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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Memorial Day 2025 Food Deals: Krispy Kreme, Honey Dew, Twin Peaks & more offer freebies for veterans and others
Fast-Food Deals Extend Beyond Memorial Day Live Events Specials for Veterans and Military Personnel Family Meals and Refreshing Drinks Also on the Menu More Offers Across the Nation FAQs Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? Is Memorial Day only for fallen soldiers? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025 — a federal holiday dedicated to honoring fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces — food chains across the country are rolling out special offers to mark the occasion. The long weekend, often regarded as the unofficial start of summer, sees a surge in travel, outdoor gatherings, and notably, dining promotions. From doughnuts to pizza, and everything in between, leading restaurants and quick-service chains are offering an array of Memorial Day food deals and limited-time offers to attract both holiday travelers and those staying offers began earlier in May and extend beyond the holiday, reflecting an increased effort by brands to capture Memorial Day's high footfall and delivery Jr., for instance, is offering its Build Your Own Bag (BYOB) combo through July 8. For $5.99, customers receive a 4-piece Chicken Stars, a sandwich option (either the Cali Classic or Spicy Chicken), and a side such as fries or onion rings, as mentioned in a report by USA Kreme is marking the holiday with a sweet incentive. All weekend long, patrons can buy any dozen doughnuts at regular price and receive a dozen Original Glazed for just $3.17 — a nod to the brand's original recipe dating back to Checkers & Rally's, a $4 meal bundle includes a sandwich, seasoned fries, a drink, and a Cinnamon Apple Pie — all available only on Memorial brands are also paying tribute to veterans and active-duty military members with targeted discounts. Grimaldi's Pizzeria is offering a 15% discount on May 26 for anyone with a valid military ID — a deal that's also available year-round at participating Peaks and Logan's Roadhouse are also extending special benefits to service members. Twin Peaks is offering an exclusive Memorial Day-only discount for military personnel, while Logan's provides a 10% discount year-round and 20% off Party Packs for Memorial Day Weekend to its rewards Dew joins the cause by offering free coffee to all veterans — a gesture of appreciation available for the duration of the Pizza is encouraging group orders with its Crowd Pleaser Combo, featuring two medium pizzas, cheesy bread, and dessert for $24.99 using promo code is keeping things cool with $3 medium refreshers in tropical flavors like Strawberry Dragonfruit and Raspberry Watermelon. Dunkin' Rewards users can earn bonus points when placing advance orders on Memorial Eatery is serving a family-friendly combo of two pizzas and a salad for just $20, valid from May 23 through Memorial Sullivan's Steakhouse's $10–$20 bar bites during Happy Hour to Krystal's limited-time Sackful DelList, food lovers have plenty of reasons to celebrate this Memorial Day beyond backyard national brands such as Petco, REI, and Walmart are also participating in holiday promotions, some extending into retail spaces as a mix of patriotic appreciation and summertime marketing, Memorial Day 2025 is shaping up to be a major occasion for US Memorial Day food deals and offers across the Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is the nation's most solemn annual tribute to honor and remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in Day, observed on the final Monday of May, pays tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in military service. It is a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring those American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation.
