# Ben Berkley

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Alright, Starbucks. What the hell is going on with you?

Starbucks is having growing pains. The new CEO Brian Nicool has already implemented changes on the corporate and consumer level, some popular, some not so much. Here’s a roundup of how their business is doing and what the coffee giant has in store for 2025. Plus: American Airlines has new boarding …

EXCLUSIVE🚨: The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy, Announces "New Direction" for Conspiracy-Laden Media Empire

The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy, Announces "New Direction" for Conspiracy-Laden Media Empire November 15, 2024 — New York, NY In an unexpected turn of events, satirical news outlet The Onion has officially purchased Alex Jones's beleaguered Infowars out of bankruptcy, securi…

Explaining the Gen Z loneliness epidemic

A new study from Pew Research Center confirms that young Americans are feeling intense loneliness. Gen Z’s lack of third space access, more time on the Internet and other factors are causing a real social problem. So how did this happen and what is there to do about it? Plus: The Jeff Bezos rocket …

Even Gen Z hates working with Gen Z

Corporate America seems forever frustrated with Gen Z. CEOs and Managers from every generation complain about them, and now Gen Zers themselves are joining in. So why is Gen Z picked on so much and why are they perceived as “unprofessional”? Plus: Walmart managers are breaking $500k and Tom Brady i…

Chocolate inflation makes Valentine’s Day even pricier

Chocolate prices are way up, meaning your Valentine’s Day might have a little less sweetness to it. The price of raw cocoa surged 200% in the last year, meaning that candy companies are looking for filler in their chocolate products. So why is it so expensive and how does this affect your Valentine…

So, Walmart, what’s up with you?

Walmart had a tough week on the stock market after announcing it lowered its 2025 earnings expectations. Investors were clearly not happy about this, but given the company’s incredible 2024- do they have anything to worry about? Plus: Amazon now owns James Bond and OpenAI hits 400m weekly active us…

Ben & Jerry want their ice cream brand back

London-based title Unilever currently owns Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. However, the founders of the brand are reportedly in talks this week to buy back the company after 25 years. So what is inspiring this buy back, how much could it cost and is the deal even an option? Plus: Amazon reveals its first …

Will we live longer if our dogs live longer?

The average lifespan for a dog is between 10-13 years, depending on its size, and we all know that’s way too damn short. That’s where a company called Loyal comes into the picture: The canine longevity startup just closed a $22m fundraising round. So, what’s their game plan? Plus: Domino’s falls fo…

Why are cheap cars so expensive now?

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Everybody knows cars have gotten pricey the last few years. But the problem is especially bad among entry-level models and brands like Kia and Hyundai, whose prices have far exceeded…

Business is good for professional line standers

Want to start your own AI side hustle? Get our crash course here: https://clickhubspot.com/tyg Waiting around for something to open may be beneath some people, but it’s putting a roof over others’ heads. Plus: a texting crackdown by CEOs and OpenAI’s new for-profit structure. Join our hosts Julie…