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Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's is cranking up the heat at the start of summer. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Takis, a spicy brand of rolled tortilla chips. Starting Friday, June 20, customers can buy the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which combines Wendy's spicy chicken with the crunch and kick of Takis chips. The new meal includes the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich, a spicy filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, chili lime sauce, creamy corn spread, and cheddar cheese sauce. The meal also has classic Wendy's fries tossed in chili lime seasoning and served in a special tear-away bag. Customers…

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Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday, June 16. The vehicles affected include the Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot. The brake pedal pivot pin in certain vehicles wasn't properly secured during production, the NHTSA said. This could allow the brake pedal to shift sideways, making it difficult for the driver to slow down or stop the car. Off…

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TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports
TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports TikTok will reportedly stay available in the US for at least three more months despite legal questions surrounding President Donald Trump's authority to keep delaying enforcement of the ban. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will sign an executive order to extend a pause on the ban for 90 more days, CNBC reported. An extension would push the Thursday, June 19, deadline to Wednesday, Sept. 17. The divest-or-ban bill became law in April 2024. The ban's enforcement has been postponed for a third time under Trump, who once advocated for banning the popular video app. The …

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Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers
Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Homebuilder confidence just sank to its third-lowest level since 2012 as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and stubbornly high mortgage rates scare off prospective homebuyers. Builder sentiment dropped two points to 32 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, June 17. That's barely above the readings of 31 in December 2022 and 30 in April 2020. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped one point to 43 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than poor…

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Dunkin' Turning Your Iced Coffee Into Support For Kids In Need: Here's How Dunkin' Turning Your Iced Coffee Into Support For Kids In Need: Here's How
Dunkin' Turning Your Iced Coffee Into Support For Kids In Need: Here's How If you want to cool off with an iced coffee from Dunkin', you can also help out children. Dunkin' is holding its annual Iced Coffee Day on Wednesday, June 18. For one day, $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold at participating Dunkin' locations will be donated to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, which helps children battling hunger or illness. Every dollar raised stays local, supporting health and hunger relief programs in nearby neighborhoods. "Whether you're grabbing your go-to Iced coffee or refreshing cold brew, every sip on June 18 supports the communities that kee…

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Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How
Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming has officially overtaken traditional TV. In a record-setting month, streaming accounted for 44.8% of all television use in May, outpacing the combined share of cable and broadcast for the first time. The data came from Nielsen's monthly report of The Gauge, released on Tuesday, June 17. Broadcast TV made up 20.1% of total usage, while cable came in at 24.1%. The total of 44.2% was slightly behind streaming for the first time since Nielsen began tracking in May 2021. The shift reflects a dramatic rise in streaming over the past four years, with streaming usage jumpi…

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JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report
JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report JetBlue Airways is cutting more flights and scaling back investments as the airline industry struggles with declining demand, according to a report. JetBlue will reduce off-peak flying and trim unprofitable routes, according to an internal memo from CEO Joanna Geraghty obtained by CNBC on Tuesday, June 17. The New York City-based carrier will park four Airbus A320 jets it originally planned to update with new interiors, while upgrades for six others remain on track for 2026. The airline is also reevaluating hiring plans, may consolidate leadership roles, and could limit corpo…

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Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May
Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May US retail sales fell more than expected in May as consumers pulled back on spending amid rising economic anxiety fueled by President Donald Trump's tariffs. Seasonally adjusted sales dropped 0.9% in May to $715.4 billion, the US Census Bureau said on Tuesday, June 17. That was even worse than the 0.6% decline forecasted by the Dow Jones consensus, CNBC reported. The tumble followed a downward revision for April, which is now listed as a 0.1% decrease. Compared to last May, sales were up 3.3%, but momentum appears to be slowing. The steepest decline came from a…

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Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get
Chase Boosts Sapphire Reserve Perks, Hikes Annual Fee To $795: Here's What You Get Chase is taking its Sapphire Reserve card to a new level as it competes with American Express for luxury credit cardholders. The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve card was officially unveiled on Tuesday, June 17. The banking giant also announced the launch of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business card.  Both cards will officially be available on Sunday, June 23. While they're promoting at least $2,500 in annual perks, the cards have a steep $795 annual fee. That fee is 45% higher than when Sapphine Reserve first launched in 2016, CNBC reported. "The new Sapphire Reserv…

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New Airline Begins Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights At Newark Airport New Airline Begins Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights At Newark Airport
New Airline Begins Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights At Newark Airport An airline from the Dominican Republic has officially started flying in the New York City area, offering budget-friendly flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet began its service at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Monday, June 16, the airline announced in a news release. Newark is Arajet's second mainland US destination after flights launched at Miami International Airport in April. Arajet's CEO Victor Pacheco and the Dominican Republic's tourism director were among the 185 passengers who arrived at EWR on the inaugural flight from Las Américas Internationa…

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