Up Next At High Court: Pollution Lawsuits & Trans Athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court will kick off the new year by hearing disputes over the constitutionality of state laws banning transgender female athletes from female-only sports and whether state or federal courts are the proper forum for lawsuits seeking to hold major oil companies accountable for harm caused by their oil production activities along Louisiana’s coast....
Mylan, Aurobindo Must Face Generic Drug Price-Fixing Claims
A Connecticut federal judge on Friday refused to hand a quick win to Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Aurobindo Pharma USA in sprawling antitrust litigation against 26 total pharmaceutical companies, ruling that a coalition of states has enough evidence to raise a genuine dispute about whether the companies conspired to fix drug prices. Continue reading →Potbelly Opens First Location in Southeastern Virginia
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced the opening of its first location in Southeastern Virginia, bringing the brand’s signature neighborhood charm and well-loved menu to the Kempsville area. The opening marks the brand’s expansion into the Hampton Roads region, joining more than 20 shops located in northern and central Virginia and Washington, D.C....Sweetfin Celebrating 10 Years with Chef Daniel Patterson Partnership
Sweetfin — the beloved, chef-driven California-Asian bowl concept — is celebrating 10 years by unveiling a bold new culinary chapter developed in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Patterson. Known for redefining California cuisine through pioneering restaurants including Coi, Alta, and Locol, Patterson brings world-class technique to Sweetfin’s fresh,...Rita’s Surpassed 600 Locations in 2025, Eyes More Growth
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is entering 2026 with strong momentum following a record-setting year marked by accelerated franchise growth, new incentive programs and a major systemwide milestone. The brand closed 2025 having surpassed 600 locations worldwide, reinforcing its position as the largest Italian Ice concept in the world and setting the stage for...
Former Assassin's Creed director doesn't think the current way of making big budget games is 'tenable': 'I think the future lies in smaller teams'
It’s no secret that major studios are struggling to put out successful games. Between increasing development turnarounds, ballooning budgets, cancellations and mass layoffs, the industry is finding it harder to reliably bring projects to conclusion, leading to fewer blockbusters coming out each year.Various reasons have been aired for these problems, ranging from...
The Witcher 3's former lead quest designer says 'of course' there is romance in upcoming vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker: 'You can expect to build relationships with characters'
The Witcher 3 may notionally be about helping Ciri defeat The Wild Hunt, but real heads know CD Projekt’s RPG is really about mending Geralt’s fractured relationship with Yennefer with the help of a stuffed unicorn. Navigating the love triangle between Geralt, Triss and Yen was a big part of CDP’s 2015′ masterpiece, so naturally fans are curious...
Reimagining the Pizza Parlor for New Generations
The challenge facing the Shakey’s Pizza Parlor team was to refresh their look while staying true to the brand’s roots. “The redesign reflects our effort to recapture the classic ‘parlor’ atmosphere that defines Shakey’s,” said John Tilley, Creative Visionary and head of Jacmar Companies, owner of Shakey's USA. “It is a...
Three Ways QR Codes Will Reshape Restaurant Hospitality in 2026
Nine in ten diners now scan QR codes weekly, making it a regular part of how they move through a meal. In that sense, QR codes have essentially become the new front door for most restaurants — the first real interaction guests have once they sit down. But the thing is, most of those scans don't do much beyond showing a menu. That's not necessarily...FBI: North Korean Spear-Phishing Attacks Use Malicious QR Codes
The North Korean state-sponsored espionage group Kimsuky has targeted government organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. The post FBI: North Korean Spear-Phishing Attacks Use Malicious QR Codes appeared first on SecurityWeek. Continue reading →
Tim Kosiba Named NSA Deputy Director
Kosiba, a veteran of the Intelligence Community with over 30 years of federal service, returns to the agency as its most senior civilian leader. The post Tim Kosiba Named NSA Deputy Director appeared first on SecurityWeek. Continue reading →
