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Consumers may be rattled by inflation and fears about the economy, but that hasn’t stopped them from flocking to Starbucks for the coffee chain’s latest limited offering: a 20-ounce cup shaped like a teddy bear. Starbucks unveiled on Wednesday its “Bearista Cold Cup,” selling for $29.95. The item sold out within hours, with some customers…

Wall Street is starting to weigh in on President Trump’s decision to nominate Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. And a few themes are emerging from the reaction. First, Warsh is seen as a safe pick. Relatively. “President Trump’s apparent pick of Kevin Warsh for the next Fed Chair would arguably be one of…

Ready to get outside? Same here — and Patagonia’s latest sale makes it even easier. The brand is offering big discounts on travel gear, outdoor essentials, and insulated layers to take your upcoming adventure to the next level. Whether you’re hunting for a cozy cold‑weather jacket to hold you over until spring or need fresh…

The nine Californians fell ill between March 27 and April 30, and health officials identified the likely source of the outbreak as beef koftka (ground beef kebabs) served at The Kebab Shop, a restaurant chain with locations across California, including nine in the Bay Area.  Six of the nine people are children, and five have…

Analysts have warned that the loss of Qatari LNG could trigger a severe new energy crisis © Bloomberg US liquefied natural gas exporters are racing to capitalise on a 50 per cent price surge in European and Asian markets triggered by the conflict in Iran, which knocked out supplies from LNG powerhouse Qatar. Venture Global…

Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel and 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the Middle East. The conflict between Iran, the U.S. and Israel has entered its second month, with disruptions to oil and other…