Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Fast & Furious:’ Hollywood Drift Races to a September 16 Opening
SummaryUniversal Studios Hollywood has set a September 16 opening for 'Fast & Furious:' Hollywood Drift, its first outdoor high-speed coasterThe ride runs independently rotating cars across 4,100 feet of aerial track at speeds up to 72 mphUniversal is billing it as the fastest roller coaster in its global portfolioFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the new high-speed roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood, will open to the public on September 16.…
Positioned as the park's first outdoor high-speed coaster, the ride tr…
Each car uses 360-degree rotation technology, spinning independently a…
Because the cars are programmed individually, the experience shifts de…
SpongeBob Trades Bikini Bottom for the Grand Line in McDonald's ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ x ‘ONE PIECE’ Happy Meal
SummaryMcDonald's is running a SpongeBob SquarePants x ONE PIECE Happy Meal that dresses Bikini Bottom's residents as the Straw Hat PiratesThe collectible toys pair off characters from each cast, led by SpongeBob standing in for Monkey D.…
LuffyThe launch is backed by a special animated intro that merges the …
The tie-up leans on the shared nautical DNA of both franchises, mappin…
Each toy reworks a familiar Bikini Bottom character into a member of t…
Tim Cook Says Goodbye to Apple Staff in a Final Memo on His Last Day as CEO
SummaryTim Cook sent a final message to staff on his last day as Apple's CEOJohn Ternus officially takes over the chief executive role on September 1, 2026Cook will remain based at Apple Park as he immediately transitions to Executive ChairmanOn August 31, 2026, Tim Cook officially closed out his historic run, sending a final memo to employees on his last day as Apple's CEO.…
This internal message marks the end of an era that began when Cook suc…
During his tenure, he oversaw the tech giant’s massive growth and stee…
The memo, as reported by 9to5Mac, reads:Team,Today is my last day as C…
Lionel Messi Has Officially Retired From International Football After 21 Years With Argentina
SummaryLionel Messi officially retires from international footballHe steps down as Argentina's all-time leading scorer and appearance makerThe legendary forward shared handwritten notes from July to announce his exitLionel Messi officially called time on his international career.…
Seven weeks after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final,…
He walks away as the statistical king of his nation with 207 caps and …
The legendary forward posted a picture on Instagram Monday showing not…
Nike Dresses Its 1982 Icon in Leather and Metallic Trim With the Air Force 1 LX "Black"
Name: Nike Air Force 1 LX “Black/Anthracite”Colorway: Black/Anthracite/Metallic SilverSKU: JA3822-010MSRP: $140 USDRelease Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: NikeNike is dressing up its most enduring sneaker with the Air Force 1 LX, a leather-heavy take on the icon arriving in a Black, Anthracite and Metallic Silver colorway.…
Rather than reinventing the silhouette, the release leans into materia…
The LX treatment keeps the bones intact and pushes the materials upmar…
The upper is cut from genuine leather and layered with an additional l…
Melitta Baumeister Teases a Nike Air Rift on a Chunky Rocker Sole
Name: Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker PackColorway: Black, Yukon BrownSKU: TBCMSRP: TBCRelease Date: Holiday 2026Melitta Baumeister and Nike are reportedly reworking the Air Rift into a new shoe called the Rift Rocker, set to arrive for Holiday 2026.…
Early teasers keep the model's defining split toe and strap intact whi…
Teaser images point to a much thicker midsole with a pronounced curved…
Sections of Nike's classic waffle traction are visible along the botto…
Synchrony and Discount Tire Rethink Financing for Auto Repairs That Can’t Wait
Watch more: Need to Know With Anita Chalkley of Synchrony and Chris Taylor of Discount Tire Service Centers A customer who walks out of a tire shop without completing a needed repair presents a problem that neither a credit score nor a sales report might be able to fully explain.…
The customer may have been declined for financing.
Or they may never have applied, may have been offered financing too la…
For merchants, these distinctions determine whether financing converts…
Automotive Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architectures
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 8:00am PDT | 11:00am EDT | 17:00 CEST This webinar explores how the automotive industry is transitioning to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and the critical role