The deadline to submit a claim in Poppi soda’s $8.9 million class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching. Qualifying customers have until this Friday, September 26, to file a claim in the class-action lawsuit against Poppi’s former owner, Vngr Beverage LLC. The suit alleges that the low-sugar, prebiotic soda was “improperly marketed” and labeled as “gut healthy,” a claim that is not scientifically backed, leading customers to purchase products they would not have otherwise. The company argued its labeling is truthful and accurate, and denied any liability or wrongdoing, according to the lawsuit website and court records obtained by USA Today. It’s worth noting that…
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.@GavinNewsom, stop the reckless threats and demonization of our law enforcement. America deserves better than this. No amount of political fundraising or posturing to extremists and activists will make America better for our children. That is who we are fighting for: the next… pic.twitter.com/YLWleB7q9U — Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) September 23, 2025 Democratic-run states and cities have waged war on ICE agents over migration policies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a 413% increase in violent physical assaults on ICE officers back in June, but that number has more than doubled to 1,000% due to the ongoing political rhetoric…
Tariffs and years of teetering mall traffic have roiled much of the toy industry. But Build-A-Bear investors are continuing to reap sizable gains. Shares of Build-A-Bear Workshop are up more than 60% since the start of 2025, trading at just under $72 apiece as of Tuesday afternoon. That compares to just 13% for the S&P 500 since the start of the year, and marks dramatic growth from five years ago, when the St. Louis-based retailer’s stock sat under $3. The toy industry overall has been “reasonably soft” in recent years, notes Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData—but certain categories, including craft-oriented products,…
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved the use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings. Challenges must be made by a pitcher, catcher, or batter—signaled by tapping their helmet or cap—and a team retains its challenge if successful. Reviews will be shown as digital graphics on outfield videoboards. Adding the robot umps is likely to cut down on ejections. MLB…
These days, investors, founders, analysts, and tech loyalists can’t stop talking up how artificial intelligence will radically remake the future of work. But a new study suggests that while AI might have some amazing future uses, at the moment, it’s not doing much good to anyone. In a “State of AI in Business 2025” report, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that despite enterprise investments of as much as $40 billion in generative AI, 95% of organizations have seen no return on their investment so far. “Just 5% of integrated AI pilots are extracting millions in value, while the vast…
It’s no secret that Gen Z has a less optimistic economic outlook than older generations. So it’s no wonder many of them are engaging in so-called financial nihilism, applying a gloomy outlook to their financial mindset, resulting in a new and different take on investing. Zoomers grew up with smartphones, the internet, and social media during difficult times like the 2008 economic crisis and Great Recession, and the subsequent Occupy Wall Street protest movement. As such, they’re disillusioned with traditional ways of doing things, which extends to how they invest and conduct their own finances. What is “financial nihilism”? Coined…
The Walt Disney Co. continues to find itself in a crossfire, with Republicans taking shots from the right and Democrats landing blows from the left. Following a nearly weeklong drama surrounding the suspension and subsequent reinstatement of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, Disney has announced price hikes for Disney+ streaming subscriptions, escalating tensions as the company contends with both PR backlash and potential subscriber losses. We all know price hikes for Disney+ aren’t unusual, but could the timing be any worse? Journalist Marisa Kabas suggested on Bluesky Monday that Disney’s decision to bring Kimmel back might have been rushed…
President Donald Trump is a great disappointment. He has just given the GREEN LIGHT for World War III. This is the end of Western Civilization as we have known it. I have screamed as loud as I can, but those in Washington want to make sure Trump only listens to the NEOCONS who are out to destroy Russia, and they will find that China will NEVER allow Russia to fall because, and they told Kallas to her face, they know they will be next. Trump has actually completely reversed his position. I was told last week that he was…
Rideshare driving was the most-searched side hustle last year, garnering nearly 31,000 monthly Google searches, per a Creative Fabrica study. More than seven million people drive or deliver with Uber alone every month.However, there might only be a decade left to make any money through the gig.Earlier this month, at an “All-In” podcast event, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi acknowledged that right now, there is still growth, but that work could dry up soon after due to robotaxis and autonomous vehicles. Related: Uber Released Its Annual List of Things People Leave in Backseats — and It Is Wild”For the next five…
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 closed • Shanghai decreased 6.744 points or -0.18% to 3,821.833 • Hang Seng decreased 185.02 points or -0.70% to 26,159.12 • ASX 200 increased 35.00 points or 0.40% to 8,845.90 • SENSEX decreased 57.87 points or -0.07% to 82,102.10 • Nifty50 decreased 32.85 points or -0.13% to 25,169.50 The major Asian currency markets had a negative day today: • AUDUSD decreased 0.00056 or -0.08% to 0.65952 • NZDUSD decreased 0.00139 or -0.24% to 0.58545 • USDJPY decreased 0.141 or -0.10% to 147.590 • USDCNY decreased 0.00148…