We here at Closer have conflicting feelings about candy corn.
The intrigue: As it turns out, candy corn maker Brach's has tried various ways to get people interested in the Halloween treat, including "Turkey Dinner packs" and a candy-corn-themed song, CNN reports.
51% of Americans say the right way to eat it is to consume the whole piece at once, according to the National Confectioners Association.
31% start with the narrow white end.
And 18% start with the wider yellow end.
đź’ Nathan's thought bubble: I cannot vouch for the integrity of this survey because, had they asked me, I would've said the right way to eat candy corn is to not eat it at all.
Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, is reeling from labor shortages, executive turnover, fierce competition, debt issues, retail theft and now a worker walkout.
Why it matters: The company's struggles — its stock is down nearly 44% this year — reflect the mounting challenges facing the drugstore industry.
A federal jury in Kansas City on Tuesday found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some of the largest real estate brokers in the country guilty of colluding to inflate real estate commissions.
Why it matters: The verdict is a major shake up to the U.S. real estate market and could change how Americans purchase homes, or specifically, how they pay for broker fees.
Toyota is raising the wages of its factory workers — all of them non-unionized — after the UAW strikes at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis culminated in pay hikes for unionized employees.
Why it matters: After reaching tentative deals with the Detroit Three, the UAW is setting its sights on organizing non-unionized automotive plants in the U.S. — with Toyota a possible target.
The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch, is still feeling the fallout of its Bud Light controversy from earlier this year.
Why it matters: Months after conservative backlash sparked from Bud Light's campaign with a transgender social-media influencer, the beer brand's parent company continues to see weakening sales.
The labor market is still hot. Workers are still empowered. And as a result, Americans are winning higher wages and more favorable benefits.
Why it matters: Even after 18 months of Federal Reserve tightening and abundant recession chatter, the ability of workers to achieve pay gains has hardly diminished.
The defense rested Tuesday in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and its sister trading firm, Alameda Research.
The big picture: A decision is nearing on whether the one-time public face of crypto is criminally responsible for the billions of dollars of assets allegedly misappropriated from customers.
Sam Bankman-Fried's personality was drawn out on the witness stand.
Zoom in: In his direct testimony, fielding friendly questions from his own attorney, he was focused and confident. The cross-examination Monday drew out a different SBF, appearing to take aim at his duplicitous side.
The Japanese central bank's strategy of stimulating its economy by capping long-term borrowing rates is literally history.
Driving the news: The Bank of Japan said it will now maintain a 1% "reference" point as the yield on 10-year Japanese Government Bonds, rather than a cap on those yields.
President Biden's administration has released a new proposal for student loan relief that prioritizes borrowers experiencing financial hardship.
Why it matters: After the Supreme Court struck down Biden's signature student debt relief plan in June, the administration has worked to find additional ways to deliver promised relief to millions of borrowers.
Austin Russell, the 28-year-old Luminar Technologies CEO who is seeking to buy Forbes, has requested an extension of a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize his $800 million bid, sources told Axios.
What's happening: Forbes' owner granted the request late Monday night, extending the deadline roughly two weeks, people close to the deal told Axios.
Treasury Wine Estates, a listed Australian wine producer whose brands include Penfolds, agreed to buy Paso Robles, Calif.-based Daou Vineyards for upwards of $1 billion.
Why it matters: This reflects Treasury's belief that U.S. wine consumers are moving upmarket, where producer margins are higher, and away from discount bottles.
Local newsletter company 6AM City is in talks with the broadcaster Tegna and other media companies about a strategic minority investment, sources told Axios.
Why it matters: The seven-year-old startup is looking for a partner to help it scale faster as it aims to become profitable next year.
The UAW's historic labor agreements with the Big Three automakers mark a reversal of more than 40 years of waning power for auto unions in the U.S.
The big picture: Coming on the heels of similarly hard-fought agreements for UPS workers and Hollywood writers, the UAW agreements will likely inspire further organizing efforts and fuel the labor resurgence already underway.
Why it matters: AI is not only fueling the stock market — driving companies like Nvidia to new highs — it's adding a little juice to the job market, too.
Trey Yingst, a 30-year-old Jerusalem-based foreign correspondent for Fox News, has been covering wars and power battles in the Middle East and Europe since 2018. He tells Axios that he saw "the worst of humanity on display" during the Oct. 7th Hamas attack on Israel.
Why it matters: The personal toll of war on journalists is rarely covered on air or in print. The stress of reporting out a story and getting it right is often compounded by constant safety and security concerns, as well as mental and emotional baggage.
There have been nearly four times the number of views to TikTok posts using the hashtag #StandwithPalestine globally compared to posts using the hashtag #StandwithIsrael in the past two weeks, according to data from TikTok's creator center.
Why it matters: The data shows how the conversation around the war between Israel and Hamas is playing out on one of the most popular platforms for young people in the world.
