Mars has agreed to buy Kellanova in a deal that values the maker of Cheez-It and Pringles at almost $29 billion.

Mars agrees to buy Pringles maker Kellanova in $36 billion deal

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Chocolate giant Mars announced that it was acquiring rival snack company Kellanova in a deal valued at nearly $30 billion — the largest ever acquisition in the packaged food industry.

The privately held maker of popular chocolate bars including Snickers, M&Ms and Milky Way said it has agreed to pay $83.50 a share — or a 33% premium to its closing price on Aug. 2 — for Kellanova in an all-cash deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Kellanova, whose portfolio of brands includes Cheez-It, Pringles and Eggo, closed at $74.50 a share on Tuesday. The stock was up by more than...

Chocolate giant Mars to acquire Kellanova, maker of Cheez-Its and Pringles, in $29B deal

As new government data shows inflation subsiding, Social Security beneficiaries may expect a lower cost-of-living adjustment in 2025. The prospective Social Security COLA for 2025 could be the lowest since 2021, according to a new estimate. Even as new government inflation data shows inflation subsiding, many retirees are still struggling...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.6% in 2025, new estimate finds

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

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Markups are a fact of shopping life, but it turns out that some common grocery store items are especially prone to high markups that could seriously cost you.

Items Grocery Stores Mark Up The Most

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Here's what this could mean for breakfast cereal lovers going forward.

Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Travis McCourt, Raymond James institutional equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the markets as he anticipates a third unwind coming for the markets.

Raymond James' Travis McCourt says he's bracing for 'the third unwind' in the consumer

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Fast food might not get much love from health advocates, but there's no question that fast-food chains let consumers load up on protein and calories at affordable prices compared with full-service...

Which 3 Fast Food Chains Provide the Best Value Behind McDonald’s?

Macy's will set off a wave of change at malls, as it closes about 150 namesake stores across the country by early 2027. The department store operator has long been a mall anchor, with stores that range between 200,000 and 225,000 square feet. Mall owners could convert the former Macy's...

Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls

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Analysts say Brian Niccol, who spearheaded Chipotle's turnaround, is a great pick to head up Starbucks.

6 ways Starbucks' incoming chief Brian Niccol transformed Chipotle

My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than "just" an ingredient. Garlic is one of the defining components of the Mediterranean diet. I use it every day at almost every meal when I cook for myself or my family. During the weeks I run my cooking classes on the island, we use so much of it that one of my kitchen assistants takes half a dozen or so heads of garlic home with her each night to peel and store in water for the following day.

On the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100, we swear by this ingredient: 'I use it every day'

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' with a look at the challenges facing low-cost carriers.

Is the low-cost airline model dead?

Gold prices rose by more than 1% on Monday to hit the highest since Aug. 2, driven by safe-haven inflows as traders awaited U.S. inflation data this week that could shed more light on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut path. Spot gold rose over 1% to $2,458.25 per ounce...

Safe-haven demand lifts gold to highest in 10 days; U.S. data in focus

In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Walmart, Target, Dollar General recalling candy potentially contaminated with Salmonella ranked as the week’s top story. A voluntary candy recall issued back in May has now been elevated to a Class I recall, the most severe issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Palmer Candy Co. out of Sioux City, Iowa, recalled its white-coated confectionery items on May 5 because they had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product comes in a variety of retail packaging like bags, pouches, and tubs.

SN Top 10: Walmart, Target, Costco top the week’s headlines

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

When is the right time to bring up salary during a job interview?. One school of thought suggests it's a bad idea for candidates to be the one to bring up the issue of pay first. "We used to say don't bring up salary early because you want to go...

You don't have to wait to bring up salary in a job interview—here's what to say

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Mars to acquire Cheez-It, Pringles-maker Kellanova for nearly $30 billion

Mars will pay $83.50 per share in an all-cash deal for Kellanova, representing about a 33% premium to Kellanova's close on Aug. 2, before Reuters first...

Mars to acquire Cheez-It, Pringles-maker Kellanova for nearly $30 billion

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