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Pizza Hut has started selling snake pizza. The popular American outlet has collaborated with a long-established restaurant in Hong Kong to put a contemporary twist on a traditional delicacy, featuring snake as a key ingredient on their pizza. This novel creation incorporates shredded snake meat, black mushrooms, and Chinese dried ham, all of which are essential components of an authentic snake stew. The introduction of this unique pizza is part of the marketing strategy of the Hong Kong franchise to generate online buzz and intrigue. These ingredients closely mirror those found in a traditional snake stew, a dish highly popular in Hong Kong and southern China, particularly during the colder months. Snake meat is often associated with potential skin benefits and the promotion of improved blood circulation. This unique dish is available for purchase in Hong Kong until November 22, offering a limited-time experience for curious food enthusiasts. Earlier in November, Sapphire Foods India, a Yum Brands franchisee, reported a 20 per cent decline in quarterly same-store sales at its Pizza Hut India restaurants on sluggish demand and said it is «cautious» about opening more outlets. Demand for pizzas has been slowing over the last few quarters, with restaurant operators pushing up prices in line with higher ingredient costs and as people have been shunning pizzas for fried chicken and burgers. Sapphire blamed the same-store sales decline at its Pizza Hut India restaurants, which make up roughly a quarter of its revenue, on «tough macro conditions and specifically high competitive intensity in the pizza category.» The decline has also forced Sapphire to rethink its plans to open additional Pizza Hut restaurants.

A Court of Thorns and Roses, is in the works for Hulu, but there's no confirmed release date. The announcement of the TV adaptation was made by author Sarah J. Maas on Instagram in March 2021. She and Ronald D. Moore, known for his work on Outlander, are co-adapting the series. While some scripts have been written for A Court of Thorns and Roses, it's currently «still in development,» as revealed by Ronald D. Moore. However, the number of episodes and scripts completed remain undisclosed. Production on the show hit a pause due to an actors strike, causing delays. The industry is waiting to see if actors return before moving forward with the project. The delays may be attributed to the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, which began on July 14, 2023. This strike impacted numerous productions and led to a lack of scripts, causing further setbacks. SAG-AFTRA is currently reviewing the latest proposal from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), representing major studios. This proposal is said to be their «last, best, and final offer.» Despite the wait, the adaptation of ACOTAR promises an engaging story. The series will follow a human huntress, who embarks on a journey to a magical realm with a faerie lord to protect her family. Despite their differences, romance blooms between them. They must unite to combat an ancient curse that threatens both the human and faerie worlds. The story offers a blend of romance, adventure, and political intrigue.

SentinelOne Chief Security Advisor Morgan Wright says there is a 'high likelihood' hackers will attack again on 'Making Money.'

Apple TV+ is set to release the new drama series "The Buccaneers". The series, created by Katherine Jankeways and based on an unfinished novel by Edith Wharton, is set in 1870s London, exploring traditional values in the face of change. This upheaval begins when a group of American women (Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, and Mia Threapleton) introduce new fashion and ideas, disrupting the established order. The series also features Christina Hendricks and Simone Kirby. The clash of cultures in the show is evident through the use of contemporary music, showcasing the efforts of both sides to adapt. Directed by Susannah White, the series prominently features its female characters in the action and drama. It offers a blend of classic period drama with a modern touch, making it an intriguing addition to Apple TV+. So, when will it be available for streaming?

The primary risk of icing is expected during Wednesday night and Thursday morning in upstate New York and certain parts of New England before temperatures rise above freezing in the afternoon on Thursday. For most areas spanning from upstate New York through New England, ice accumulation is forecasted to be less than 0.10 inches. Nonetheless, there is a possibility that some areas, particularly in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks in New York, the Green Mountains in Vermont, and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, may experience more than 0.10 inches of ice. Snowfall is expected to range from 3 to 5 inches in the northern parts of New York state, extending into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. In some instances, there may be locally higher accumulations of 5-8 inches on the highest peaks.

Banks and large institutional players are looking for avenues into the stablecoin industry following PayPal’s latest crypto foray, according to Deloitte Principal and Partner Richard Rosenthal.

