2025 has proved to be a very eventful year in business. From bankruptcy declarations to criminal acts, a lot went on this year.
Let's walk down memory lane and see which Venture Capital Post stories made it to the top 10 list for 2025.
10. Listeria Outbreak in Long-Term Care Facilities Linked to Contaminated Meal Shakes
News involving health interested VCPost's readers this year, and one story made it to the top 10 list.
Back in February, a listeria outbreak caused alarm and concern as it was occurring in long-term care facilities. This was eventually traced to certain frozen nutrition shakes that were eventually recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read the full story here.
9. Elon Musk Claims Tesla Robotaxi Will Hit Streets This Month: 'Most Important Product' Yet
Coming it at number nine on the list is the announcement made by Elon Musk involving the availability of the Tesla Robotaxi.
As was reported in June, the Tesla CEO claimed that the long-awaited Robotaxi was set to debut on the 22nd of the same month. True enough, it started a limited rollout in Austin, Texas.
Read the full story here.
8. Traders Have Reportedly Rebranded Over $1 Billion Worth of Venezuelan Oil As Brazilian To Bypass U.S. Sanctions
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela has the world watching closely, including the business sector.
In May, VCPost published a story on reports that Venezuelan oil was being rebranded to Brazilian oil in an effort to bypass sanctions placed by the US. It was also reported that this was being done to lower logistical costs as well.
Read the full story here.
7. Businessman Faces Charges for Soliciting Investments From Florida Residents to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
As we mentioned at the top of this article, criminal activity has been a favorite topic of VCPost's readers. Coming in at number seven is a story of a businessman who fooled Florida residents in order to live lavishly.
The businessman in question is Paul Wright, who allegedly used the funds of his clients to buy private jets and even a home for his son.
Read the full story here.
6. Frito-Lay Manufacturing Operations Halt in Rancho Cucamonga, Impacting Local Workers
VCPost's sixth most popular story for 2025 involves the halting of Frito-Lay's manufacturing operations in Rancho Cucamonga.
The plant, which opened in 1970, ceased operations in June of this year, affecting local workers, who claimed that they were given little warning before operations were stopped.
Read the full story here.
5. Coca-Cola Faces Consumer Boycott Over Alleged Discrimination Against Latino Workers
Coca-Cola found itself in hot water this year following allegations of discrimination particularly against Latino workers.
The soft drink giant was accused of not only firing Latino workers but also of reporting them to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This led to calls to boycott the products of the company.
Read the full story here.
4. Viral Ex-DoorDash Employee Criminally Charged, Faces Possible 10-Year Prison Time
An ex-DoorDash employee who went viral ended up facing criminal charges after accusing a customer of sexual assault.
Olivia Henderson was arrested and charged with two felony charges of disseminating surveillance imagery and unlawful surveillance. This took place after Henderson posted videos of a customer, including one where the customer is naked from the waist down.
Read the full story here.
3. Alaska Airlines Flight Turns Chaotic as Attendant Punches Passenger Holding Woman's Hair
Travel stories have been popular on VCPost this year, and one landed on the number three spot on this year-end list.
The report focuses on Alaska Airlines Flight 2221 and a flight attendant who was captured punching an unruly male passenger. The passenger had grabbed the hair of a fellow passenger. It was reported that the male passenger was experiencing a violent medical episode.
Read the full story here.
2. Dubai Finance Partners With Crypto.Com To Enable Cryptocurrency Payments For Government Services
2025 has been a good year for business deals, and one that took place this year involves Dubai Finance and Crypto.Com.
The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that allows for the payment of government service fees using cryptocurrencies. This is part of the plans of Dubai's government to turn the city into a cashless one.
Read the full story here.
1. Dairy Queen Rival Bankruptcy Shocks Customers: Closing Fears Hit Low-Income Areas With Packed Locations
While 2025 may be a great year for some, the same could not be said for certain companies, particularly M&M Custard LLC, one of the largest operators of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
This year's most-read story on VCPost is about the shock bankruptcy filing of Dairy Queen's rival. Because of this, loyal customers are now worried that this will lead to closures, particularly in low-income areas.
Read the full story here.
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