Weight Loss Drugs Give Restaurants a New Hurdle: Diners Who Eat Less

New York Times - Oct 3, 2026

Fewer orders and higher costs are squeezing restaurants big and small as people on the weight-loss drugs eat and drink less when dining out.

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Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance

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U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

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The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets

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China has started limiting exports of refined products again as its own inventories of crude oil and refined products have dwindled.

Sales of Hulking Pickups and S.U.V.s Sag as Fuel Prices Soar

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Sales of Hulking Pickups and S.U.V.s Sag as Fuel Prices Soar

Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.

Hiring Slows as U.S. Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Shifting Into Lower Gear

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The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.

Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?

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Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?

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Heads of State head to Egypt for inaugural Alamein Africa Forum

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Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase

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