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Scoop
17 hours ago
- Scoop
Police Swarm Into Whitford Following Burglary
Police were quickly on scene after an alarming report of a burglary taking place at a Whitford property overnight. One man is in custody and enquiries are ongoing to locate his alleged accomplice. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook says a 111 call was made just before 12.30am 'The victims reported hearing glass being broken, and that they had secured themselves their part of the house,' he says. 'A raft of Police resources quickly deployed to the Broomfields Road area, including the Police Eagle helicopter, a dog unit and other ground staff. 'Fortunately, their property was well secured, and it meant that the offenders could not gain entry.' Inspector Cook says staff arrived on scene and confirmed two offenders had tried to gain entry before leaving. 'The Police dog deployed and attempted to track offenders' footsteps, meanwhile Eagle was overhead and noticed a suspicious man on Wades Road. 'A unit arrived at the location and detained the man, who we will allege was one of the offenders.' Police have charged the 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. He will face the Manukau District Court today. 'I commend our Police staff who flooded the area quickly in order to locate these offenders,' Inspector Cook says. 'I would like to acknowledge the victims who were quite shaken by what took place. 'They acted courageously, contacting 111 almost immediately."
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Apple is unprepared for…' says stock analyst; claims company's success has largely been due to…
Apple stock analyst Craig Moffett of Moffett Nathanson has reportedly questioned the company's ability to launch new products under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook. According to a Fortune report, Moffett said 'They (Apple) haven't produced a major new product outside of possibly the earbuds in a decade.' 'Apple has done far more to innovate process than it has product over Tim Cook's tenure,' he added. 'Apple is unprepared for something that transformational,' Moffett said, referring to the next big wave in tech innovation. He acknowledged Cook's ability to execute business strategies but pointed out that many of Apple's successes were based on plans made before Cook became CEO. Moffett's remarks reflect wider concerns among investors about Apple's future. While Cook has successfully grown Apple into one of the world's most valuable companies, critics argue the company has not introduced any breakthrough devices in recent years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get ₹2Cr life cover@ ₹700 p.m. ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Change your CEO: Apple analysts Last week, analysts at LightShed Partners said that Apple may need a leadership change to better focus on product innovation, especially in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). 'To be clear, Tim Cook was the right CEO at the time of his appointment and unquestionably has done a great job,' the analysts wrote in an investors note dated July 9. 'Apple has sold over $2.0 trillion of iPhones with Cook as CEO. In fact, iPhone sales could show signs of life this quarter, as tariff-related pull-forwards help stabilize replacement cycles that may finally be bottoming out.' Still, LightShed analysts Walt Piecyk and Joe Galone raised concerns about Apple's slow progress in AI, warning that the company could fall behind competitors. They highlighted that the efforts to improve Apple's virtual assistant Siri have not met expectations and that Apple may struggle to deliver a 'supercycle' of device upgrades. 'AI will reshape industries across the global economy, and Apple risks becoming one of its casualties,' the LightShed analysts commented. The analysts argued that Apple's position in the AI race could significantly affect its long-term growth. Boat Nirvana Ivy Pro Review: Flagship audio on a budget AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Why Tim Cook Is Not Leaving Apple Anytime Soon
Tim Cook's leadership at Apple remains steady as he continues to be a visionary for products and ... More services. Recently, one of Tim Cook's right-hand men decided to retire from Apple. Jeff Williams was Apple's CIO, a position that Tim Cook held until he was appointed CEO on August 24, 2011. In Apple's media release on Jeff Williams' retirement, Tim Cook stated, "Jeff and I have worked alongside each other for as long as I can remember, and Apple wouldn't be what it is without him. He's helped to create one of the most respected global supply chains in the world; launched Apple Watch and overseen its development; architected Apple's health strategy; and led our world-class team of designers with great wisdom, heart, and dedication," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO." Mr. Williams' reason for leaving was to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests, but I am sure the pressure of the position and long hours also played a role in his decision. While Apple is a great company to work for, it strives for greatness at all levels, and all employees are