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The Denver Post reports on conditions inside Colorado's only immigrant detention center, describing the use of pepper spray, medical emergencies going unaddressed, and detainees being served spoiled food. The investigation sheds light on how people held for immigration enforcement are treated at the facility, and the findings have drawn attention to the broader state of immigration detention in the United States.

PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its best-selling snack brands, a move likely to hit consumers already dealing with higher grocery bills. The company, which makes Lay's, Doritos and Cheetos, has previously cited rising costs for ingredients, labor and transportation to justify price increases. Shoppers and commentators are debating whether further snack price hikes will push customers toward cheaper store brands.

Former Premier League stars have launched scathing criticism of Manchester City, with some saying the club should be relegated to the fourth division. The comments come amid a poor run of form for Pep Guardiola's side, described as 'wounded', and fuel an already heated debate about the club's off-field issues and its standing in English football.

Nike (NKE), PepsiCo (PEP) and Forge Rock-listed FRMI were among stocks that fell to 52-week lows last week, according to financial coverage of the market pullback. A 52-week low signals shares are trading at their weakest point in a year, often prompting investors to ask whether weakness in these consumer names points to broader concerns about spending and demand.

PepsiCo shares have fallen roughly 10% in 2026 while the broader S&P 500 has climbed about 13%, a wide performance gap drawing commentary from market analysts. Commentators are debating the reasons, with one Motley Fool writer suggesting a single dominant explanation for the underperformance. Investors are watching whether the snack and beverage giant's weak momentum reflects company-specific problems or a broader shift away from defensive consumer staples stocks.