Chef Nick Kennedy started Defined Hospitality to build a stronger dining scene in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. His group now owns seven bars and restaurants there.
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Chef Nick Kennedy is focused on improving dining options in Fishtown, Philadelphia.
He created Defined Hospitality to manage his restaurant businesses.
Defined Hospitality owns seven bars and restaurants in the Fishtown area.
The goal is to make Fishtown a popular place to eat and drink.
Kennedy’s work helps support the local community through food and hospitality.
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Darla Moore, a billionaire from Lake City, South Carolina, created ArtFields, an art festival that helps bring new life and visitors to her small hometown. The festival celebrates Southern art and history and has become an important event for the community.
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Darla Moore is from Lake City, South Carolina.
She is a billionaire.
Moore started ArtFields, an art festival.
The festival focuses on Southern art and history.
ArtFields helps revitalize Lake City by attracting visitors.
The event turns the town into a cultural center during the festival.
ArtFields supports local artists and the economy.
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California’s supply of jet fuel has fallen to a three-year low, reaching just over 2.6 million barrels in April 2026. This drop is linked to global oil market disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East, which has also caused jet fuel prices to more than double in some areas.
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California’s jet fuel stock was 2.6 million barrels in April 2026, down from 3.2 million barrels two years earlier.
In 2025, 61.1% of California’s oil came from foreign sources, mainly Asian refiners.
The US and Israel are involved in a conflict with Iran, disrupting Middle Eastern oil supplies, especially through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jet fuel prices in major US cities were around $2.30 a gallon early in 2026 but rose to an average of $4.19 by late April.
At Los Angeles International Airport, jet fuel recently cost nearly $15 a gallon.
Airlines such as Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue have increased baggage fees and introduced fuel surcharges due to higher fuel costs.
Experts expect some less profitable short-haul flights may be canceled, even though demand for travel remains strong.
California’s energy commission is monitoring the fuel supply and working with industry and state agencies to manage risks.
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Many wealthy Americans are applying to become citizens of Caribbean countries as a backup plan amid uncertainty in the U.S. These Caribbean programs offer a fast way to get a second passport, allowing easier travel and flexibility without requiring relocation.
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Nearly one-third of all global citizenship applications handled by Henley & Partners in early 2026 came from U.S. citizens.
Caribbean countries attracting Americans include Antigua & Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia.
Antigua & Barbuda saw U.S. applications rise to 50% in 2026, up from 26% in 2025.
Caribbean citizenship programs often include family members and provide visa-free entry to over 140 countries.
Citizenship can be obtained in about 4 to 6 months after investment.
Investment options vary by country but typically start around $200,000 and can include government funds, real estate, or business investments.
Many applicants use citizenship as a "mobility hedge," a backup plan to protect against future global problems.
Unlike temporary residency visas, these programs grant full second citizenship and passports.
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A new report from LendingTree shows that while home prices in the U.S. have increased recently, the average monthly mortgage payments have gone down since 2024. This change is happening in several large U.S. cities.
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Home prices have risen in the past few years.
Average monthly mortgage payments have decreased since 2024.
The report focuses on major U.S. cities.
The cost of living, including gas and groceries, continues to rise.
This data comes from LendingTree, a financial services company.
The drop in mortgage payments may help some homeowners manage expenses better.
The report does not specify the exact cities where payments dropped.
Changes in interest rates or loan terms can affect mortgage payments.
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CBS Mornings is sharing special discounts on products that could be useful this spring. Viewers can visit the website cbsdeals.com to find and buy these items. CBS earns a commission when people buy through their site.
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CBS Mornings features exclusive deals on selected products.
The deals focus on items that might be helpful for spring.
Customers can shop for these deals at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns a commission from purchases made through the website.
The promotion is part of CBS News content offerings.
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An animal rescue centre in Northamptonshire needs to raise £150,000 to buy the land it uses or face moving to a new location. The centre relies on volunteers and donations to care for its animals, but rising costs and the landlord putting the land up for sale have created financial pressure.
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Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary is in Finedon, Northamptonshire, and opened in 2020.
The sanctuary is self-funded and run entirely by volunteers.
The landlord has put the rescue centre’s land up for sale.
The sanctuary needs £150,000 to buy back the land to avoid relocating.
The sanctuary cares for dogs, horses, donkeys, goats, and other animals.
Fundraising events include a dog show and car boot sale scheduled for 24 May.
