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The plant-based meat industry is in trouble: U.S. sales slumped last year as pandemic-era enthusiasm for vegan burgers and sausages continued to wane. Beyond Meat, once a darling of the plant-based craze and the first of its kind to go public in 2019, has become a warning example of the tough road ahead for similar companies.Beyond Meat released its second-quarter 2024 financial results. Revenue was down 8.8% compared to the second quarter of 2023, and sales volumes were down 14%, but the profit margins the company earned on each of its products increased.”We are encouraged by many of the results…
It would be easy to argue that a cruise is the best way to see Asia, especially for first-time visitors to the region. Many cruise lines build robust itineraries designed to visit as many bucket-list destinations as possible across numerous countries. From the bustling streets of Tokyo and the tranquil waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay to the ancient temples in Cambodia and street food vendors of Singapore, cruising allows travelers to uncover the richness of Asia with ease and comfort.Other cruise lines specialize in one specific area, such as the Yangtze or Mekong rivers or the highlights of Japan.…
In honor of last week's NFL Hall of Fame Game, the league's preseason begins in earnest this weekend, with two games on Thursday night and three more on Friday night, followed by a packed Saturday featuring a total of 18 teams.Week 1 of the NFL preseason concludes on Sunday with the Broncos vs. Colts (1 p.m. ET) and the Cowboys vs. Rams (4:30 p.m. ET).Best bets for Week 1 of the NFL preseasonPicking games during the preseason, especially Week 1, is always difficult as most teams only use their starters for one or two series (or none at all).But when…
Digital technology and the digital transformation of firmsDigital technology transforms firms’ capabilities, products, services, and key interrelationships within extended business networks (Bharadwaj et al., 2013). Some scholars view digital technology as a crucial resource that accelerates digital transformation processes (Kallinikos et al., 2013; Nambisan, 2017). From this perspective, the impact of digital technology on a firm’s core business during digital transformation has garnered significant attention (Hess et al., 2016; Aversa et al., 2020).Digital technology (DT) has been widely adopted by firms to improve their innovation performance (Cheng et al., 2023). The characteristics of digital technology drive firms to develop suitable…
August 8, 2024 – John McDonough, professor of public health practice at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, wrote in a July 29 opinion piece in the Commonwealth Beacon that profit-driven decisions by corporations like Steward Health Care, UnitedHealth Group and drugstore chains Walgreens and CVS are damaging health care in Massachusetts. Here, McDonough explains why the situation has gotten so bad and how it can be improved. John McDonough Q: Is for-profit health care inherently problematic? A: There have always been profit dynamics as well as conflicts of interest in American healthcare. For example, in the 19th century,…
Boston city officials announced Thursday that traffic flow at four intersections in the city changed today after the implementation of changes developed in partnership with artificial intelligence. “This provides traffic engineers with critical data to fine-tune traffic signals by the second, helping to alleviate congestion on corridors,” Boston Streets Superintendent Jascha Franklin Hodge explained in a statement. Boston is one of two cities in the country to partner with Google's Project Greenlight, according to officials. Since the partnership began in February, data from hundreds of intersections has been analyzed to make optimization recommendations, which are then evaluated by Boston Transportation…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive commission when you click our links and make a purchase. Learn more here. To help you navigate Amazon's fashion frenzy, the retailer's “Trending This Month” section gives you a quick rundown of the most popular styles on the site. Not surprisingly, many of the hottest items right now are designer-inspired styles at a fraction of the cost. So we've handpicked our top 16 luxury-looking items, with prices starting at just $6. Not only have these items already been vetted by thousands of Amazon shoppers, but they'll also help make your wardrobe…
The Yankees lost the second game of a doubleheader against the Angels yesterday, moving them into a tie with the Orioles in the American League standings. With two shaky pitchers today, MLB Predictions encourages you to consider the Over as your best bet. August 8, 2024 • 14:27 ET • 4 min read Following last night's doubleheader, this will be the final game of a three-game series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees split the two games, which was to be expected, as neither New York nor the Baltimore Orioles seemed keen to gain…
After a decade of uncertainty about the game's status, Wild Sheep Studio's creative director Steven ter Heide has confirmed that the PlayStation exclusive title Wild is no longer in active development and appears to have been canceled. It was thought the game would survive until 2021, but the inevitable has finally been confirmed as the studio has moved on to new projects. Wilde was stuck in development hell. Wild's development history is worthy of the game's name. Developer Wild Sheep Studio was founded by Rayman creator Michel Ancel. The studio announced its first project, the PS4-exclusive online survival adventure Wild,…
Tonight, two games will be played on the East Coast, giving us our first real taste of the NFL preseason.It's still preseason, but football is starting and we're excited. Tonight, the Lions take on the Giants after a tough week of practice, and then in New England, Patriots fans will get their first look at Drake Maye in action against the Panthers.Here's how I'm going to bet on tonight's game, along with a full QB preview and NFL predictions.Sean Koerner Predicts NFL TodayLions vs. Giants: Biggest advantage comes in the second halfThe Lions and Giants will hold two joint practices…