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KFC responds to man who said his popcorn chicken bucket was shorted - Yahoo

KFC responds to man who said his popcorn chicken bucket was shorted - Yahoo

A customer decided to put KFC to the test, and it apparently failed to deliver by what he said was at least a 25-popcorn chicken bite margin.

Older workers say Social Security is their retirement plan. Is that OK? - USA Today

Older workers say Social Security is their retirement plan. Is that OK? - USA Today

Nearly half of older workers plan to rely on Social Security in retirement, two recent surveys say. Retirement researchers are worried.

Trump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships - TechCrunch

Trump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships - TechCrunch

The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Map, Foods to Avoid, States Most Impacted as US Hits 22,000 Cases - TODAY.com

Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Map, Foods to Avoid, States Most Impacted as US Hits 22,000 Cases - TODAY.com

Infections with cyclospora — what’s become known as the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — have been reported in almost every state in the U.S. as of early August.

SpaceX Stock Drops on Ballooning AI Bill - WSJ

SpaceX Stock Drops on Ballooning AI Bill - WSJ

Plus, Google reshuffles AI leadership and Shake Shack draws an activist investor

SanDisk stock sinks as revenue forecast falls short of expectations - Yahoo Finance

SanDisk stock sinks as revenue forecast falls short of expectations - Yahoo Finance

Sandisk reported earnings on Wednesday.

Big US hedge funds targeted by wave of cyber attacks - Financial Times

Big US hedge funds targeted by wave of cyber attacks - Financial Times

Point72 and Citadel among firms hit by audio phishing schemes

Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win - Fox Business

Powerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win - Fox Business

A financial expert reveals the first steps a Powerball winner should take to protect the $786 million prize, minimize taxes, preserve privacy and avoid costly mistakes.

SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - Ars Technica

SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - Ars Technica

SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.