under pressure to be at the top of their game all of the time. Steve Jobs set the tone for this level of pressure when he and his 80-man team were creating the Mac. This was pre-1984, and most of the team worked as much as 90 hours a week to get the Mac to market. In fact, he had sweatshirts printed up that said "90 hours and loving it," and those on the team wore it proudly. Today, Tim Cook is a much more balanced boss, and while everyone there often works long hours, they also get extra break times, access to company gyms and lounge areas, and a great cafeteria to serve their food needs during the work day. Although there has been much speculation about Tim Cook retiring and a search for a new CEO in the works, I do not believe that is the case today. Recently, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg stated the following- 'Whether or not you think Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook should step aside; the reality is clear: He's not leaving anytime soon. Despite being mired in Apple's biggest crisis in years — its artificial intelligence debacle — Cook has staying power akin to other captains of industry. Think of Bob Iger, the 74-year-old CEO of Walt Disney Co., or Jamie Dimon, the 69-year-old leader of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Though Cook turns 65 in November, there's a likely scenario in which he remains in charge of the iPhone maker for at least another half-decade. Moreover, the board doesn't feel the need to make a change... Put simply: No crisis seems big enough to shake the board's faith in Cook.' I agree with Mr. Gurman that Tim Cook should continue leading Apple in the near future—and there are two key reasons why his leadership remains essential. One of those reasons goes back to Steve Jobs' years of mentoring Cook to become the eventual CEO of Apple. Friends inside Apple told me in early 2000 that Jobs was so impressed with Cook's role in modernizing Apple manufacturing and his overall grasp of Apple business processes that he began eyeing him as a potential successor. Not long after Jobs announced his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2004, Jobs began accelerating this tutoring role of Cook to replace him in the future. It was during this time that Jobs imparted to Tim Cook a long-range vision for Apple, emphasizing his ease-of-use philosophy and the concept of building device platforms that support software developers and create an ecosystem for recurring revenue. Jobs got the ball rolling with this vision with the iPhone launch in 2007, but it was Cook who extended it to the iPad since Jobs died in 2011 and left the goal of expanding this concept beyond the iPhone. Cook also extended this vision to the Mac. First, at the hardware level, they create their own chips and then advance the Mac OS and developer system to make the Mac one of the best computers in the market. That is an ongoing goal, and I think Cook believes there is more of Job's vision to complete before he leaves. Another reason I'm convinced he'll remain CEO for at least five more years is his long-term vision for XR and smart glasses. Back in 2017, I spoke with Tim Cook at a private event during WWDC—the same year Apple introduced ARKit. When I asked about his outlook on AR, he told me he was not only excited about it but believed it could become Apple's most important product in the future. He also emphasized that the technology would need to take the form of glasses, something people could comfortably wear every day. In 2023, Apple introduced visionOS, its extended reality operating system. This is the OS that is powering the Vision Pro. Although Cook brought out an VR headset first, it is the AR smart glasses that will keep him at Apple through the end of the decade. I believe Steve Jobs passed on to Tim Cook a far-reaching vision for Apple's future—one that Cook doesn't yet consider fully realized. While VR and smart glasses may not have been part of Jobs' original roadmap, they align with his core philosophy: invent new hardware, empower developers to create around it, and build an ecosystem that evolves into a powerful platform for recurring revenue. Cook still has significant work ahead to carry that vision forward. For that reason, I don't believe he's planning to leave Apple anytime soon. His next chapter may be one of the most defining yet. Disclosure: Apple subscribes to Creative Strategies research reports along with many other high tech companies around the world.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Wendy's hopes to win back customers with free offer