Business Upturn
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
YourOwn Partners with Hoseki to Verify Bitcoin Ownership, Redefining Financial Identity
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YourOwn has partnered with Hoseki to launch integrated Bitcoin verification within its financial identity wallet, enabling users to prove and utilize crypto holdings alongside traditional assets. This innovation bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), establishing a unified, verifiable, and secure financial identity. By embedding Hoseki's proof-of-ownership service, YourOwn empowers individuals and institutions to manage traditional and digital assets on a single, trusted platform. Bitcoin is no longer siloed—it's treated as a core financial primitive, ready for lending, planning, and tax workflows. 'This is a turning point for financial identity,' said Sam Abbassi, CEO of Hoseki. 'Together with YourOwn, we're delivering infrastructure that makes digital assets verifiable, usable, and powerful within traditional finance.' Pioneering Financial Identity YourOwn lets users consolidate bank accounts, brokerage portfolios, tax records, and now verified crypto holdings in one encrypted wallet—ready to share with lenders, advisors, or institutions in seconds. This integration responds to a shift in expectations: investors increasingly demand that digital assets be as usable as any other part of their balance sheet. With over 10,000 downloads and a growing marketplace—including Coinbase, Gemini, H&R Block, Trust & Will, and Consumers Credit Union—YourOwn is becoming essential infrastructure for the financial ecosystem. Key Capabilities Unified View Across Assets Aggregate banking, investment, tax, and crypto data in real time with secure APIs and user-controlled sharing. Bitcoin-Backed Lending Verified crypto holdings become trusted collateral for faster, better-priced loans. Holistic Financial Planning Advisors gain a full portfolio view, enabling tax-smart strategies and wealth plans. Institutional-Grade Security Built on zero-trust architecture and BIP standards to meet open finance requirements. Why It Matters As trusted institutions offer crypto services, verifiable ownership is becoming table stakes. Hoseki's verification service—now live inside YourOwn—delivers cryptographic attestations with no screenshots or spreadsheets. About YourOwn YourOwn is a next-generation financial identity platform that lets users control and share verified data with banks, lenders, and advisors—securely and seamlessly. We offer subscription and embedded solutions for financial institutions and wallet providers. YourOwn is a U.S. veteran-owned business. About Hoseki Hoseki is building a more connected financial world where Bitcoin is the global monetary standard and proving reserves is secure and seamless. As the industry leader in crypto asset verification, Hoseki provides white-label APIs for real-time proof-of-ownership to institutions and consumers across regulated workflows. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Leader Live
11-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Bellis Brothers: The story behind the farm shop success
The nation loves a good garden centre; whether its for a mooch around the homeware, selecting seasonal plants for the garden or stopping for a delicious lunch sourced from local produce. And Bellis Brothers is no exception when it comes to quality service and unique shopping. In fact, the family-business has been operating for over 160-years. Strawberries were transported by the tonne across the country (Image: Bellis Brothers Ltd) It all started in 1860 when Charles Bellis planted a strawberry in his back garden called a Black Prince; a dark and sweet berry. In the years that followed, he quickly became one of the largest producers in the country. Eighteen-years-later, the family bought the site which still operates in Holt today where they worked hard to transport tonnes of fruit to nearby towns. As transport links improved, the business grew. The shop was opened in 1973 (Image: Bellis Brothers Ltd) In 1973, it was Roger Bellis (fourth generation) who opened a small farm shop to sell the produce from the fields. Over the years, it has grown into the garden centre, restaurant, shop and pick your own experience people know and love today. At the Leader, we spoke to the current director, Elizabeth Bellis-Marks who gave us an insight into why people keep coming back. "We have worked hard over the years to keep diversifying", she explains. "There's always something going on, and we love seeing families return throughout the year. It keeps things busy, and that's just how we like it!" Strawberry field (Image: Bellis Brothers Ltd) The garden centre springs to life from March onwards, welcoming visitors with plants, gifts, and gardening essentials. Then, in June, the Pick Your Own season kicks off with strawberries and a variety of summer fruits and vegetables, a perfect family day out in the beautiful Welsh countryside. October brings the excitement of Pick Your Own Pumpkins, always a firm favourite and one of their busiest times of year. As the seasons change, they move into the Christmas period, selling trees, gifts and hosting a much-loved grotto and Breakfast with Santa which raise funds for Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham. Garden centre, Bellis Brothers (Image: Bellis Brothers Ltd) As for the success behind the business, Elizabeth says it all lies with the dedicated team who run it. "Our fantastic team is another reason customers keep coming back. "Many of our staff have been with us for years, and regular visitors really value the warm, familiar faces and the personal service they receive. Our team consistently goes above and beyond to make every visit special. "We're proud to still be a family-run business, now five generations strong. Our roots run deep, and that sense of tradition