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Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA
Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA The owners of nearly 90 Dunkin', McDonald's, and Subway restaurants across Massachusetts have been fined for violating child labor laws, officials said. The three franchisees were cited for violating child labor laws at more than 88 locations, Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The companies punished were Cafua Management Company, The Brewster Company, and Knight Food Service. The trio faces a combined $226,385 in penalties under separate settlements with the fair labor division of the attorney general's office. "Our child labor laws exi…

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Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that Google illegally cornered the online advertising market by linking its tools together to block out competition, a major win in a broader antitrust crackdown on Big Tech. The ruling found Google liable for willfully using a series of "anticompetitive acts" to dominate how digital ads are placed across the internet. The decision was handed down in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Thursday, April 17. In her decision, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema said Google's ad technology blocked out competitors and hurt consumers. "For over …

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Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…

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Business
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Something crispy is coming back to Taco Bell – and this time, it's not just a limited drop. Taco Bell is bringing back its highly popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the fast-food chain said in a news release on Thursday, April 17. After quickly selling out when they launched in December 2024, the nuggets will be available again starting Wednesday, April 24. The popular item's return marks the first step in Taco Bell's broader plan to make crispy chicken – beyond just nuggets – a permanent part of its menu by 2026. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it…

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Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …

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Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…

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Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How Whether you're a diehard fan or you just enjoy rocking a fashionable hockey sweater, you can welcome the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a deal at Chipotle. To mark the beginning of the chase for "Lord Stanley's Cup," Chipotle is allowing some customers to get a free meal just by wearing a hockey jersey. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée in-store and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Monday, April 21. The offer is good at any participating Chipotle location in the US or Canada. "Our Hockey Jersey BOGO offer, back for the fifth consecutive year, has become a yearly t…

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Beer-Infused Pringles Bringing Miller Lite's Taste, Summer Cookout Flavors To Snack Aisles Beer-Infused Pringles Bringing Miller Lite's Taste, Summer Cookout Flavors To Snack Aisles
Beer-Infused Pringles Bringing Miller Lite's Taste, Summer Cookout Flavors To Snack Aisles A new collaboration between a potato snack and a beer is aiming to be the flavor of the summer. Pringles and Miller Lite are teaming up to launch a pair of bold new flavors of the potato crisps: Beer Can Chicken and Grilled Beer Brat. Kellanova, the company that owns Pringles, announced the grill-season partnership in a news release on Wednesday, April 16. The crispy snacks promise to pack in the flavors of backyard cookouts. "At Pringles, we're dedicated to bringing new, unexpected flavors that both surprise and satisfy our fans' cravings to the market, no matter the occasion," …

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Wawa Giving Away Free Coffee To Celebrate 61st Birthday, Expansion To Newest State Wawa Giving Away Free Coffee To Celebrate 61st Birthday, Expansion To Newest State
Wawa Giving Away Free Coffee To Celebrate 61st Birthday, Expansion To Newest State Wawa is commemorating 61 years in business by offering free hot coffee at every store. Wawa is holding its free coffee day on Wednesday, April 16, the company said in a news release. Customers across more than 1,100 Wawa locations can stop in to grab a free, any-size cup of self-serve hot coffee. The convenience store chain expects to serve nearly 1.5 million cups on "Wawa Day." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wawa (@wawa) "Every year, Wawa Day is a chance to reflect on our roots, honor all the people and partners that…

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Data Breach Exposed Driver's Licenses, Credit Cards Of Hertz Customers Data Breach Exposed Driver's Licenses, Credit Cards Of Hertz Customers
Data Breach Exposed Driver's Licenses, Credit Cards Of Hertz Customers Customers of car rental company Hertz may have had their personal information stolen after a data breach exposed driver's license numbers, credit card details, and other sensitive records. Hertz confirmed the breach involved data stored by Cleo Communications, a vendor used by Hertz for file transfers. Hackers exploited security flaws in Cleo's system in October and December 2024, according to the company. Hertz verified on Monday, Feb. 10, that an "unauthorized third party" accessed customer data. The company completed its investigation on Wednesday, April 2, and began notifying affec…

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