NEW YORK -- Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized U.S. coffee culture remains America's biggest player, with nearly 17,000 U.S. stores and…
Starbucks feeling the heat as more chains vie for US coffee drinkers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized the United States' coffee culture remains America's biggest…
Big Food gets leaner with divestitures and breakups as consumers turn away from packaged snacks
Big Food has been selling off underperforming brands or even splitting up, as the industry faces weaker demand for its packaged food. In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from…
The rise of the always-on economy: subscriptions beyond streaming
We are all familiar with the subscription economy, and it certainly works as a reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were all hooked on our TVs watching Netflix or listening to our favorite music artist on Spotify. Despite how modern it seems…
NAFDAC resumes sachet alcohol ban enforcement despite protests - The Nation Newspaper
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed its enforcement to ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume PET/glass bottles (below 200ml), in line with the recent…
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