Medical care, neutering, and surgeries for the animals are expensive and ongoing costs are high.
The cost of living crisis has caused more people to give up their pets, increasing demand on the sanctuary.
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TikTok has launched the UK’s first official BookTok bestseller list, combining book sales data with online popularity on the #BookTok hashtag. The list highlights how TikTok users influence what people read today, especially popular romance and fantasy books by mostly female authors.
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TikTok’s #BookTok has over 77 million posts featuring book reviews and recommendations.
The UK’s new BookTok bestseller chart is created using sales data and TikTok activity.
The first list is led by female authors, with Chloe Walsh’s "Boys of Tommen" series appearing most often.
The chart includes both new books and older titles like Donna Tartt’s "The Secret History," which found new readers via TikTok.
Many books on the list are linked to upcoming or recent film and TV adaptations.
The dominant genre on the list is "romantasy," a mix of romance and fantasy, with authors like Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros featured.
BookTok influencers say young people trust recommendations from other readers more than traditional critics.
Publishers note that TikTok is increasing visibility and respect for genres like romance, which have often been overlooked before.
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New and smaller music bands in the UK are struggling to afford touring costs like travel, accommodation, and daily expenses. A charity fund, supported by a £1 extra charge on tickets for big-name concerts including Harry Styles, has raised £5 million to help these bands and grassroots music venues.
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Touring is very expensive for new and smaller music bands, often costing more than they earn from shows.
Bands like Brown Horse rely heavily on selling merchandise like T-shirts to make money on tour.
Brown Horse and similar bands often sleep on friends’ floors and use old vehicles to save money.
A £1 levy on tickets for major concerts by stars such as Harry Styles has raised £5 million for the Live Trust charity.
The first £500,000 of that money is being given to musicians and grassroots venues to help with touring costs.
Brown Horse received nearly £5,000 from this fund to help cover accommodation, keep ticket prices low, and pay themselves.
Rising costs from Brexit, Covid, and the cost of living crisis are making it harder for new artists to tour and build a career.
The fund is managed by the Featured Artist Coalition, which aims to support grassroots artists and preserve the music scene’s future.
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A new study shows that employers plan to hire more entry-level workers this spring than they did last year. This increase follows a long period of steady declines in hiring new graduates.
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Employers expect to increase entry-level hiring by over 5% this spring compared to last year.
The trend reverses years of steady decline in hiring new graduates.
The information comes from a recent survey.
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher discussed these findings on CBS News.
The boost in hiring focuses on new graduates entering the job market.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding how he managed renovations at the Federal Reserve. The DOJ announced this decision on a Friday, ending the inquiry linked to the central bank's building work.
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The DOJ was investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The investigation focused on how Powell handled renovations at the Federal Reserve.
The DOJ decided to stop this criminal probe.
The announcement was made on a Friday.
The investigation was related to the central bank’s building renovations.
No further legal actions are planned in this case.
Jerome Powell is the current Chair of the Federal Reserve.
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The major U.S. airlines like American, Delta, United, and Southwest had strong earnings in the first quarter. However, rising fuel prices reduced most of their profits.
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The main U.S. airlines are American, Delta, United, and Southwest.
These airlines showed strong financial performance in the first quarter.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth talked about the conditions needed to safely send ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for shipping oil. He explained what would make him feel confident that Chevron ships could pass through this area without risks.
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Mike Wirth is the CEO of Chevron, a major oil company.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for transporting oil by ship.
Chevron is cautious about sending ships through this tight and sometimes risky waterway.
Wirth discussed the safety and security measures required to ensure safe passage.
The conversation took place on the CBS show "Face the Nation" with host Margaret Brennan.
Chevron’s decision to send ships depends on clear signs of stability and security in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, making it strategic for global energy supplies.
The CEO did not set a specific timeline but emphasized careful evaluation before acting.
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China's car company BYD says it can grow successfully without selling cars in the United States. BYD is facing high demand for its electric vehicles (EVs) in regions like Asia, Europe, and Brazil, and is focusing on new charging technology to attract more buyers.
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BYD is a leading Chinese electric vehicle maker that overtook Tesla as the top EV seller worldwide last year.
The company does not rely on the US market and says it survives well without US sales.
Demand for BYD’s EVs is currently higher than the company can supply.
BYD is developing "flash charging" technology that can add hundreds of kilometers of driving range in a few minutes.