₹10,000 crore today) for the online tutoring company in the US, and removing Riju Raveendran, the brother of the edtech giant’s founder, from the SPV’s board. The ruling is significant because the case filed by Glas Trust Co., the trustee representing 37 lenders, against the Indian company in Delaware was the first court case that sparked two related courtroom battles in New York and Miami. “The plaintiffs in this action, Glas Trust Co.

FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth shares why for many first-time homebuyers, the American dream is delayed as a result of high mortgage rates and home prices on 'Varney and Co.'

Cryptocurrency markets are trading with a positive bias on Wednesday, with altcoins continuing to push higher as Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates just to the north of the $35,000 level as bulls eye a potential retest of recent highs in the $36,000 area.

The US premier enforcement agency, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced the release of its record-setting enforcement results for the fiscal year (FY) of 2023.

BENGALURU : India’s co-working sector, also called the flex workspace sector, modelled itself on WeWork Inc., the SoftBank-backed startup that filed for bankruptcy in the US this week. How does this development impact WeWork India and other companies? Mint explains: WeWork disrupted the commercial office market with its unique co-working model where it took office spaces on lease and rented them to tenants on a short term. This worked well for a few years.

₹6,324 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,306 and ₹6,481 per bbl during the session so far, against a previous close of ₹6,507 per barrel. Also Read: India's oil demand up 4% in October, jet fuel consumption hits 43-month high: S&P Global -The EIA now expects total US petroleum consumption to fall by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, reversing its previous forecast of a 100,000 bpd increase. US crude oil stocks rose by almost 12 million barrels last week, market sources said late on Tuesday, according to American Petroleum Institute figures.

India has appointed Sundaresan Narayanan as managing director, according to a company statement. Narayanan who has spent 16 years with the company was previously sales director for India. He has also worked at the company’s US headquarters.

Traders also remained on alert for potential intervention in the Japanese yen as it holds above the 150 level against the dollar. Many economists and analysts expect the U.S. economy to slow in the fourth quarter, which makes further rate hikes less likely and will dent the appeal of the greenback, which has benefited from the relative strength of the United States compared to other major economies. “The dollar is vulnerable to weaker data going forward," said Shaun Osborne, chief foreign exchange strategist at Scotiabank in Toronto.

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 0.19% higher at 19,443, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.05% to 64,975. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: «On the daily charts, we can observe that the Nifty has been consolidating around the resistance zone of 19450 – 19500 where both bulls and bears are trying to defend their respective boundaries. On the way down, Nifty is trading above the key hourly moving averages 19340 – 19320 which shall act as an immediate support zone in case of a dip.

Athena Bitcoin has announced plans to integrate the Lightning Network into its crypto ATM fleet in El Salvador with wider expansion targeted at the entire Latin American region.

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon urges Indians to light a ‘Diya of Hope’ for hostages held by Hamas Several terms have come to the fore since fighting began last month – with calls for a truce, a humanitarian truce, de-escalation, a humanitarian ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities. There is no clear definition for each of these concepts with all referring to a break in fighting – of varying lengths. A pause is simply considered less formal and shorter than a ceasefire.

Piyush Goyal will meet Tesla chief Elon Musk in the United States next week as the two sides look to advance the U.S. carmaker's plan to enter the South Asian market, sources familiar with the plans said. The meeting between Goyal and Musk will be the most high-profile one since the Tesla boss met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June and later said he was keen to make significant investments in the country.

Piyush Goyal will meet Tesla chief Elon Musk in the United States next week as the two sides look to advance the U.S. carmaker's plan to enter the South Asian market, sources familiar with the plans said. The meeting between Goyal and Musk will be the most high-profile one since the Tesla boss met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June and later said he was keen to make significant investments in the country. Discussions between the Musk and Goyal in the U.S. will centre around Tesla's plans to setup an Indian factory, manufacturing a $24,000 car there, sourcing more components and establishing charging infrastructure across the nation, one of the two sources told Reuters. A discussion is also likely on a new policy India is working on which will allow automakers to import fully built EVs into India at a reduced tax rate of 15%, down from as much as 100% now, if they commit to some local manufacturing. This meeting is to ensure that talks between India and Tesla «are moving in the right direction,» the person added.

As Republican legislators in the US try to wipe ESG off the map, most global investors and executives are acting as though those efforts will ultimately fail.

Stocks edged lower as investors awaited clues on the path of interest rates from a raft of central bank officials including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.