The Australian government has given an ear to the cryptocurrency industry and appointed a new committee that will oversee the development of long called for regulation in the sector which is worth trillions of dollars globally. More than 800,000 Australians have already made crypto transactions over the last three years—a figure growing at an accelerated…Continue Reading
The U.S. Commerce Department and Treasury Department on Thursday took action against dozens of Chinese technology entities for alleged abuses of biotechnology including the development of “brain-control weapons.” File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) — The United States on Thursday imposed trade restrictions on 34 Chinese research institutes and entities…Continue Reading
A months-long investigation identified the seven companies over four countries. File photo by Kon Karampelas/Unsplash Dec. 16 (UPI) — Facebook’s parent company Meta on Thursday banned seven surveillance-for-hire companies from the social media platform over concerns about spying that could affect close to 50,000 users. The Facebook users across 100 countries may have been targeted…Continue Reading
1/2 An advisory panel for the CDC recommended that the agency show preference for Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines over Johnson & Johnson. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel said Thursday that it prefers COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer…Continue Reading
1/3 People may want to change their holiday plans, given the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, experts say. EPA-EFE/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL Dec. 16 (UPI) — The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the United States most likely means many people need to reconsider holiday plans, particularly if they involve friends and family members made…Continue Reading
On Thursday, the Supreme Court formally sent the Texas law that ostensibly restricts abortions after six weeks, to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. File photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday announced it was formally sending the highly publicized case over Texas’ six-week…Continue Reading
Kevin King Pizza Concept Features Record Two-Year Sales Growth and Expanded Coast-to-Coast Reach Columbus, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Known for piling fresh, premium toppings Edge to Edge® on its famous thin crust pizzas for over 58 years, Donatos has seen unprecedented growth the past two years as the family-owned company has grown sales to record levels and…Continue Reading
46-unit pizza chain debuts Joe’s Rewards with online mobile ordering, special offers and more Bettendorf, IA (RestaurantNews.com) Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is making it even easier for families and friends to create magical memories that last a lifetime with the launch of its first-ever App and loyalty program! Available now for download through…Continue Reading
Skip Hanke America’s largest buffet chain hires marketing veteran to lead brand strategy and marketing Raleigh, NC (RestaurantNews.com) President & CEO of Golden Corral Lance Trenary announced that Skip Hanke has joined the team as chief marketing officer (CMO). Hanke brings extensive marketing knowledge and people leadership experience to his new role at Golden Corral. …Continue Reading
Popular Maryland-based pizza brand signs Terrapins basketball player Annapolis, MD (RestaurantNews.com) Already the Official Pizza of the Maryland Terrapins, Ledo Pizza is continuing to show its support for the athletic program by partnering with Terps basketball player Donta Scott. The Maryland-based pizza brand is uniting with Scott to use his name, image and likeness in…Continue Reading