and care is at the heart of everything we do. "We were also one of the first farm shops in the country to evolve into a garden centre, something quite rare at the time. Nowadays, it often happens the other way around, with garden centres adding farm shops later on." However, no business is without its challenges. Bellis Brothers admits one of their ongoing struggles to overcome is the rise of the digital world and needing to adapt to such changing habits. "We believe in the value of a genuine, in-person customer experience something that simply can't be replicated on a screen." It's one of the reasons why the family are so proud of their 'Best Farm Shop in 2024' title which they received from the Garden Centre Association earlier this year. This is the second year running the site has been selected for the award, making it even more meaningful to staff and customers. MOST READ Customers are also eagerly awaiting an exact date for this year's berry picking. While it is yet to be confirmed, the team is aiming for mid-June. In more recent years, the business has moved over to table top strawberries from field grown to allow for greater control over the fruit and to reduce reliance upon the weather, which is becoming increasingly unpredictable in the UK. "The fruit is much easier to pick as you don't have to bend down", Elizabeth says. "It is child friendly and easier for people with mobility issues. It also extends our Pick Your Own season into the summer holidays!" So, whether you fancy a home-cooked brunch or you're keen to start your journey with gardening, why not visit and see for yourself.
Gulf Today
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Over 600 interactive sessions lined up for Sharjah Children's Reading Festival
From pixel art and chemistry, to robotics and storytelling, the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) is back with a vibrant mix of learning and fun for the whole family. Taking place from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the 16th edition of the festival promises an immersive experience with more than 600 creative workshops and activities, all under the theme Dive into Books. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), this year's agenda will be led by a global cast of 22 guests from 11 countries and unfold across eight themed zones. With a programme that blends science, art, technology, and literature, the festival transforms reading into a multi-sensory adventure — welcoming children, teenagers, and adults to explore more than 600 hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and live performances designed to inspire every kind of young mind. One highlight is the 'Digital Cubes' workshop, where children use LED lights to create pixel-inspired art, drawing inspiration from old-school video games and contemporary design. Then there's 'Spinning Robots', a session that combines simple circuits with colourful spinning paper discs, encouraging kids to learn electronics while having a go at kinetic art. In the 'Retro Tote Bags' workshop, young artists will design and personalise canvas bags with embroidered patterns inspired by cassette tapes. The 'Make Your Own Bristlebot' workshop will have children build tiny vibrating robots using motors, batteries, and toothbrush heads. Workshops including 'Heartbeat of Life' take a more anatomical approach, guiding participants through how the heart works using DIY models and colourful liquids to mimic blood flow. Bubble World Meanwhile, in 'Bubble World', young scientists will get hands-on with giant bubbles and foam towers as they explore surface tension, air pressure and light reflection. And it wouldn't be a science festival without something a bit magical. The 'Dry Ice Wonders' introduces children to the sublimation phenomenon, where dry ice skips the liquid phase and transforms into gas, creating dramatic fog and fizz in a safe, controlled setting. The creative offerings continue with 'Lucky Dolls', where children craft fabric figures and personalise them with embroidery and beads, each telling a small story of its maker. Budding chemists will enjoy 'Colourful Chemistry', which uses natural ingredients like cabbage juice to explore acids, bases, and the vivid reactions between them. DNA Discovery There's even a 'DNA Discovery' workshop where sweets and beads bring genetics to life, teaching children about the double-helix structure of DNA in the most hands-on way possible. The 16th edition also features exciting collaborations with leading educational and creative organisations, including Lego, Wikipedia, Voices of the Future, and Young Voices of Arabia. These partnerships bring fresh energy to the programme through joint workshops such as 'Engineer Mohannad's Science Lab,' 'Building Superheroes,' and 'The Illustrators,' alongside engaging reading sessions and training activities that blend play with learning. 3 workshops for adults The festival isn't just for kids, either. Three specially curated English-language workshops for adults will also be held. Each session costs Dhs150 and runs from 11:00am to 12:30pm. On Saturday, April 26, literary agent Janna Morishima leads 'Graphic Novels for Fluent Reading,' an insightful session on how visual storytelling can help children become confident readers, suited for teachers, parents and anyone curious about educational trends. On April 27, inspirational speaker and mental health expert Nicola Morgan presents 'Unlocking the Teenage Brain', sharing research and practical tools for understanding teen thinking, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Then on Tuesday, April 29, award-winning children's author Roxana Khan offers a session titled 'Creative Writing: How to Write a Bestselling Book', aimed at aspiring writers, teachers, and book lovers eager to explore storytelling techniques that connect with young readers. For full details on workshops, tickets and repeat sessions, visit: .
