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Would you like a boba with that Big Mac? That’s what McDonald’s and other food franchises are betting on as they ramp up new beverage strategies. McDonald’s is launching six crafted beverages on May 6, including a dirty Dr. Pepper with vanilla and cold foam. It’s joining KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Burger King in a race to capture the $100 billion beverage category. The goal: lure customers away from Starbucks and Dutch Bros with drinks featuring popular offerings such as boba, dragon fruit and foam toppings. McDonald’s is adding “beverage specialist” roles at 14,000 U.S. locations, with dedicated counter…

The AI interview has grown so ubiquitous, in fact, that a new report from the hiring platform Greenhouse found that nearly two-thirds of job seekers have been interviewed by AI during the hiring process—an increase of 13 percentage points from just six months ago. But that doesn’t mean they are happy about it. In a Greenhouse survey of almost 1,200 job seekers across the U.S., 38% said they had dropped out of a hiring process that involved being interviewed by AI, while another 12% said they would do so if presented with an AI interview. That’s quite notable when workers are…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the past few years, entrepreneurs have promised to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, create commercial space travel, build integrated AI and even humanoid robots. Each of these ideas seemed impossible at first glance or at least, wildly unlikely. And yet, companies like Colossal, SpaceX, OpenAI and FigureAI, are unicorn companies with sky-high valuations, one of which is about to go public for trillions of dollars.  They are suggesting a pattern here that is, frankly, hard to ignore. The days when an entrepreneur can set out to capture a niche market or optimize…

Published April 30, 2026 02:45PMKey Takeaways: A recent study published in Nature Health used AI to analyze 400,000 Reddit posts mentioning GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. The researchers found that nearly 70,000 Redditors reported taking GLP-1s. Of those people, some experienced side effects not observed in clinical trials, specifically body temperature and hormonal/menstrual disruptions. The lead researcher of the study and doctors share how these side effects can interfere with exercise and how to adjust your training when taking a GLP-1 medication. With any medication, the official label spells out the laundry list of risks pulled from clinical trials.…

Emma Grede is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind size-inclusive fashion brand Good American and shapewear line Skims—some of the Kardashian family’s most successful business ventures. (Grede co-founded the brands with Khloé and Kim, respectively.) In a recent Bloomberg podcast, Grede shared her staunch take on the pitfalls of remote work.“Working from home is career suicide,” Grede said. “We only talk about the upside of working from home.” Not only does she believe the workplace perk is “career suicide,” but she sees the damage of remote work having wider, lasting societal implications.“Think about what’s happening in the world,” Grede said. “Declining birthrates, declining…

Haley Sacks, a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones, is one of those rare people who can talk about 401(k) plans and emergency funds and somehow make you laugh instead of panic. She’s a wildly popular money educator, a content-creation machine and the author of Future Rich Person, a book that feels more like a bestie group chat than a textbook. At the core of everything she does is a simple idea: money isn’t just math, it’s power — power to make choices, walk away from bad situations and design a life on your own terms. We had her on How Success Happens…

Published April 30, 2026 12:00PMTakeaway: The Yeti LTe is our top electric mountain bike of 2026, selected after rigorous testing at Pinkbike’s annual Field Test in Bentonville, Arkansas. It stood out for its suspension performance, stability, and speed in rough terrain, while the best eMTBs overall delivered a balance of climbing efficiency, descending control, and integrated motor power.Electric mountain bikes are more popular than ever, and this year’s newest models include something for every type of rider. Whether you’re looking for a ride that feels like a traditional mountain bike or a hard-charging chop crusher, we singled out the best…

Chipotle has been tweaking its recipe to lure diners back, and in the first quarter of the year it appears to be working. The build-your-own burrito chain posted higher sales in its new quarterly earnings report, showing some signs of life after a record rough year. Chipotle reported that sales across established stores perked up by .5%, besting a predicted 1% decline. In the first three months of the year, the chain reported $302.8 million in net income, down from $386.6 million in the first quarter of 2025 – a period prior to its recent struggles. Cost of living stress…

Key Takeaways Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says that many highly successful people are not prodigies; they simply spotted and seized chances that others overlooked. He says that success is less about genius and more about consistently applying yourself with hard work. Blankfein’s own story from Brooklyn public housing to Goldman Sachs’ top job illustrates his point. Former Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein is pushing back on the idea that workers need an impressive IQ to make it. He says that his own rise from the trading floor to the top of one of the world’s most powerful…

Published April 30, 2026 12:01PMAfter months of testing, we selected 11 running vests as standouts in six categories. The Patagonia Slope Runner Vest earned the title of best all-around for its lightweight comfort, convenience, and versatile size. Salomon vests rose to the top of several categories for their sleek designs and outstanding fit. Those looking for a value should check out the $90 Nathan Sports QuickStart 3.0 4L that comes with a cleverly designed hydration reservoir. The best hydration vests carry all you need—liquids, fuel, lip balm, phones, and extra layers—comfortably and conveniently, without you having to think about the pack…