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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


Google Goes Bananas Again with Faster, Smarter A.I. Image Tool
Google has launched Nano Banana 2, the latest version of its viral AI image generator, featuring faster performance, and improved instruction.

Panera Bread Introduces Value Menu to Boost Customer Appeal
Panera Bread has rolled out its first dedicated “Mix & Match” value menu, letting customers build meals from 10 popular soups, salads, and half-sandwiches.

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.

Tony Edward: Crypto Treasuries, Ethereum & U.S. Stablecoin Law Revolution
Tony Edward discusses Ethereum’s rise, governance of corporate crypto treasuries, the newly signed GENIUS Act, and the pending CLARITY Market Structure Act.

Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Booms Amid Fierce Demand
Los Angeles led the top 10 most expensive home sales in June, highlighted by Paris Hilton purchasing a $63 million Beverly Hills mansion.

Names Revealed for Spin‑Off Companies of Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros Discovery announced that its upcoming separation, will yield two independently branded companies: Warner Bros., and Discovery Global.

Railroad Giants Join Forces in Landmark $85 Billion Merger
Union Pacific has reached a $85 billion stock & cash agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern, establishing the first single-entity coast-to-coast freight railroad

Chipotle Using A.I. Powered Hiring Platform with Quirky Name
Chipotle has rolled out a conversational AI platform called Ava Cado, built by Paradox, across its North American and European locations.