Wendy's (WEN) , like many fast-food chains across the country, is battling a startling shift in customer behavior. In Wendy's first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that its same-store sales in the U.S. declined by almost 3% year-over-year, while total revenues declined by roughly 2%. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Also, according to recent data from foot traffic in Wendy's restaurants shrank by 4.6% year-over-year during the quarter, the steepest decline compared to its competitors such as KFC, Burger King, and Popeyes, which all also suffered waning customer visits. Related: Domino's Pizza announces big menu change after major loss During an earnings call in May, Wendy's Chief Financial Officer Ken Cook said that the fast-food chain is operating in "a challenging environment." "During the first quarter, QSR burger traffic was below these industry forecasts, driven by the combination of adverse winter weather in the first half of the quarter and a pullback in consumer demand," said Cook. He said that the company has noticed that customers who have an annual income of under $75,000 were the most pressured financially during the quarter. The low consumer demand comes after fast-food prices increased by almost 47% over the past decade. To address this alarming consumer trend, Wendy's is making some major changes to win back frugal customers. "In response to changing consumer behavior, we're launching a new one hundred days of summer campaign to provide customers even more of our fresh, famous food through core innovation, collaborations, and value offerings at a time when our customers need it most," said Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner during the earnings call. Image source:As part of this new strategy, Wendy's has announced the return of a generous offer for customers to boost its low sales. Through the Wendy's app, customers can now claim an offer that includes free fries (excluding seasoned potatoes, topped fries and Fuego Fries) with any purchase. The deal is available every Friday until the end of the year. Customers can use the offer for a mobile order or load it to their digital card and scan it at a register in stores. Related: Chick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores In April last year, Wendy's launched the same offer, which lasted until the end of 2024. The move from Wendy's comes during a time when it is offering a buy one, get one free 10-piece chicken nuggets deal through its app. It also recently announced a collaboration with Takis to created a limited-time Takis Fuego meal, which consists of a Takis Fuego Chicken sandwich and Takis Fuego fries. It is no surprise that Wendy's is boosting its innovation and deals to repair weak consumer demand. According to data from Ipsos Consumer Tracker last year, 34% of U.S. consumers have cut back on having dinner at fast-food restaurants. Also, 30% said they have avoided getting dinner from takeout or delivery, while 45% said they cook dinner at home more frequently. More Food + Dining: Papa Johns makes major menu change to win back customersSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearChick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores "Over 40% of low-income U.S. adults claim to be visiting quick service restaurants (QSRs) less often for dinner and lunch than at the start of this year,"said Wendy Wallner, a executive vice president at Ipsos, in the survey. Wendy's is one of many fast-food chains that have been betting big on deals to reverse consistent low sales. Just last month, Domino's Pizza announced the return of its beloved "Best Deal Ever" promotion, which is set to last until Aug. 3, after revealing that its U.S. same-store sales declined by 0.5% year-over-year during the first quarter. The deal offers pizza with any toppings for $9.99 when customers order online. Earlier this year, McDonald's, which has faced declining sales over the past few financial quarters, launched a McValue menu. It introduced its Buy One, Add One for $1 deal, which offers an item of customers' choosing for $1 when they purchase another full-priced menu item. Related: Pizza Hut makes big menu change amid startling customer behavior The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
National Geographic
a day ago
- National Geographic
For Icelandic vibes without the crowds, head to this Canadian destination
The skies open up, and a tidal wave of green crosses the sky. The air is frigid and clear, and so too is the Klondike Highway. The auroras last for hours, the boreal forest glowing neon in the dark. It's a scene many travelers dream of finding on their Iceland trip, but this one's a painting of any winter night in Canada's Yukon Territory. While Iceland and the Yukon certainly share a long list of similarities—fabulous outdoor adventure, midnight sun, spa culture, macabre drinking traditions—by the numbers, they couldn't tell a more different story. Iceland is roughly five times smaller than the Yukon, but it has roughly 10 times the number of residents. Visitation numbers hold a similar pattern: Iceland saw just under 2.3 million foreign visitors in 2024. Canada's northwesternmost territory, the Yukon? 515,300 visitors. That number is the highest on record, and total visitation to the Yukon is up nearly 25 percent over 2023. If the pattern holds, more and more visitors will discover this world that refuses to define exploration and luxury—if anything, it's the delight of choosing both slow-paced, organic living and hands-dirty, off-grid adventure. (How to plan the ultimate road trip adventure in Canada) Yukon's remote wilderness Like Iceland's Golden Circle route, get on the road in the Yukon, and you'll be led to jagged cliffs, hot springs, and volcanic canyons. The Dempster Highway—Canada's northernmost highway, running from Dawson City all the way to the Arctic Ocean—rolls across ice-carved scenes like Tombstone Territorial Park, aka Canada's Patagonia. 