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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.

Are Millennials and Gen Z Moving On from Spirits? Bacardi’s Tony Latham Weighs In
Are Gen Z and Millennials done with alcohol? Bacardi's Tony Latham breaks down trends, new preferences, and insights from the 2025 Cocktail Trends Report.

Bitcoin Hits Record $123K as Regulatory Shift Fuels Institutional Demand
Bitcoin surged past $120,000 on Monday, hitting an all-time high of $123,000 amid growing optimism over potential U.S. regulatory changes.

Musk Rejects Tesla-XAI Merger Amid Growing Questions Over Company Ties
Elon Musk stated on Monday that he does not support a merger between Tesla and his artificial intelligence company XAI.

Who Will Rule the Summer Box Office? Superman or Jurassic World Rebirth
Comscore’s Paul Dergarabedian breaks down the battle of summer blockbusters, from Superman to Jurassic World and Fantastic Four and what it means for studios.

Amazon Launches Project Starfish to Power AI‑Enhanced Product Listings
Amazon is launching Project Starfish, using generative AI and web‑crawled data to auto‑generate product descriptions.

Ulta Beauty Expands into UK with Space NK Acquisition
Ulta beauty has officially acquired British retailer space NK from Manzanita Capital.

Ferrero To Acquire WK Kellogg for ~$3.1 Billion
Italian confectionery giant Ferrero will buy north American cereal maker WK Kellogg co for $23 per share in cash.

VENU Breaks Ground on 20,000‑Seat ‘Sunset Amphitheater’ Featuring Luxe Suites & Aikman Club
VENU CEO JW Roth breaks ground on a 20,000-seat, state-of-the-art amphitheater in Texas—part of a $300M public-private expansion to redefine live music.

Big Business This Week: Medtech stocks defy spending cuts and soar
Despite healthcare spending cuts, medtech stocks like Edwards Life Sciences, Stryker, and Boston Scientific are rising, especially those serving older pati
