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McDonald's is facing a harsh new reality as customer behavior shifts

When it was first founded in 1940 as a burger joint selling 15-cent sandwiches, it was hard to imagine that McDonald's  (MCD)  would eventually grow into the world's biggest fast-food chain.But McDonald's has carefully curated its offerings over the years, sticking to a robust menu of classics while finding ways to introduce new items that resonate with customers.💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💰💵While McDonald's has enjoyed staying far ahead of the competiti...
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Netflix has a genius plan to find its next big hit show

Although the space where it innovated has filled up with a slate of competitors, Netflix  (NFLX)  remains on the top of the heap when it comes to success.In 2024, Netflix ranked as the fastest-growing streaming service of the year, scoring twice as many customers as the next fastest-growing steaming service, Peacock.💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💰💵During its first-quarter earnings call, Netflix reported a 12.5% increase in revenue over the prior year, makin...
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How one brand is transforming the THC soda industry

The alcohol industry has seen some major changes over the last decade that you may have noticed.First, there was the overwhelming adoption of White Claw in 2019, which you could hardly miss if you went anywhere where drinks were being sold. It seemed everyone was holding that white can with the colorful strip at one point in time; it was simply the drink of choice for a while. You may have been bewildered as to what the fuss was all about if you actually tasted one — seltzer and a whiff of fruit...
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This popular retailer could be completely destroyed by tariffs

As news of President Trump's new tariffs have settled over the United States like a shockwave in the last week, many companies are realizing their operations are about to undergo a major change.Industries from automotive to retail to tech have responded in different ways. Apple announced it would begin to source iPhones from India instead of China. Audi chose to hold cars shipped to the U.S. in port rather than offload them and have importers pay the 25% tax that has been levied. And Walmart ask...
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TikTok wants to steal a key part of eBay's business

For the past 30 years, people looking for rare collectibles have relied on eBay to help locate their holy grails.While the collectible market has plenty of retail options aimed at specific collectors, such as baseball card enthusiasts, eBay continues to be a source both for popular collectibles and unusual items that fall outside those categories.One area of collectibles that has long been lucrative for eBay, however, is the collectible sneaker market. Collectors are known for sparing no expense...
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Google's Waymo is planning a move that's downright creepy

Calling a car has come a long way since the days of waving down a taxi driver and hoping he chooses to pull up to the curb for you.These days taxis are considered a second choice to ride services like Uber, which changed the industry in 2011 by offering a model from which both driver and rider could benefit.💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵Lyft followed suit in 2012, becoming Uber's biggest competitor and grabbing a piece of the burgeoning market for itself...
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Star analyst makes a grim prediction for the tech market

With a wave of Trump's newly announced tariffs about to go into effect on April 5, U.S. consumers and businesses alike are preparing for a blow unlike anything they've ever experienced.The tariffs, as many experts predicted, heavily impact tech industries that manufacture goods using parts from China and other Asian countries.💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵That translates to major trouble for the tech industry, which has relied on Asian supply chains for...
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Jeff Bezos' Amazon quietly launches plan to take down Elon Musk

Jeff Bezos is one of the best-known names in the world, thanks to the 27 years he put in to transform Amazon from an internet bookseller into the retail behemoth it is today.Bezos has since stepped down from his CEO post and turned his attention to the stars. He now owns Blue Origin, a space technology company that's been bubbling in the news as of late after announcing that the crew of its New Shepard rocketship's 31st mission would be all-female, including high-profile people such as Katy Perr...
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Nintendo's shocking price decision frustrates fans

Ever since Nintendo  (NTDOY)  hit it big in the US in 1985, the Japanese company has found great success in the video game market for children and adults alike.One key to its success has always been to prioritize fun, leaning heavily on a memorable roster of characters from its star franchises, such as Mario, Zelda, Kirby, and more. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵However, Nintendo has often drawn criticism for being behind the curve when it comes to hardw...
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The Surreal World of Zoë Ligon

I like Zoë Ligon immediately when I meet her. Yes, we jive on mutual interests, including a love of dildos and weird little indie horror games not enough people know about. But if I have to attribute it to anything, there’s just something extra special about a woman happily posing for a sexually suggestive photo while wearing a Gollum mask.


