About 12 tons of Nestlé KitKat chocolate bars—roughly 413,000 bars—were stolen after leaving a production site in Italyen route to Poland. The shipment disappeared while in transit, and the vehicle carrying it has not been found. The missing products were intended for distribution across Europe, raising concerns they could enter unofficial sales channels. Nestlé said the bars can be tracked using unique batch codes, allowing retailers and consumers to identify … Continue reading Over 400,000 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland, Nestlé says

A federal judge in California temporarily halted the $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna after a legal challenge raised antitrust concerns. The ruling followed a lawsuit by DirecTV and a coalition of state attorneys general, who argued the merger could raise costs, reduce competition, and harm local news coverage. The judge issued a 14-day restraining order and scheduled a hearing to further consider the case. Although the merger had already … Continue reading Judge pauses blockbuster merger between TV station owners Nexstar and Tegna

Oil prices rose on Sunday as tensions escalated after Iran warned against a potential U.S. ground invasion, despite statements from Donald Trump that negotiations to end the conflict would continue. Brent crude and U.S. crude both posted gains as markets reacted to fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament speaker said Iranian forces are prepared for the arrival of U.S. troops, further heightening concerns about direct confrontation. … Continue reading Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion

Sony announced it will raise prices for its PlayStation 5 lineup in the U.S. for the second time in less than a year, citing global economic pressures and rising component costs. The standard PS5 disc and digital editions will each increase by $100, while the more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro will see a $150 price hike. The company pointed to surging memory prices and supply constraints, … Continue reading Sony hikes PS5 prices by $150 citing ‘pressures’ in global economy

The Transportation Security Administration announced that its officers, who have been working without pay during a partial government shutdown, are expected to begin receiving paychecks as early as Monday. The move comes amid ongoing congressional negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies. Donald Trump said the executive branch would take action to ensure TSA workers are paid despite the funding impasse. The Department of Homeland … Continue reading TSA officers will start getting paychecks as early as Monday, DHS says

U.S. markets fell sharply on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping into correction territory amid rising geopolitical tensions and energy supply concerns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also declined, extending recent weekly losses across major indices. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude topping $110 per barrel following disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears about global energy supplies. Market sentiment was further pressured by uncertainty over U.S. … Continue reading Dow tumbles almost 800 points and enters correction