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Phone.com Launches ProSIM, Revolutionizing Mobile Communications for Small Businesses with Cellular Calls on a Business Phone Number
NEWARK, N.J., April 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- a leading cloud-based communications provider for small businesses, today announced the launch of ProSIM. This groundbreaking solution seamlessly integrates mobile devices with its robust Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform. Developed in partnership with Tango Networks, ProSIM delivers true Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC), empowering small businesses with unparalleled mobile flexibility and control. ProSIM transforms any compatible mobile phone into a full-featured extension of a business's system using the eSIM (embedded SIM) capabilities of modern mobile devices and the cellular voice network. Leveraging Tango Networks' advanced technology, ProSIM enables Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), allowing business owners and frontline workers to use their personal mobile phones for business communications without compromising privacy or security. This solution provides a native mobile experience, ensuring seamless call handling, text messaging, and access to essential UCaaS features directly from the mobile device's dialer. "ProSIM represents a significant leap in mobile UCaaS for small businesses," said Ari Rabban, CEO of "In today's dynamic work environment, mobility is paramount. ProSIM eliminates the need for separate business phones and reduces the dependency on a distinct mobile VoIP app." Key Benefits of ProSIM: True Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC): Seamlessly integrates mobile devices with the UCaaS platform. Best Call Quality: Use of the cellular voice network eliminates the challenges with Over-the-Top (OTT) mobile apps that rely on mobile data and WiFi. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Enables employees to use their personal mobile phones for business communications. Cost-Effectiveness: Eliminates the need for separate business phones. Centralized Management: Provides control over business communications through the platform. Improved Security and Compliance: Ensures business calls and texts, even those subject to HIPAA and SOC II compliance, are routed through the secure network. Addresses the needs of frontline workers: Allows seamless connection with deskless workers in service and field-work roles. The integration with Tango Networks' technology ensures that business calls and texts are routed through the platform, providing centralized management, call recording, and analytics. This allows businesses to maintain control over their communications while offering frontline workers the convenience of using their personal devices. "We are thrilled to partner with to bring the power of fixed mobile convergence to small businesses," said Andrew Silver, Co-Founder and CTO of Tango Networks. "ProSIM leverages our innovative technology to deliver a seamless and secure mobile UCaaS experience, enabling businesses to extend their communication capabilities beyond the office and into the hands of their mobile workforce." UCaaS industry expert Dave Michels, Founder of TalkingPointz, has emphasized mobile-first communications and the inevitable convergence of UCaaS and cellular. "It seems normal to have totally separate systems for wireless and wired business communications, but the costs, complexity, and compromises are not normal. Businesses of all sizes will move toward SIM-based UCaaS as their providers enable it. ProSIM is ahead of the pack with a seamless approach to mobile business communications." ProSIM is available immediately to customers. For more information, please visit About is a leading cloud-based communications provider offering a comprehensive suite of UCaaS solutions for small businesses. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, empowers businesses to communicate effectively and efficiently. About Tango Networks: Tango Networks is a leading provider of fixed mobile convergence solutions, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate mobile devices with their communication platforms. Tango Networks' innovative technology delivers secure and reliable mobile UCaaS experiences. View source version on Contacts Amber Sr. Director of Marketinganewman@ Sign in to access your portfolio
