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A Pattern, Not an Isolated Story Another major Hardee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. On its own, that might read as a routine business-failure story — restaurants close, companies fold, it happens. But this is the fourth significant bankruptcy filing tied to the same franchise system in roughly three years, and looking at all four […]
A Regulatory Decision Meant to Preserve Competition — Followed by Less of It In January 2024, a federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, siding with the US Department of Justice’s argument that the deal would eliminate a major discount competitor and drive up fares for cost-conscious travelers. It was […]
A New Kind of Savings Account for Kids Just Launched On July 4, a brand-new type of federal investment account for children — officially called a Trump Account — went live across the country. Within a short window, more than 6 million accounts had already been opened for children under 18, according to the Treasury […]
The Candy Bar That Got Smaller Without Anyone Announcing It Somewhere between April 2026 and your last trip to the store, the standard Mars bar quietly shrank from 1.8 ounces to 1.41 ounces, roughly a 22% reduction, with the price tag largely unchanged. It’s not an isolated incident. Chocolate makers including Lindt & Sprüngli, Mondelez, […]