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Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Newport Beach-based chain known for its bursting burritos and lunch bowls, just finished its worst year ever. Its same-store sales declined last year for the first time since going public two decades ago. The downturn reflects what analysts say is a broader slowdown in fast casual chains considered a step above fast food but below full-service restaurants. In a K-shaped economy where the few with money are still spending while everyone else is anxious about rising prices and keeping their jobs, Chipotle is stuck in a sour spot. It isn’t a destination for the rich. Instead, it is a skippable splurge for those looking to save. “Our guests [are] placing heightened focus on value and quality and pulling back on overall restaurant spending,” Chipotle Chief Executive…
Beyond Good and Evil 2 director says Ubisoft is committed to its launch despite reorganization
Last week, Ubisoft shocked many of its fans by canceling the *Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time* remake, alongside other game cancellations and studio closures. The company claims to be reorganizing, and its ecosystem has changed drastically. However, one of the more high-profile games left in question was *Beyond Good and Evil 2*. Today, the game’s creative director, Fawzi Mesmar, assured fans that Ubisoft remains committed to the project. He confirmed that the development of *Beyond Good and Evil 2* is unaffected by the recent closures. Mesmar shared a statement on his LinkedIn profile addressing the state of *Beyond Good and Evil 2* following Ubisoft’s reorganization announcement. He mainly emphasized that development continues on the game despite past challenges. *Beyond Good and Evil 2* has faced numerous delays and…
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View AllFacebook (META) chief AI scientist Yann LeCun leaves company to open new AMI start-up
Yann LeCun, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) chief AI scientist and well-known visionary of the technology, is leaving the company.…
Uber wants to pay drivers to train its AI
Uber is exploring new ways to engage its drivers beyond traditional driving roles. The company plans to pay drivers to…
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View AllDirector Robert Falls returns to Chicago’s Goodman Theatre for hit romantic comedy ‘Holiday’
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Robert Falls started out in the Chicago theater scene as a roller-skating panda! Now, he's a world-acclaimed…
Oscar hopefuls gather for luncheon and class picture
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif — Nearly all of the 230 people nominated for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the…
Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with cancer as the underlying cause, according to a Los Angeles County death…
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View AllSpanish skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute, performance
The Minions made it to the 2026 Winter Olympics after a music rights dispute almost forced Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate to change his…
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View AllWho is running for L.A. mayor? Here’s the list
The ballot is finalized (at least for now) in what is shaping up to be a dramatic 2026 race for…
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View AllTeam USA women’s hockey team defeats Canada in Olympic final
The Team USA women's hockey team defeated Canada in a thriller to take Olympic gold Thursday, while Alysa Liu ended the U. S.'s two decade…
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View AllRescuers search, amid worsening weather, for 10 skiers caught in Sierra avalanche
Dozens of rescuers were searching for missing backcountry skiers Tuesday afternoon after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada northwest of…
Political strategist on climbing Mt. Everest, trekking across Antarctica
GOP strategist Terry Sullivan speaks with Major Garrett about the adventures he's been on away from Washington and the important…
Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel sets Olympic record, helps Team USA advance to gold-medal game
Whether it’s donning a Boston Fleet sweater or the stars and stripes, netminder Aerin Frankel continues to be unshakable in…
U.S. men’s hockey rolls past Germany, closes Winter Olympics group play unbeaten
The U. S. will take the No. 2 seed into the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament of the Milan-Cortina…
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View AllProgress made on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, both sides say
U. S. and Iranian officials held a second round of nuclear talks on Tuesday in Geneva. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has…















