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KFC fast-food restaurant with a red facade, red awnings, and a Colonel Sanders sign above the entrance.

Why KFC became KFC — and why the old myths still won’t die

Fast-food chain KFC rebranded in 1991 to modernize its image, debunking persistent myths about mutant chickens and state trademark fees.

United States · Jul 19

CPSC recalls 554,780 Kobalt yard tools sold at Lowe’s over USB-C battery fire risk

Jul 11

Panasonic recalls more than 13,000 toaster ovens sold on Amazon, Costco over shock and fire hazards

Walmart cuts summer prices on thousands of items as Trump claims credit, putting pressure on margins and politics alike

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MouthPad turns tongue and head movements into computer controls

Aug 14

Google’s new Search setting can save your uploads, voice searches and Lens images. Here’s what it means and how to turn it off

Apple’s early security update shows how AI is speeding the patch race