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6 days ago | cnbc.com | Natalie Rice

As a new chocolate trend takes over the globe, U.S. companies like Shake Shack and Crumbl have worked quickly to capitalize on its continuing popularity with limited edition spinoffs, while other chocolate manufacturers have created dozens of dupes sold at Target, Costco, Amazon and now Trader Joe's.  The idea for "Dubai chocolate" was first sparked in 2021 by Fix Dessert Chocolatier founder and CEO Sarah Hamouda's pregnancy cravings, she told CNBC.

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While his son, the generous Emir of Qatar, cruises in Spain aboard his $500 million superyacht, his father, who owns an even larger vessel, is having his $400 million yacht upgraded in Germany. Featuring 18 suites with private elevators, it is clad in marble, teak, and gold. There may be new and splendid superyachts being built and delivered almost every other day, but the mammoths that have sailed the high seas for …

6 days ago | cnbc.com | Natalie Rice

watch nowRetailDubai Chocolate has become a global sensation since going viral in late 2023. The “fad” has become an 18 month trend that’s being adopted by major companies like Walmart, Costco, Shake Shack, Crumbl and Trader Joe’s. But what makes Dubai Chocolate different from other viral foods, and for how long may the hype continue? Watch the video to learn more about why everyone is betting on the pistachio and chocolate combination taking over the world.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Natalie Rice

Nashville, Tennessee, has transformed from its reputation as "Music City" into a major U.S. metro thanks to rapid population growth, job opportunities in key industries like healthcare and tech and a good quality of life.  It's now become one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, boasting a diverse community and a competitive economy. "It's not just economics. It's our climate here," said John Eldridge, founder and CEO of development company E3 Construction Services. "It's our culture here.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Natalie Rice

watch nowRetailNashville, Tennessee has seen rapid growth, becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. due to its robust job market, a strong music and entertainment scene and good quality of life. Its population grew more than twice the national average between 2020 and 2024. Yet, Nashville’s development comes with several challenges as the city struggles to keep up with enough affordable housing and infrastructure. 11:332 minutes agoNatalie RiceTala HadaviJason Reginato