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Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How
Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8. Vetsource is a licensed pet pharmacy that handles the filling and delivery of prescriptions. Customers can search for medications, add them to their cart, and check out using Amazon's regular system. "We know animals are not just pets; they're family," said Wendy Franks, director of Amazon Pets. "That's why we're so excited about being able to e…
Business
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
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Major Jewelry Company Ends Lab-Grown Diamond Business: Here's Why
De Beers Group is shutting down its company specializing in lab-grown diamonds as falling prices widen the gap with natural diamonds. The diamond company will close its brand called Lightbox, De Beers announced in a news release on Thursday, May 8. The closing marks a major shift for the global jewelry giant as it doubles down on natural diamond production. De Beers said it's seeking to sell off Lightbox's assets and inventory. "The planned closure of Lightbox reflects our commitment to natural diamonds," said De Beers CEO Al Cook. "We are also excited at the growing commerc…
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US, UK Unveil New Agreement In Trump's First Post-Tariff Trade Deal: Here's What's In It
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a trade agreement, the first deal since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that have shaken the US economy. Trump unveiled the outline of the new trade deal in the Oval Office on Thursday, May 8. The agreement keeps the original 10% baseline tariff that Trump imposed on the UK during his "liberation day" announcement nearly a month ago. A chart posted by Trump on his social media platform Truth Social claimed that the US-UK deal will bring in $6 billion in tariff revenue and $5 billion in new market access. "Today'…
Business
Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he'll give away virtually all of his fortune and permanently close his foundation by the end of 2045. Gates announced his massive philanthropy plans in a blog post on his website on Thursday, May 8. The billionaire also said the third-largest charitable foundation in the world will be shuttered on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2045. The Seattle businessman said he'll donate more than $100 billion over the next 20 years in what he calls the "last chapter" of his career. The Gates Foundation was created in 2000 by Gates and his ex-wife Melinda Gates French. …
Business
Mother's Day 2025: Where To Find Deals, Perks, Promotions To Honor Moms
From breakfast in bed to cake discounts, many companies are helping celebrate moms on Mother's Day. Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11. The holiday's origins date back to the mid-19th century, according to the Smithsonian Institution. West Virginia activist Ann Jarvis organized "Mothers' Work Clubs" to improve health in her community. She eventually launched a "Mother's Friendship Day" to help reunite families divided by the American Civil War. Inspired by her mother's work, Anna Jarvis later pushed for a national holiday to honor the sacrifices and strength of mothers. President Wo…
Business
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…
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Netflix Makes Major Changes To Homepage, Adding
Ai-p
owered Searches: See What's New
Netflix is rolling out a new TV experience that promises faster searching, better suggestions, and a cleaner look. The redesigned TV homepage is part of several changes Netflix announced on Wednesday, May 7. The update features more visible shortcuts and smarter recommendations that adjust to a user's mood and interests. Netflix is also testing out a new mobile search tool that uses generative artificial intelligence. "Obviously, everything starts with great shows and movies that people love," said chief technology officer Elizabeth Stone. "But if you think about all of the areas wher…
Sports
NBA Stars Kemba Walker, Russell Westbrook Launch AI Funeral Service: See What It Does
Two teammates who won a national title at UConn and another basketball star are dishing out assists to people in mourning with a funeral service powered by artificial intelligence. Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, retired all-star Kemba Walker, and former Huskies co-captain Donnell Beverly Jr. are launching the digital concierge called Eazewell, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The AI service hopes to help grieving families with faster, simpler ways to plan funerals and other memorials. Beverly, who won the 2011 NCAA championship alongside Walker, sai…
Business
WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era
WeightWatchers is going on a financial diet, aiming to lose $1.15 billion in debt through a fast-track bankruptcy plan. Parent company WW International announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a news release on Tuesday, May 6. The prominent wellness platform has struggled to keep up with more convenient weight-loss options like the drug Ozempic. WeightWatchers said it will remain open for its roughly three million worldwide members during its financial restructuring, which the company expects to last 45 days. "For more than 62 years, WeightWatchers has …
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