Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, has made a remarkable journey from a simple kitchen experiment to being acquired by PepsiCo for an impressive $1.95 billion. For a long time, investors were hesitant about beverage startups, worried about low profit margins and tough distribution challenges. However, Poppi is part of a new wave of “functional soda” companies that are changing the game and proving...

US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug traffickingReutersEcuadorean security forces patrol after a violent outbreak in Quito in 2024Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday. The Southern Command said the action was aimed at...

Google and Tesla think we’re managing the electrical grid all wrong Google, Tesla, and data center developer Verrus are among a group of companies arguing that the electrical grid is being underutilized and they want everyone — especially politicians — to know about it. The three companies along with HVAC giant Carrier, virtual power plant company Renew Home, distributed energy resource...

My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499 The new lower-cost Pixel looks a lot like last year's 9A, but has some quality-of-life improvements. Mike Sorrentino Senior Editor Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on...

Are TFSAs the right approach for Ontario widower to give his kids money without risking his retirement?Being financially independent and modelling good financial judgment may ultimately matter more to your children than any cheque you write today. Photo by Xavigm/Getty Images/Postmedia filesArticle contentQ. I’m 59 years old, a widower for over ten years and have three kids, ages 14, 19 and 21....