After Domino’s Pizza’s first-quarter sales fell far below projections, the world’s largest pizza chain named a new CEO in hopes of turning things around. In a Monday press release, the company named Joe Jordan, the current COO and president of Domino’s U.S., as CEO effective October 1. Domino’s current CEO, Russell Weiner, will become executive chairman. Jordan has held various executive roles across marketing, innovation, and other departments during his 15 years at Domino’s. Most recently, Jordan was recognized for leading the relaunch of Domino’s loyalty and e-commerce platforms, and the launch of its global digital marketplace partnerships. According to…
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Fans don’t always cool you downScott Barbour/Getty Images With Europe in the grip of a mega heatwave and deaths already being reported, staying cool isn’t just about comfort – for many, it is a matter of life and death. Many people will be relying on fans rather than air conditioning, so it is important to be aware that, as it gets hotter, fans can flip from cooling you to warming you. But how hot is too hot? The UK government warns fans may not prevent heat-related illnesses above 35°C (95°F), whereas the World Health Organization says the tipping point from…
Google’s YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida, in a fresh legal blow for online platforms accused of fuelling a mental health crisis among children.The teenager, who used the initials R.K.C. in court documents, alleged that YouTube and other social media firms had designed their platforms to be addictive.”This matter has been amicably resolved and our focus remains on building age-appropriate products and parental controls that deliver on that promise,” Google spokesman José Castañeda said in a statement to the BBC.R.K.C. is also suing Instagram-parent Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc in a trial…
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 2,565.58 points or -3.55% to 69,788.38 • Shanghai decreased 56.845 points or -1.37% to 4,106.252 • Hang Seng decreased 432.24 points or -1.82% to 23,336.28 • ASX 200 decreased 29.10 points or -0.33% to 8,787.00 • SENSEX decreased 893.39 points or -1.16% to 76,200.68 • Nifty50 decreased 278.80 points or -1.16% to 23,824.10 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD decreased 0.00899 or -1.28% to 0.69116 • NZDUSD decreased 0.00475 or -0.83% to 0.56663 • USDJPY increased 0.009 or 0.01%…
Kristin Cavallari remains one of the most talked-about reality stars thanks to her stints on “Laguna Beach” and, more recently, “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour.” Recently, the 39-year-old reflected on life in her 20s, vulnerably revealing that she had at least some form of an eating disorder. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA Cavallari took to her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast in June 2026 to reflect on her dieting history, revealing that she used to be obsessed with food yet still stressed about staying slim. She said, “I was obsessed with food. I was obsessed with it!” The mom of three continued,…
WASHINGTON: The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday (Jun 22) calling for an end to US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran.The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action.Because the measure is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not go to Trump’s desk for signature and carries disputed legal force.But its passage still puts both chambers of Congress on record against a…
The e-commerce giant says that the US government’s claims that it is affiliated with the Chinese military have ‘no basis in fact or law’.Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026The Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense for labelling the retailer a “Chinese military company”.A court filing from Alibaba on Tuesday contests that designation, arguing that the e-commerce giant is not affiliated with the Chinese military.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The determinations have no basis in fact or law,” the company said in its lawsuit. “Alibaba is governed by an…
In a do-or-die Game 3 of the College World Series, the Oklahoma Sooners bats put the nail in the coffin of the North Carolina Tar Heels to capture their third CWS title in program history. The Sooners got production early and from all parts of their lineup in the decisive 13-2 blowout win. Nine-hole hitter Kyle Branch got the scoring started with a single in the second inning for the first of his six RBI after collecting just 17 in the entire regular season. But after he and his brother Kolby went viral for their moment as opponents earlier in the College…
BP, 7-Eleven, and Walmart are among a slew of gas stations, convenience stores, and big box retailers sued this week for allegedly using artificial intelligence to spike gas prices in California. U.S gas prices have recently hit a record high, up as much as 50% since the war with Iran began; and California has some of the nation’s highest fuel prices, with regular gasoline averaging $5.56 per gallon on Tuesday, compared to the national average of $3.92, according to AAA. The class action lawsuit on behalf of California drivers alleges the businesses, which include Walmart and Albertsons and together operate…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starfall capsuleJennifer Briggs/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock SpaceX launched its secretive Starfall delivery system today, which saw a demo capsule blast off to low Earth orbit. There are few details about the launch or a future service, but SpaceX has previously said Starfall will enable cargo delivery from space, such as for manufactured materials in low Earth orbit like pharmaceutical compounds or semiconductor alloys. The Starfall capsule took off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at around 6.50am local time (1152 BST) this morning, riding on a Falcon 9 rocket, which later landed on a floating…