Chinese EV makers face tariffs and regulatory challenges in the US due to concerns over subsidies and security.
BYD is gaining more recognition in markets like the UK and Europe, where sales have increased significantly.
BYD produces not only cars but also smartphone components, batteries, solar panels, buses, and trucks.
Competition in China's EV market is intense, with many companies cutting prices and quickly releasing new products.
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Companies have paid up to $4 million to move ships quickly through the Panama Canal due to delays caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between Iran and the United States. This has led to increased demand for canal slots and higher prices, as businesses try to avoid risks and delays in global shipping routes.
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The Panama Canal Authority reported some companies paid as much as $4 million for last-minute passage through the canal.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, is effectively closed due to conflict between Iran and the U.S.
Ships without reservations can bid in an auction to secure passage through the Panama Canal faster.
The average cost for crossing the canal is $300,000 to $400,000, with extra fees jumping from $250,000–300,000 to about $425,000 recently.
About 6% of global trade passes through the Panama Canal, including goods like car parts, grain, and electronics.
Some companies redirected ships to other destinations and paid high fees to speed up shipments, such as one fuel vessel redirected to Singapore.
Panama’s government is earning more from these higher fees amid changing global trade patterns.
Panama accused Iran of seizing a Panama-flagged ship, MSC Francesca, in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an illegal act that threatens maritime security.
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Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery approved an $81 billion sale to Paramount, creating a large new media company that will own streaming services like HBO Max, Paramount+, and others. This merger will combine powerful movie libraries and streaming platforms, but it still needs approval from regulators before it can happen.
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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved an $81 billion sale of the company to Paramount.
The deal values Warner Bros. Discovery at nearly $111 billion including debt.
Paramount recently acquired by Skydance last year, now aiming to combine with Warner Bros.
The combined company will own major streaming platforms, including HBO Max, Paramount+, Discovery+, Pluto TV, and BET+.
Executives plan to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service but want to keep HBO’s brand strong.
This merger would create a bigger competitor but could reduce the number of streaming choices for consumers.
The combined company plans to produce over 30 movies a year, with a 45-day exclusive theater window for releases.
The deal may lead to cost-cutting measures such as layoffs, and Paramount will take on billions in debt to complete the purchase.
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The war in Iran has caused oil prices to rise sharply, pushing gas prices above $4 a gallon and increasing inflation in the U.S. Economists say these economic effects will last through 2026, even if the conflict ends soon.
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The Iran war began eight weeks ago and has raised U.S. gas prices over $1 per gallon.
Oil prices increased by about 44% since the war started, with Brent crude at $105 a barrel.
The war has disrupted oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally handles 20% of the world's oil.
Damage to energy facilities will delay a return to prewar oil production levels of 100 million barrels a day.
Inflation rose to 3.3% annually in March, the highest in nearly two years, driven by higher energy costs.
Inflation is expected to remain high through 2026, with some measures possibly reaching 4%.
Higher energy prices may cause consumers to spend less, slowing down U.S. economic growth.
Wealthier Americans are currently supporting spending growth, partly due to gains in the stock market.
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Some customers have filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's, saying the store’s French Roast Low Acid coffee has less caffeine than expected. The lawsuit claims Trader Joe's did not clearly tell buyers that this coffee contains about half the caffeine of regular coffee.
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The lawsuit was filed in California and involves customers who bought Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid coffee.
Plaintiffs say the coffee is advertised without mentioning its low caffeine content.
Testing showed the coffee has about half the caffeine of typical coffee blends.
Usually, coffee labels mention if caffeine is reduced, like "decaf" or "half-caff."
The plaintiffs argue customers buy coffee expecting full caffeine for energy.
They say a lower caffeine product should be labeled and sold at a lower price.
The customers want Trader Joe's to pay damages and stop misleading advertising.
Trader Joe's did not immediately comment on the lawsuit.
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A union representing workers at Spirit Airlines said any federal help for the bankrupt airline must protect its employees. The union wants to make sure there are no job cuts, furloughs, or unfair changes for workers during the bailout process.
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Spirit Airlines is currently bankrupt and seeking federal aid.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) represents Spirit’s ramp service workers.
The IAM union insists that federal relief must protect employees’ jobs.
The union demands no layoffs or unpaid leave (furloughs) for workers.
The union also opposes shifting financial burdens from the airline onto its employees.
This statement was made publicly on a Friday, signaling union concern.
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