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Pepsi is launching a beauty collection featuring a Wild Cherry Body Wash and a Vanilla Slushie Body Scrub. Both products are priced at $12 and will debut on TikTok Shop through a collaboration.

7-Eleven is launching its 7-Select Soda line, which includes cola, orange soda, and lemon-lime options. Each 20-ounce bottle is priced at $1.99 as part of the chain's effort to compete with Coke and Pepsi.

The article critiques the labeling of youth-led protests in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh as 'Gen-Z revolutions,' arguing it oversimplifies complex political and economic drivers. It traces the term's origin to a 2017 Pepsi ad misfiring during the Black Lives Matter movement and highlights specific grievances in each country, such as unemployment in India and economic crises in Sri Lanka.

Coke, Pepsi, and other beverage brands are introducing new QR codes on their cans. The rollout started earlier this year, with most products expected to have QR codes by 2027.

Coca-Cola is outperforming Pepsi on Wall Street due to a lean beverage strategy, while Pepsi's stock struggles from a declining snack business. Coca-Cola's stock reaches near-record highs as Pepsi's snack division faces challenges.

Pepsi apologized for a recent Threads post related to Wild Cherry after facing backlash. The company acknowledged the unintended reaction and expressed regret.

Chip stocks are rising again, and Pepsi reported a mixed quarter.

The article compares modern political branding to consumer choices like cola brands, citing Slavoj Žižek's analogy that voting behavior mirrors superficial consumer preferences. It highlights how political campaigns use branding, symbolism, and visual cues to shape voter identity, similar to corporate strategies, with examples like Obama's 'Hope' poster, Trump's MAGA caps, and New Labour's rebranding.

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will remain unchanged, a staple since 1985, with previous executives also assuring its price stability. The deal is seen as a symbol of economic stability amid rising food prices and a K-shaped economy.

Coke and Pepsi are introducing QR codes on their beverages that link to a website providing information on over 140 ingredients and their nutritional content.

Chittoor Collector has taken steps to address the decline in Totapuri mango prices, which have dropped to ₹5 to ₹6 per kg due to weak demand. The Collector attributed the issue to surplus pulp stocks held by Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

A former event security guard was found guilty of shooting a 60-year-old man on a CTA Red Line train in 2022, leading to the victim's death. The defendant, Issac Anderson, faces 48 years to life in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on July 9.

The 40th anniversary of 1986's SpaceCamp revisits NASA's Space Shuttle program, which was envisioned as a reusable vehicle to make space travel routine but faced setbacks after the 1986 Challenger disaster. The shuttle's flight frequency never matched initial projections, delaying civilian and commercial space endeavors.

The article discusses the upcoming Trump-Xi summit and other news topics including the Coca Cola-Pepsi battle and the Venice Biennale. The Trump-Xi summit is expected to be a significant event. Other topics include the latest in the century-long Coca Cola-Pepsi battle.

Coca-Cola has secured a major deal by replacing Pepsi in 10,000 locations after 30 years. The deal marks a significant shift in market dominance between the two beverage giants.