Rapid rise of women’s sports

 https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2026/04/rapid-rise-of-womens-sports-from-seton-hall-to-the-national-stage

Make America Sober Again

 https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-tariffs-iran-war-americans-drink-less-alcohol-beer-liqour-2026-4?fbclid=IwY2xjawRbKsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwaUxjNjlhTlJhamNYc1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk1S1sC3hxzNWVrmKzk66ZS6ofGcJsXxr2Pn-v2gV8c3CGdf9cSYDfZgrgEl_aem_A1a2PvKXxuRitvupUzVeOg&utm_campaign=mrf-business-marfeel-headline-graphic&mrfcid=2026041669e0e3ca0390440f95267360

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/16/food/gatorade-makeover?Date=20260416&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1776335939&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbKPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwaUxjNjlhTlJhamNYc1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqoy6UPM3r_f-rJF_3VHEW0l9-0ru2ShqgTtUeaslfTzXbvK_31LaNjQhIZV_aem_tjEh2DfGkBwaHGNva1R2gQ

Ozempic personality

 https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04/16/ozempic-personality-glp1-side-effects/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbJhdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwaUxjNjlhTlJhamNYc1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk1S1sC3hxzNWVrmKzk66ZS6ofGcJsXxr2Pn-v2gV8c3CGdf9cSYDfZgrgEl_aem_A1a2PvKXxuRitvupUzVeOg

How people are finding community through the tile game Mahjong

 https://www.npr.org/2026/01/24/nx-s1-5678606/mahjong-tile-game-community-building

Why do we do it? The resilience of in-stores shopping isn’t about to end — just look at DFW

 https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/article/stores-continue-show-resilience-even-digital-s-22160893.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawRbJKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwaUxjNjlhTlJhamNYc1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiIKyKa5X2awAolJ8LW0jSdYHBKO5AicQxPyxJ4CVJelj2sDDQlSRb4bsfrf_aem_p7vplMh1aHCOh0sA7iYVfQ

Cantaloupes recalled across several states over risk of 'death'

 https://www.foodbible.com/news/us-food/cantaloupe-melon-class-i-recall-105918-20260423?utm_content=food&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbI_5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwaUxjNjlhTlJhamNYc1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsVmwdSq6YLwGqA51zrRF9vA_f88uI-SYFkzrB4f6o3jil6Z0ezq2Z12sk_a_aem_bdK1RX8SK1tY80vZtRzHXA#Echobox=1777040688

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement

 https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/epic-games-lays-off-1000-slowing-fortnite-engagement/4000779/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_DFWBrand&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ2RjBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNZQJD3z5p56DALuwX8Cw_qp9c3lJfl9Gq7CM2h6CE_9sojZ6HL7QWk-7sLY_aem_51JlmBrqiAOPHb9KdRAcTw

America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/business/diesel-trucking-iran-war?utm_source=business_ribbon

The End of the ‘Generic’ Grocery-Store Brand

 https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/04/grocery-store-generic-brand/682644/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/06/economy/us-retail-sales-january?Date=20260306&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1772837942&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQfAMFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEeFdCZGk3Wk5xcnZ2ZHRYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpPvpVE14_lt9x1Yzi9xZs-LkgMT5N5-JlYlFxHXDG90cnWuUMRbPtVMxAV9_aem_VJ88HIVeBPuv2GfJQOR7bQ

Sales at chains like Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava are falling

 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/chipotle-cava-sweetgreen-bowl-sales-prices.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwY2xjawQfAFpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEeFdCZGk3Wk5xcnZ2ZHRYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu_-MEAn4FCGru32pItdvxu9GEk730Do3svItpfZxIxCno-0OxTBN1lLfref_aem_r50Dflkd1rC75kdQQwf62w

American Snacking Habits Are Transforming the Restaurant Industry

 https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/03/restaurant-snack-meal-menu/686220/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo

The U.S.-Iran war is the biggest oil supply disruption in history

 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/the-us-iran-war-is-the-biggest-oil-supply-disruption-in-history.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=intl&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQe_Z1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEeFdCZGk3Wk5xcnZ2ZHRYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu_-MEAn4FCGru32pItdvxu9GEk730Do3svItpfZxIxCno-0OxTBN1lLfref_aem_r50Dflkd1rC75kdQQwf62w

From Grooming to Extremes: The Rise of Looksmaxxing Among Young Men https://www.deccanchronicle.com/special-story/from-grooming-to-extremes-the-rise-of-looksmaxxing-among-young-men-1939066

 https://www.deccanchronicle.com/special-story/from-grooming-to-extremes-the-rise-of-looksmaxxing-among-young-men-1939066

Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say

 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/electricity-price-data-center-ai-inflation-goldman.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIH2JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn3t1ieBCPe2xFLA7yT-_Unwp_yy6FY70YR6rfu-xIbT9MMzw0TMz9uPQqyH_aem_PZ4wPtehs9YsBfym2tJX4w

As US agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even

 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-agriculture-flails-farmers-see-big-corn-acres-best-bet-break-even-2026-02-18/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHnRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZFYIEWQJhmZ0HQ0ugi36jov_BErxwQXZoIaXQs4U1BIPMorqBE-xx_eM_c_aem_1-4HFWl6qm7Va1BSi87gDQ

Americans shatter air travel record in 2025 despite surprising shift in when they fly

 https://www.fox13news.com/news/americans-air-travel-record-2025?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=699a9b6265c2f600016f8a9e&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHEJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpoxLKWKxD9jnQ1Ca3auekc3STRwJjTk2kzqB2PmJIFm7jvl6XLnzLa5k_Yx_aem_yvlAEwtzrVKFFWygmkOBxQ

UNT’s Budget Deficit Reaches $45 Million After Sharp Drop In International Enrollment

 https://dallasexpress.com/education/unts-budget-deficit-reaches-45-million-after-sharp-drop-in-international-enrollment/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQIG0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm_Dr0cgxkVKO0cZw9NdywSkFczmzKUtpmr7fgwY01UuaSZbaiNsTjTIWKKK_aem__4fBObMD6hehmnxD6A9O9g

People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/tech/iphone-air-new-apple-17?Date=20260128&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769609820&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&fbclid=IwY2xjawPstBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmZppgpxuhNfAfpTovDci66QaC25tvqj9h0uKa4G2IS4l-VMNX-0hKy1JuZd_aem_U3WEwNafnAojtAJG9prELw