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Today we're covering the death of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, what’s next for cane sugar Coke in America, and the secret to Bill Gates’ success.

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Coca-Cola will launch a cane sugar-sweetened version this fall, CEO James Quincey announced, following President Trump's social media push for "real cane sugar" in the beverage (WSJ). The company reported second-quarter revenue of $12.5 billion.

The new product won't replace existing high-fructose corn syrup Coca-Cola, with Quincey calling it an "and strategy, not an or strategy." Coca-Cola already sells Mexican-made cane sugar versions and Kosher Passover varieties in the U.S. market. See cane sugar versus syrup here.

U.S. sugar consumption reaches 12.5 million tons annually while domestic cane production totals just 4 million tons, requiring imports to meet demand. Coca-Cola executives said supply won't be an issue for the new line launch. Here’s how cane sugar is made (video).

The U.S. cannabis industry generates approximately 7,000-10,000 tons of plastic waste annually, industry experts told Newsweek. Child-resistant packaging requirements in 25 states force companies to rely heavily on single-use plastic containers, jars, and wrapping materials.

Cannabis products can require up to 70 times their weight in packaging materials. State regulations mandating tamper-proof, opaque, and child-resistant features limit sustainable alternatives, making compliant non-plastic options either unavailable or cost-prohibitive for most companies.

Industry leaders are calling for updated packaging regulations that balance consumer safety with environmental concerns. Several startups now offer sustainable packaging solutions, while some companies partner with recycling programs to offset their plastic footprint. Here’s the state of plastic pollution today.

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday at age 76, his family announced. The rock legend passed away "surrounded by love" at his home with wife Sharon and their children, just weeks after his final performance with the band on July 5.

Osbourne helped pioneer heavy metal music during his six-decade career, earning the nickname "Prince of Darkness" for his controversial stage antics including biting a bat's head off in 1982. He had battled Parkinson's disease since revealing his diagnosis in 2020.

The musician also gained fame through reality TV show "The Osbournes" in the early 2000s and won five Grammy Awards as a solo artist. His family requested privacy while mourning the loss of the heavy metal icon.

Microsoft Founder Bill Gates watched his company’s competitors crumble because CEOs stayed trapped in daily operations instead of stepping back to see the bigger picture. He faced the same trap until discovering a career-defining truth: most leaders react to change when they should be anticipating it.

Twice yearly, Gates disappears to a remote waterfront cabin with nothing but 100+ research papers, books, and strategic documents. No phone calls, meetings, or interruptions allowed (2-Minute Video).

Gates' Think Week Arsenal:

Traditional executives chase immediate problems. Gates' approach: "I read about the latest breakthroughs in science, mathematics, and other topics that help me think about where technology will be in the future. Think Week is how I maintain my technical depth and curiosity about what we should be doing next."

The Results: Think Week generated Microsoft's Internet strategy pivot in 1995, prevented the company from missing mobile computing trends, and identified cloud computing opportunities years before competitors. Gates credits these retreats with Microsoft's ability to anticipate rather than react to industry shifts.

Give your anxious brain a name like "Jerry" and thank it for trying to help before dismissing its doom predictions. This defusion technique creates instant distance between you and intrusive thoughts by treating your mind like an overeager friend who calls with unnecessary warnings. Studies show that personifying negative thought patterns reduces their emotional grip by 40% compared to fighting them directly. The key is acknowledging your mind's protective intent while refusing to engage with catastrophic scenarios (More).

> Amazon buys AI wearables startup Bee, maker of $50 conversation-transcribing bracelet (More).

> House GOP votes to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump in 33-25 committee vote (More).

> Burning Man faces $20 million shortfall as ticket sales slump despite billionaire devotees like Musk (More).

> Health-Ade kombucha sells for $500 million to Generous Brands as health beverage deals accelerate (WSJ).

> Bruce Willis can no longer speak, read or walk as frontotemporal dementia progresses, reports say (More).

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