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Anthropic's Claude App Soars Amid Political Firestorm
Anthropic’s Claude app climbed to number 1 on Apple’s U.S. free app charts after the Trump administration moved to block government use of its technology.

Paramount, HBO Max to Merge into One Streaming Platform
Paramount+ and HBO Max could be combined into a single streaming service if regulators approve Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Is This the End of Turbulence at Boeing?
Boeing has reached a tentative deal to end a five-week strike, according to an announcement by the union to its 33,000 members over the weekend.

Your Bag of Chips May Soon Have More Chips
Ever open a bag of chips and find mostly air?! Well, FINALLY, PepsiCo is addressing consumer frustration over shrinkflation.

Is There a Starbucks Staffing Shortage?
According to an internal survey, only one-third of Starbucks employees in the U.S. feel that their stores are "consistently" and adequately staffed.
Big Business This Week: Meltdown, Schmeltdown!
Welcome to the new age, where Big Tech runs AI on tiny nuclear plants! Plus, banks make bank, the best kind of cancel culture and the wealth gap explained.

Your Whopper May be Purple This Halloween
Burger King recently released a new Addams family menu that includes things like a purple Wednesday's Whopper, Morticia's Kooky Chocolate Shake, and more!

Bed, Bath & Beyond Being Resurrected
Beyond, the parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond, is investing $40 million in The Container Store.

It's About to be Easier to 'Click To Cancel'
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its "Click to Cancel" rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.

The New Eater App Prioritizes Expert Editorial Insights Over AI
Stephanie Wu, Eater's editor-in-chief, joins Cheddar to talk about the company's new restaurant recommendation app and why it doesn't use AI.

Biden Admin. Invested $750M in Chipmaker Wolfspeed
The Biden administration announced a plan to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed for its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina.
