Taco Bell to roll out AI-powered drive-thrus to hundreds of locations
Taco Bell is committed to using artificial intelligence to take drive-thru orders, even as some of its rivals are moving away from the technology. Yum Brands, the parent company of the Mexican fast-food chain, said on Wednesday it will expand its voice AI technology to “hundreds” of stores across the country by the end of […]
Taco Bell to expand AI tech at drive-thrus
Sarah Ponczek and Luke Lloyd discuss the technology and AI landscape, the impact on air freight and ocean shipping rates with Shein and Temu, and how to handle federal rates. Taco Bell customers across the U.S. may soon see a change in their drive-thru experience. Yum Brands, the fast-food chain’s parent company, said Wednesday it […]
Anti-Israel Protesters Trash Columbus Memorial, Vandalize Freedom Bell
Anti-Israel protesters vandalized the Columbus monument in Washington DC on Wednesday in reaction to a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu spoke in parliament as protesters burned an American flag and scrawled graffiti on monuments including the Liberty Bell. My heart is just broken. pic.twitter.com/z0jkiP8GNY — Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) July 24, 2024 The U.S. […]
Liberty Bell replica hit with pro-Hamas symbols by anti-Israel protesters
A replica of the Liberty Bell outside Washington DC’s Union Station was defaced with pro-Hamas symbols and anti-Israel messages, including one that read “Fuck Israel,” during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. As thousands of protesters descended on the nation’s capital on Wednesday, demonstrations quickly turned to vandalism around Union Station, […]
Beloved NYC venue The Bell House now being run by Live Nation
The Brooklyn music venue The Bell House’s planned acquisition by Live Nation has some fans worried that it will shut out up-and-coming artists. Opened in 2008 in a former printing warehouse in Gowanus, the formerly independently owned Bell House was known for showcasing a variety of comedians and storytellers, many of whom got their first […]
Mysterious bell has been ringing in NY subway station for weeks
They are on the steps to the bell. Noisy bells have been ringing at Manhattan subway stations for nearly two weeks straight, leaving shopkeepers confused and reaching for earplugs. A shrill ringing sound resembling an old-fashioned school bell fills the stairs to the platform for the Downtown 1 line at the 50th Street Subway station, […]
Le’Veon Bell shades Justin Fields after Steelers QB’s throwing video
Notable Steelers of the past have not been very welcoming to notable rookies. Former Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell reacted Wednesday to a video of new quarterback Justin Fields working out with James Everett Jr., better known as the RootGod, a football coach who specializes in receiver performance. “That ball arrived late!” Bell wrote to […]
Baby boomers are much more worried about the NHS than their pensions, Mr Sunak | Torsten Bell
ohOne week down, five to go. Good luck, everyone. What have we learned? The Conservatives plan to throw around a bunch of different policies. Well, that’s OK. Talking about wild new ideas for the future avoids conversations about the past (stagnant wages and ubiquitous potholes mean the public has pretty much made up its mind […]
Massachusetts TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
Much-loved TV judge Frank Caprio “rang the bell” after receiving a standing ovation as he underwent his final radiation treatment just seven months after revealing he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, 87, known for his compassionate courtroom videos, shared the heartwarming news on Facebook on Friday, hoping for better days to come. “I’m […]
Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: NVDA, LYV, SNOW – CNBC
See companies making waves in premarket trading: Nvidia — The semiconductor maker surged 7.4% on the back of strong first-quarter earnings, a better-than-expected outlook and the announcement of a 10-for-1 stock split. Super Micro Computer and Advanced Micro Devices jumped 5% and more than 3%, respectively. Taiwan Semiconductor — The chipmaker rose 2.4% after forecasting […]