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California Pizza Kitchen’s Big Comeback: Inside the Deal Powering Its Next Chapter
California Pizza Kitchen enters a new era as fresh investment fuels growth, innovation, and global expansion—showing how legacy restaurant brands stay relevant.
Scrolling Safely: TikTok Gets an American Makeover
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees that the company’s U.S. operations will move into a new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
From Doughnuts to Department Stores: The Meme-Stock Craze Explained
WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explores the 2025 meme‑stock resurgence—why stocks like Kohl’s and Krispy Kreme are back in the spotlight.
CyberArk Software Acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25B
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity firm based in California, has agreed to acquire Israeli company CyberArk Software in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion.
TikTok and YouTube Adding New Safety Features
YouTube is launching a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S. starting August 13th to better protect underage users.
Amazon Courts The New York Times in $20M a Year New A.I. Deal
Amazon and The New York Times have entered their first-ever generative AI licensing deal, under which Amazon will pay up to $25 million per year for access.
China Probes Nvidia H20 Chips Over Alleged Tracking Backdoors
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has summoned Nvidia representatives to explain alleged “serious security vulnerabilities” in its H20 AI chips.
Mars to Invest $2 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026
Mars, Incorporated has announced a new $2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing through the end of 2026.
OpenAI Launches Study Mode to Boost Learning, Not Cheating
OpenAI officially rolled out Study Mode, also known as “Study & Learn”, in ChatGPT aiming to transform the chatbot into a guided learning assistant.
Starbucks Unveils “Green Apron Service” to Revive Experience
Starbucks has launched its “Green Apron Service” initiative nationwide, aiming to improve speed, personalization, and hospitality across 11,000+ stores.
Google Backs EU A.I. Code While Meta Rejects Framework, Deepening Tech Rift
Google announced that it will sign the European Union’s voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose A.I.
