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View AllHow Chipotle lost its sizzle
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 AllExtended interview: Jamie Dimon on AI, Iran and more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the advancement of artificial intelligence, the…
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place…
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View All2026 Oscars: Full list of winners (updating live)
The red carpet has been cleared, Conan O’Brien‘s opening monologue has wrapped up, and the 2026 Oscars are officially underway.…
5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now
The Best of What’s New Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, and More Welcome to Boston.com’s weekly streaming guide.…
Jonathan Majors is reportedly filming an action movie for the Daily Wire
Jonathan Majors is gearing up for a comeback by teaming up with the Daily Wire. The actor is reportedly filming…
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View AllJustice Department employee who was prosecuted over Jan. 6 Capitol attack resigns
A former FBI agent who was prosecuted for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol and later hired by…
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View AllSoCal man complained about girlfriend’s cooking. She cut his throat, buried him under staircase
A San Bernardino woman who killed her boyfriend and then hid his body inside a “makeshift tomb” underneath a staircase…
Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco’ Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
SAN FRANCISCO -- When you visit the vibrant Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, you will discover the nation's third…
In L.A. mayor’s race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass
City Councilmember Nithya Raman came out ahead of incumbent Karen Bass in a new poll on the Los Angeles mayor’s…
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View AllSex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly
A protest in downtown Los Angeles against the ongoing actions of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement grew heated Saturday afternoon, with police declaring an…
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View AllTop Democrats gather at National Action Network Convention
Democratic lawmakers are hoping to court Black voters this week at Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network Convention in New…
Stocks rally and oil prices drop following ceasefire announcement
Stocks jumped and oil prices fell on Wednesday following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with…
6 suspects arrested after Oak Brook traffic stop leads to police pursuit on I-88, I-294, ISP says
OAK BROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Six people were taken into custody after a traffic stop led to a police pursuit…
Oscars set dates for final ceremonies on ABC as Actor Awards also book 2027 and 2028 dates
Key dates for next year’s awards season and the one after that are already on the calendar. The Academy of…
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View AllPetroleum analyst expects “some form of relief at the gas pump”
Gas prices remain above $4 amid lingering questions about the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at…













