Food and drink giant PepsiCo is seeing significant gains after lowering prices on its signature snacks and beverages earlier this year to lure back cost-conscious consumers. In February, the company slashed prices by up to 15% on its signature snacks, including Lay’s and Doritos, as Americans tightened their budgets amid persistently high costs.PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta told FOX Business anchor Liz Claman Thursday the strategy helped consumers financially and helped drive the company’s first growth in more than a year. “It was a holistic transformation of the business. Price was one element,” he said on “The Claman Countdown”. “We thought…

DoorDash is rolling out new advertising features to help restaurants find customers who are more likely to order from them, bring in new diners and grow their business more efficiently. In a news release shared by the company on Thursday, three new tools have been factored into the online food ordering/delivery platform to help restaurants quickly gain regular customers. “Restaurant brands want to reach customers who will genuinely enjoy their food and hospitality and keep coming back over time,” Vassili Samolis, VP of Ad Products & AI Foundations at DoorDash, said in the release.  “We built these tools to help restaurants…

Bachelor in Paradise season 10 star Alexe Godin claimed that she was sexually assaulted as a child. “I’ve always said if I were to have a platform that I wanted to use it for something that is meaningful,” Godin, 27, said in a TikTok video shared Wednesday, April 15. “When I was a child, I experienced sexual abuse by someone who was close to me.” She continued, “It is something that I have processed on my own over the years and, truly, I am still processing. It doesn’t define me, but it’s definitely shaped how I see boundaries, trust and,…

A batch of Xanax XR is being recalled nationwide after the manufacturer found it may not release the medication in the body as intended. Viatris, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall for ALPRAZolam extended-release tablets, 3 mg, distributed in 60-count bottles under lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Xanax XR is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder and anxiety in adults. The issue was classified as a Class II recall, meaning it may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects but is unlikely to result in serious harm.…

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is currently scrambling to find homes for the 480 or so webbed waifs given up by Howard Berkowitz, founder of “The Duck Sanctuary” in Anza — after agency employees reported severe overcrowding at the site. In a statement, the department…

South Coast Repertory has announced its 2026–27 season, an expanded nine-production lineup that includes a musical revival, world premieres, and a rotating repertory pairing. The season marks the company’s largest since 2018–19 and reflects programming changes tied to its strategic plan, including an increased focus on classics, modern works, and new plays. Season highlights include Raymond Lee returning to SCR to star in HAMLET, the 40th anniversary staging of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s INTO THE WOODS, and a rotating repertory pairing of Lauren Yee’s MOTHER RUSSIA and Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. The lineup also features the…

Billy Ray Cyrus is explaining why he performed or worked for presidents of both the Republican and Democratic parties. “My dad was a Democrat and served in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years. But my dad always said, ‘When the president asks you to do something, you do it, son,’” Cyrus, 64, told Sky News in an interview on Tuesday, April 14. “So I’ve had both democratic and republican presidents. Served with Bill Clinton, with President [Barack] Obama, Mr. [George W.] Bush, Mr. Bush’s dad [George H.W. Bush] and Mr. [Donald] Trump.” He continued, “Being president’s a tough job.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three Navy sailors were injured Tuesday after a small fire broke out aboard aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.A Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital the fire was immediately contained and extinguished by the ship’s force and Norfolk Navy Shipyard personnel, who “all responded swiftly as trained to do so.”Three sailors were treated by the ship’s medical team for minor injuries and returned to full duty, according to the spokesperson. WATCH: WALL-CLIMBING ROBOT SWARMS CRAWL US NAVY WARSHIPS AS CHINA’S FLEET SURGESIt is unclear…

More than 50,000 pet laser toys are being recalled across the U.S. after officials warned they pose a “serious risk of injury or death” to children. The recall affects about 51,160 “Lil’ Buddies Pet Laser Toys” sold by Los Angeles-based JC Sales. The products fail to meet mandatory safety standards for items containing button cell and coin batteries, according to a Thursday notice from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The agency said the toys have a dangerously unsecured battery compartment, allowing small batteries to become easily accessible to children. MASSIVE HONDA RECALL IMPACTS 440K VEHICLES OVER AIRBAGS POTENTIALLY…

PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for products like chips and snacks showed early signs of recovery. After a stretch where higher prices weighed on buying habits, PepsiCo said its efforts to improve affordability are beginning to resonate with shoppers. That shift helped drive growth in volumes, indicating consumers are buying more…

Ahead of its May 22 release, the final trailer dives deeper into the film’s story, highlighting key characters and epic battles LOS ANGELES — There are speeder bikes, AT-ATs and a little green baby who’s a menace to the Anzellan race!”The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the first “Star Wars” movie headed to the big screen in seven years, and a newly released trailer offers a deeper look at the film’s allies and enemies.Footage highlights more scenes featuring Embo, the bounty hunter from the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” along with Zeb Orrelios, a Rebel captain who wishes Mando “good…

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed earlier this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. Marking their 50th anniversary, the Olivier Awards celebrate the very best of London’s world-leading theatre industry. Check out some performances from the evening below.  This year’s most awarded production was Paddington The Musical, with seven wins. Musicals Evita and Into The Woods, and plays All My Sons, Kenrex, and Punch, each received two awards.  Jamie Lloyd’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita received two awards: Rachel Zegler’s performance as Eva Peron –…

Savannah Guthrie shared some words of wisdom with Today colleague Sheinelle Jones to help her navigate grief after husband Uche Ojeh’s death. “Savannah taught me a couple of things,” Jones, 47, told Today With Jenna & Sheinelle cohost Jenna Bush Hager during the Thursday, April 16, episode of the “Open Book With Jenna” podcast. “One, because her father passed at 16, she was like, ‘You don’t have to try to be the superhero.’ And she actually helped me tremendously.” Jones added that Guthrie, 54, reminded her she can teach her and Ojeh’s eldest child, son Kayin, 16, that he doesn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The daughter of a woman who remains missing in The Bahamas lashed out against her stepfather after arriving on Great Abaco Island on Thursday.Karli Aylesworth previously slammed her stepfather, Brian Hooker, who was the last person to see her mother, Lynette Hooker, alive on April 4. Brian said Lynette fell overboard from their dinghy around 7:30 p.m. as the pair motored towards their sailboat, which was anchored off of Elbow Key.Brian was arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force on April 8, and spent five days behind bars while police investigated Lynette’s…

Three Los Angeles-area residents were recently convicted in an unusual insurance fraud scheme using a person in a bear costume to fake attacks on high-end vehicles to collect insurance payouts. As part of the California Department of Insurance’s “Operation Bear Claw,” Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village; Ruben Tamrazian, 26, of Glendale; and Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, of Glendale, pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud and were sentenced to 180 days in jail, two years of supervised probation, and ordered to pay restitution.A fourth suspect, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, of Glendale, is scheduled to return to court in September for a…