'Out on the Dempster, everywhere you look is like a painting,' says Jesse Cook, founder and CEO of The Klondike Experience in Dawson City. Cook recommends hiking high Tombstone Territorial Park's Goldensides Mountain viewpoint in summer months, or snowmobiling across the North Klondike valley come winter—which you'd have to yourself, if it weren't for the occasional wandering caribou. Back in Dawson City, Cook recommends the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC) for an evening concert, the Dawson City Trading Post for one of the most unique shopping experiences in the north, and the Westminster Hotel Tavern and Lounge for an afternoon beer with locals. The bright pink exterior belies the grit inside: Colloquially known as 'the Pit,' the 1898 decor is original, as are the precipitously sloping floors. For those unafraid of a little tourist-y kitsch, a block away lies the Sourdough Saloon and the chance to join the Sourtoe Cocktail Club. Far gorier than Iceland's famous 'Black Death' (a caraway-flavored schnapps), patrons pay $5 for the privilege of downing a shot of Yukon Jack garnished with a dehydrated human toe. As the rules state, 'You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips have got to touch the toe.' Yours truly is club member #121276. Spas and wellness under the northern lights For those in need of a palate cleanser after that whiskey experience, a few blocks away lies the tonic: the Yukon Spa . Despite a vegan, plant-based menu and holistic offerings, the venue has become a thriving community hub. 'Long winters and remote living can take their toll,' explains Lee Manning, co-owner, 'and Dawsonites appreciate warm spaces that nourish the body and soul.' Although it may not seem evident to anyone else, opening a vegan cafe and spa in Dawson made 'perfect sense,' says Manning. The town's tight-knit atmosphere fosters local support, and a steady stream of adventurous tourists provides an ever-curious audience eager for new and unlikely experiences. Of course, the on-site spa—one of the northernmost spas in the world—has broad appeal: Outdoor facilities allow for aurora-viewing from your hot tub. (5 spectacular ways to see the northern lights in Canada) Further south in Whitehorse, the territory's largest city, wellness is even easier to come by. Beyond plant-based hangouts like the Kind Cafe and Aroma Borealis, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs —built in Japanese and Nordic styles—has all the panache of Iceland's Blue Lagoon, without the crowds and social media expectations. Instead of angling for the perfect selfie, visit in winter for the requisite experience: frozen hair contests. Fishing Branch River in the Yukon Territory is a spawning ground for salmon, making it a big draw for grizzly bears. Photograph by Paul Nicklen, National Geographic Image Collection And while Whitehorse may seem second to Dawson in terms of nature and northern lights, it's no stranger to either—its nickname is 'The Wilderness City.' In winter, travelers can try ice-fishing under the auroras with North Country Outdoor Adventures (and cooking up your catch with the team's famous French fries), renting private cabins for aurora-viewing with Northern Tales , or simply testing celestial luck on poet Robert Service's famous Lake Laberge. Come summer, colors move from sky to ground. Emerald Lake more than earns its name, and Miles Canyon, along the historic Yukon River, brings bears, moose, loons, and beavers together along basalt cliffs. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve nearly promises encounters with Canada's wildest creatures—including lynx, muskox, and mountain goats—but with a dozen or so species spread across more than 350 acres, you can feel good about bringing those binoculars. How to get there—and where to stay Most travelers will fly into Whitehorse via Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton. From there, connect to Dawson City via Air North—famous for its fresh-baked, warm chocolate-chip cookies. Travelers can also take the famous Klondike Highway from Skagway, Alaska, an epic eight-hour road trip full of Gold Rush scenery, or the Top of the World Highway from Jake Wade, Alaska, 79 miles of gravel through the Alaska Range (summer only). Accommodations run the gamut in Whitehorse, from the forested, modern cabins of Black Spruce Landscape Hotel to the hip digs of Raven Inn & Suites and its signature 126-year-old sourdough starter. In Dawson City, boutique accommodations include the 10-room Dawson Lodge , the historic Bombay Peggy's , and the quiet and classic Aurora Inn . Wherever you choose, plan on sleeping in—summer brings late nights with the sun, and winter means staying up for the Yukon's best show. ('What I stand on is what I stand for'— Indigenous soap-maker Joella Hogan on reconnecting locals to the land in Canada) Jacqueline Kehoe is a Wisconsin-based writer with work seen in National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Travel + Leisure, and others. She focuses on science, nature, and travel. See more at