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Ligon, the self-named “dildo duchess,” doesn’t take herself too seriously despite doing seriously import...
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Cami Arboles Proves That Strength Is Beauty

If you’ve ever felt an iota of shame about not having a perfect body (and if you’re female, there’s a good chance you have), you need to meet teacher and pole dancer Cami Arboles. Her Instagram is a celebration of the beauty of the human body, trading the myth of the supremacy of thinness for the reality of the stunning beauty of strength. In our interview, she chats with PLAYBOY Senior Content Editor Colette Bennett about her career, her dreams for the future, and more.


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How Murugiah Is Discovering His Heritage Through Art

The first impression one gets when looking at a Murugiah creation is bright and bold, like biting into a fruit at the height of its ripeness. Unafraid to use vivid colors and memorable unusual characters in his paintings, sculptures, and more, the UK-born Sri Lankan’s work stands out in a way few others do. In a talk with Playboy, Murugiah tells us about his origins, his influences, and how he walked a path that led him to become the artist he is today.


Playboy: When did you realize you wante...
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Meet Jake DuPree, the Sparkling Diamond of Burlesque

Non-binary burlesque performer Jake DuPree is not the kind of human you see every day. On a typical post on their Instagram, you’ll find them flawlessly adorned in gemstone-encrusted lingerie and dominating the stage with a passionate confidence that says the whole world is at their feet–because it often is.


From their beginnings in a small Southern town to a life that would fit perfectly on the stage of the Moulin Rouge, everything about their story sparkles as much as their impressive wardr...
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Behind the Scenes With Keshi and 'Requiem'

Even since Casey Luong started releasing music under the moniker Keshi back in 2013, the Vietnamese-American artist has continued to hone a sound that contains elements of acoustic, lo-fi, heartbreak, and longing. By the time his first full-length album Gabriel came out in 2022, Luong had amassed a deeply dedicated fanbase that sang along to every word of his songs at his concerts.


His second full-length album, Requiem, came out on September 13 to positive acclaim. Luong talked to Playboy abo...
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Meet the Miniaturist Who Makes Worlds Out of Paper

Richmond-based artist Sky Burkson left a NYC career in theater set design behind to create meticulously perfect miniatures of memorable places in video games, mostly out of paper. Today, Burkson has some truly awe-inspiring creations to show off — not to mention a year-long wait list for his work.


Playboy: How did you find your way into a career making exquisitely detailed miniature things?


Sky Burkson: I wanted to be a set designer and I moved to New York. Then, realizing I did not like s...
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Artist Emma Stern Explores The Rabbit Hole

It’s easy to lose yourself in an Emma Stern painting. Her female subjects are impossibly glossy-skinned and perfectly proportioned, bathed in soft lavenders and blushing pinks, striking poses both alluring and threatening. They exude the confidence of women who have no idea what a patriarchy is, much less living their lives fighting one. Gazing into their glossy, pupil-less eyes, one can’t help but enjoy how delightfully bold they are.


Stern’s unique vision continues to draw fans both in and...
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Why TikTok is stealing a page from Instagram's playbook

Despite Facebook still being the platform with the most users, TikTok has risen up over the last few years as the social app of choice for many, especially Gen Z.The power of TikTok's quick-video formula made the app's popularity surge in 2021, catapulting it past many competitors to the No. 2 spot, right behind Facebook.It wasn't long before companies from YouTube to Meta adapted their own forms of TikTok's short videos, called "Shorts" for YouTube and "Reels" on Instagram. The message was clea...
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Sony's latest announcement reveals trouble in a billion-dollar industry

With the video game industry expected to rake in more than $212 billion by 2026, an outsider might think that the world ruled by Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo is booming.But in a new announcement issued on the morning on Feb. 27, Sony  (SNEJF)  PlayStation President and CEO Jim Ryan delivered unfortunate news indicating that not all is well."The PlayStation community means everything to us, so I felt it was important to update you on a difficult day at our company," Ryan said in a post on the So...
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Apple's New Headset Looks Incredible -- But Here's Why Meta Is Still in the Game

Any tech fan that watched Apple's June 5 WWDC presentation on its new augmented reality headset, Vision Pro, is probably thinking that Apple just rang the death knell on Meta's funeral -- at least as far as its Reality Labs projects are concerned.At least, that's what folks on Twitter are saying after watching the stunning Apple  (AAPL)  presentation -- and admittedly, it's pretty funny to compare a mixed-reality visor with "4K screens for each eye" to, well, this.But that said, despite the obvi...
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