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Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny

Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.

Burger King Creates Brand New Whopper Satisfaction Policy
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Burger King Creates Brand New Whopper Satisfaction Policy

For decades, Burger King has encouraged guests to “Have it your way.” The slogan reflects the way Burger King has created signature burgers, like the Whopper. Though the sandwich comes with set ingredients, fans can customize a Whopper to their liking. On July 20, 2026, the burger giant announced a brand-new way of keeping restaurants accountable for customer satisfaction. The Whopper Guarantee ensures that guests get their burger exactly the way they order it. If it’s not right, Burger King will remake the sandwich on the spot. The company will also offer a free Whopper on the guest’s next visit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burger King (@burgerking) The Whopper Guarantee Intends to Elevate Burger King Guests’ Experience Tom Curtis, President of Burger King US&C, explained that the Whopper Guarantee evolved from guest feedback. “When we asked Guests where we could do better, they gave us a lot of honest feedback, and now it’s our responsibility to act on it,” he shared. “We’re not going to get everything right every single time, but we’re committed to listening intently and improving every day. When Guests choose us, they expect high-quality food, orders made the way they asked, and a team that’s there when they need us. That’s what these changes are about. We’re raising the standard in our restaurants, so every Guest feels like they made the right choice.” If their Whopper is not correct, the guest can redeem their Whopper Guaranteed by scanning the QR code inside the Whopper box. This will reveal a unique six-digit code that can be redeemed for a free* classic Whopper during their next Burger King visit. The Whopper Guarantee is now active at all Burger King locations so that guests can confidently order and “Have it your way.” This story’s featured image is by ruelleruelle/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A Group of New Yorkers Exchange Greeting Cards in Sweet Chance Meeting
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A Group of New Yorkers Exchange Greeting Cards in Sweet Chance Meeting

They say that New York is the city that never sleeps. You never know what you might find on the streets of NYC. Sometimes, New Yorkers get a bad rap for being rude and not having time for anyone but themselves. But we know that’s not the truth of all city dwellers, and many have beautiful, kind, and loving hearts. An Instagram reel went viral recently after a Walgreens went out of business and dumped bags of unsold greeting cards on the sidewalk. A group of women gathered around the trashed cards and began to organize and exchange them among themselves in the sweetest act of kindness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Edelstein (@sequinspandex) The Women Helped Each Other Get the Greeting Cards They Needed No two people are the same, and neither are their greeting card needs. The women gathered around and happily helped each other find wedding, birthday, get well, and religious cards for each other. No one had to do it; they genuinely wanted to, and their kindness toward each other made many other strangers on the internet smile. People immediately keyed in on the sweet things the women said ti each other. “’We’re really getting to know each other.’ I LOVE these moments of bonding with strangers over trivial things, someone wrote. “’God, anyone into God?’ So sweet,” another person shared. “I love the camaraderie of looking for what each other needs,” a comment reads. There is nothing like New York. “These sidewalk *sales* were my favorite. I still have stationery from a trash day like this one,” another person wrote. This follower noticed immediately that the greeting cards attracted a very specific group of people. “Of course, it’s all women because it’s only women who seem to send cards and remember people’s birthdays and take care of everyone,” they wrote. This story’s featured image can be found here

Michael J. Fox Says Return to Acting Prolonged His Life
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Michael J. Fox Says Return to Acting Prolonged His Life

Michael J. Fox announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 1998, seven years after he learned he had the disease. He was only 29 when he was diagnosed and didn’t want to publicly disclose his illness, fearing it might hinder his career. As the disease progressed, Michael and his wife, Tracy Pollan, were raising their four children, and he decided to step away from acting in the early 2000s. In 2020, he officially retired but recently made his way back for the AppleTV show Shrinking. In the show, Harrison Ford plays Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist living with Parkinson’s disease. Michael J. Fox joined the cast in 2025. A move that he told The Hollywood Reporter changed his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hollywood Reporter (@hollywoodreporter) Michael J. Fox Believes Acting Has Improved His Quality of Life Michael J. Fox, 65, told the news outlet that returning to acting has helped him in many ways. “It’s really prolonged my life and made my life interesting in a way that I didn’t think it would be to this point,” he said. He added that things are on his terms, not his disease’s. “I’m not retired from acting,” Michael J. Fox said. “But if I didn’t act again, it would be for a very good reason. I let Parkinson’s make decisions for me.” Michael J. Fox’s role in Shirking earned him an Emmy nomination. He’s proud of that work and looks forward to seeing where the role takes him. “This was the first time I played someone interacting with someone else who had Parkinson’s,” he explained. “He [Ford] was happy that I was sharing my experience with him as a character and helping him do what he needed to do.” This story’s featured image is by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The Coca-Cola Company Files for Spicy New Trademark
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The Coca-Cola Company Files for Spicy New Trademark

Things are about to get Spricy at Coca-Cola. In 2024, the Coca-Cola Company introduced a new flavor in North America. Coca‑Cola Spiced and Coca‑Cola Spiced Zero Sugar became part of the brand’s portfolio in the spring. “We know consumers are more and more willing to experiment with new and unique flavors,” Sue Lynne Cha, Marketing VP, Coca‑Cola Trademark North America, shared at the time. “Coca‑Cola Spiced is not spicy, but it’s our boldest innovation yet. It’s Coca‑Cola with an unexpected, extraordinary twist.” Coca-Cola Spiced lasted just a few months before the company pulled it from the market, per CBS News. The company recently filed to trademark the word Spricy, and the world has people excited. If it were up to yours truly, everything would have a little extra spice. Nothing too crazy, just enough to wake up your taste buds like one of those sunlight alarm clocks.Read more: https://t.co/qb91vTIJRo pic.twitter.com/MzyabZK1Wo— FOX40 News (@FOX40) July 24, 2026 Coca-Cola and Spricy Could Mean Lots of Different Things Gerben Law reported that Coca-Cola filed for the Spricy trademark in July 2026. Per the law firm, the United States Patent and Trademark Office will spend the next several months making sure that Spricy is up for grabs. If it is, Coca-Cola could begin marketing a new drink under the moniker. “If no conflicting trademarks are found, the application would receive a conditional approval. However, because the filing is based on Coca-Cola’s stated intent to use the mark rather than current commercial use, the company would ultimately need to begin selling products under the ‘Spricy’ name before the trademark can be fully registered,” Gerben Law explained. “For now, the filing offers one of the clearest indications yet that Coca-Cola may be exploring another spicy-themed beverage concept.” We don’t know about you, but when we think Spricy, it sounds like a Spicy Sprite to us. Could Coca-Cola have something in our hands by the holidays? Only time will tell, but this sounds pretty darn exciting. This story’s featured image is by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images