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Wendy’s taps former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright to lead burger chain

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

A Wendy’s restaurant sign is seen on Nov. 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Wendy’s has tapped Bob Wright as its latest chief executive, the company said Wednesday. The announcement comes on the heels of the struggling burger chain reporting its fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines and rumors of...

Kerala milk cooperative giant Milma to raise prices by Rs 4 per litre from June 1, fuel and production costs cited

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Milk prices in Kerala will go up by Rs 4 per litre from June 1 after dairy cooperative major Milma approved a price revision citing rising production, procurement and distribution costs amid mounting pressure on farmers.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF),...

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Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Barney Frank, former U.S. Congressman Adam Jeffery | CNBC Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, a quick-witted Democrat who gave his name to a landmark financial reform bill after the economic crisis of 2007-2009, has died, his sister Ann Lewis said on Wednesday. He was 86. One of the best-known gay politicians of his time, ⁠Frank served for over...

Rupee hits new record low near 97 against dollar, oil prices and bond yields keep pressure on currency

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

The rupee fell to a fresh record low on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and rising US Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment, while concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and potential global rate hikes continued to pressure emerging market currencies, Reuters reported.The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.96 against the US dollar during...

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‘You shouldn’t worry about it’

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shrugged off concerns of a looming artificial intelligence bubble on Wednesday, telling CNBC that the massive investments will ultimately help push the technology forward in the long run. “Even if it does turn out to be a bubble, you shouldn’t worry about it because the bubble is driving investment and a...

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Trump sued by Jan. 6 police officers to block DOJ lawfare fund

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot sued President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking to block the new $1.8 billion “lawfare” fund set up by the Department of Justice to compensate Trump allies who claim they were victims of prosecutorial overreach. “In the most brazen act of presidential...

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Fintech firm Mercury hits $5.2 billion valuation after funding round

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Immad Akhund, CEO and co-founder of the startup Mercury. Courtesy: Mercury Technologies Mercury, a fintech firm that provides banking services to startups, has raised $200 million in funding at a $5.2 billion valuation, CNBC has learned exclusively. That valuation is 49% higher than the San Francisco-based company’s previous funding round just 14 months ago, bucking...

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‘Historic occasion’: Tamil Nadu to get Congress ministers after 59 years as two party MLAs to take oath on Thursday | India News

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: The Congress is set to return to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after nearly 60 years, after party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday approved the induction of MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan into the cabinet led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay.The...

India bought nearly 60 vehicles per min’ in FY26! Check top states

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

India’s automobile market continued to post strong numbers in FY2025-26, with total vehicle sales across segments touching nearly 2.83 crore units during the financial year. According to the latest SIAM data, this means India bought close to 54 vehicles every minute on average throughout FY26. Here’s a quick look at the detailed stats.Two-wheelers remained the...

US stock market today (May 20, 2026): S&P 500 nears record high, easing Treasury yields lift sentiment

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday and edged toward their first gain in four sessions as easing pressure in the bond market and stronger-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment.The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in early trade, moving closer to the record high reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points,...