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We hold these truths to be self-evident: Some of America’s top brands are getting downright patriotic in honor of the country’s 250th birthday. Cheerios is serving up a birthday cake-flavored cereal in a red, white and blue box complete with sprinkles. Coca-Cola is rolling out custom bottles and the brand’s first-ever collectible mini-cans — 52 different designs, one for each state plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., featuring local symbols like Georgia’s peach and California’s surfer culture. Mountain Dew went full “America” by temporarily rebranding itself as “American Dew” with flag-themed labels. Oreo teamed up with Popsicle to create Firecracker…

The GOP bill released late Monday would designate the money for the U.S. Secret Service for “security adjustments and upgrades” related to the ballroom project, which Trump and Republicans have been pushing since Cole Tomas Allen allegedly stormed the April 25 media dinner at the Washington Hilton with guns and knives. The legislation says the money would support enhancements to the ballroom project, “including above-ground and below-ground security features,” but also specifies that the money may not be used for non-security elements.White House spokesperson Davis Ingle praised Republicans for including the money for the “long overdue” project, saying it would “provide the…

In a letter to The Wall Street Journal, International Franchise Association President Matt Haller urges Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that could permanently protect the rule keeping 9 million franchise jobs alive. The American Franchise Act would make the federal joint employer standard permanent. Haller calls it “the lynchpin of the entire model.” Without it, franchising — which spans 300 industries from hotels to gyms to swim lessons — can’t function. The standard determines whether franchisors like McDonald’s are legally responsible for employees at individual franchise locations. The bill has support from more than 100 House members and would…

Published May 5, 2026 04:22PMA fatal accident on the Mount Wilson Trail near Los Angeles has prompted search and rescue crews to urge visitors to use more caution when heading into the area. But experts say the trail, which includes a section with a steep drop-off and a handrail-like rope, is safe“The Mount Wilson Trail has the same natural risks and hazards that exist on any trail, to some degree, in our mountains,” Rob Klusman, senior operations leader of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (SMSR) told Outside. “You have steep, exposed, loose ground, lots of places where a slip…

What you read reflects who you are. Leaders like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Indra Nooyi, and Mark Cuban advocate reading extensively to gain knowledge and challenge assumptions. At a minimum, reading widely develops a key business skill—making intelligent small talk. More importantly, reading and actively discussing ideas enhances critical thinking skills.Unfortunately, some studies show that only 16% of Americans read daily and for pleasure. Before the digital revolution, that number was well over 50%. Even more concerning, the latest statistics show that about a third of high school graduates have college-level reading skills.Leading a book club is a…

Key Takeaways T-Mobile is using AI to proactively resolve customer issues, aiming to eliminate the need for support calls altogether. Voice AI now handles about half of customer service calls, contributing to over 200,000 AI-driven interactions daily. The company’s AI strategy centers around enhancing customer experience, not just automation. T-Mobile’s ultimate goal is to “surprise and delight customers” by solving their problems before they even need to talk to a human customer service agent, Julianne Roberson, director of AI engineering at T-Mobile, said at the AI Agent Conference in New York City on Tuesday.  In practice, that means shifting from…

Most people think of California as the home of Hollywood liberals, neglecting to acknowledge its many rural and more conservative areas.Despite its modern reputation as a Democratic state, the world’s 4th largest economy has actually had more Republican governors. Without a clear Democratic frontrunner for the current election cycle, Republican candidates have an opening. Tonight, CNN is hosting a California governors debate to give the crowded candidate field a chance to make their case. Even those outside the state will be tuning in to see what trends might impact the larger midterm Congressional elections later this year. Here’s what you…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. During the early days of COVID-19, companies like Moderna and Pfizer demonstrated thespeed and scale at which biopharma can transform healthcare. But this wasn’t an anomaly.Despite ongoing societal disruption and a shifting geopolitical landscape, the biopharma industry continues to innovate, reshaping how we approach disease and improving the quality of life. One of the biggest challenges these companies face, however, is securing funding. Traditionalmodels require founders to raise capital from multiple sources, making a strong pitch essential, but the true linchpin of any startup is the data and evidence behind the idea.…

Amid an airline industry in crisis, Delta Air Lines found an unexpected way to cut corners: nixing its snack and drink service on flights under 350 miles long.Delta is doing away with its “Express Service” tier of in-flight food and drink, which previously offered basic amenities including water, tea, coffee, and two snack options to passengers on flights between 250 and 500 miles in length. Instead, all flights longer than 350 miles will get Delta’s full beverage and snack service—while all flights shorter than 350 miles will get no food or drink offerings at all.The news of Delta’s new policy…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways What looked like a random detour in Ecuador became the defining segment of season one. Zimmern’s willingness to fully commit to the moment created unforgettable television that helped Bizarre Foods stand out in a crowded media landscape. A call from The Tonight Show with Jared Leno introduced the series to a bigger audience and helped shift its trajectory. Andrew Zimmern did not walk into television with Bizarre Foods fully formed. He walked in with a smarter idea that was not built for commercial TV. After years of trying to get…