Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, 32-year-old Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, according to court documents obtained through public records. Eason alleges that Rodriguez punched him in the face during an argument at her mother's residence. He claims she later traveled to an Airbnb where he […]
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Former CBS reporter claims she was pulled off air for questioning Fauci
A former CBS News Los Angeles reporter has alleged she was removed from on-air assignments after pursuing critical questions about Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic guidance, raising questions about editorial decision-making at the major news organization during the COVID-19 crisis. Brittney Hopper, who worked at the CBS News Los Angeles bureau until 2022, made the allegation […]
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Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s wife dies of cancer
Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died Sunday following a battle with cancer. She was 49. The Falcons organization released a statement acknowledging the loss. "Cristina was a devoted wife, mother and friend whose strength, grace and resilience touched all who knew her," the team said. "She was a constant source […]
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Chipotle raises sales forecast despite E. coli outbreak impact
Chipotle Mexican Grill is raising its full-year sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked E. coli outbreak continues to affect customer traffic. The fast-casual chain acknowledged softening traffic in the second half of July but expressed optimism about its overall financial outlook for the year.
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Robinhood posts record revenue as trading volatility spurs gains
Robinhood reported record revenue in the second quarter, driven by a surge in trading activity as market volatility boosted investor engagement on the popular trading app. Revenue from prediction markets on the platform increased tenfold during the period.
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Starbucks’ turnaround: New products, faster service fuel earnings growth
Starbucks is staging a comeback with trendier products, faster service and expanded food options that are boosting its earnings. The coffee chain has revamped its offerings to appeal to customers seeking fresh menu items while streamlining operations to reduce wait times at its stores worldwide.
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Qualcomm stock falls as memory issues weigh on earnings
Qualcomm's stock declined after the chip company missed its bottom line earnings.
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Shields prepares for title fight with Atlanta fans
Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields visited Buckhead Fight Club on Monday to connect with fans ahead of her Aug. 15 bout against Kaye Scott at State Farm Arena.
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Korean beauty studios shift focus to personalized skin care and self-understanding
Beauty culture has always been about more than what meets the eye. But in Seoul's innovation hubs, a new philosophy is emerging—one that treats skin care as a gateway to understanding the whole self. M Beauty Gallery, a personalized skin care studio in Chuncheon-si, represents a shift happening across South Korea's booming beauty industry. While […]
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Meijer becomes first Michigan retailer to accept WIC benefits online
Nearly 190,000 Michigan families participating in the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program can now use their benefits to buy groceries online, as Meijer becomes the first retailer in the state to accept WIC payments for digital orders. Starting this month, WIC participants can use their benefits on Meijer.com and the Meijer mobile app by […]