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Snoop's Post-Performance Fast Food Run Stirs Up Buzz

January 21, 2025

Over the weekend, the iconic rapper Snoop Dogg made a surprising stop at Washington DC’s McDonald’s drive-thru right after performing at a hot cryptocurrency event. This fast food jaunt didn’t go unnoticed. Snoop was apparently experiencing a classic case of "the munchies, " a term often associated

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McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

January 7, 2025

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

crime

McDonald's Worker's Call Helps Crack NYPD Case

December 13, 2024

Last week, the NYPD was overwhelmed with over 400 tips regarding the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. Among the clues, a crucial breakthrough came from an unexpected source: a McDonald's employee in Pennsylvania. This individual’s 911 call played a pivotal role in leading police to

health

McDonald's E. coli Scare: What We Learned

December 4, 2024

Imagine this: a simple Quarter Pounder burger caused a huge stir across the U. S. in October. A nasty strain of E. coli linked to tainted onions made 104 people sick in 14 states. Unfortunately, one person didn't make it, and four others developed serious kidney issues. The culprit? Yellow onions fr

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McDonald's Invests Big After Onion Scare

November 16, 2024

McDonald’s is pouring $100 million into its business to win back customers after a recent E. coli outbreak. The outbreak was linked to onions used in their Quarter Pounder burgers. The hardest-hit franchises will receive $65 million of this investment. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Colorado Teen's Fast Food Habit Leads to Kidney Failure

October 31, 2024

A teen from Colorado fell seriously ill after regularly eating Quarter Pounders with cheese from McDonald's. It turned out she had a severe E. coli infection that damaged her kidneys. The bacteria were linked to the slivered onions on the burger, part of a larger outbreak that affected many people. ...

politics

Gas Prices Drop, Four Seasons Shooting, Gaza Strike, Spain Floods, McDonald’s Recovery

October 30, 2024

Election days are near, and so is a fall in gas prices. Analysts say we might soon see prices below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021. Here’s what else is happening across the globe. Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign's final speech in Washington D. C. , the same spot wh

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Teen Fights Kidney Failure After Eating Burgers

October 30, 2024

A 15-year-old girl from Colorado ended up in the hospital due to severe food poisoning after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders multiple times. Kamberlyn Bowler was diagnosed with kidney failure and needed dialysis, which was quite scary for her mom. This happened during an E. coli outbreak that aff

technology

Linus Torvalds Says AI Tech is Mostly Hype

October 30, 2024

Linus Torvalds, a well-known Finnish software engineer, shared his opinions on AI technology during an open-source event in Vienna. The creator of the Linux kernel isn’t impressed with the current state of AI. He believes that 90% of what we hear about AI is just marketing, and only 10% is real. Mo

business

Bargain Meals Boost McDonald's US Sales, but Food Scare Looms

October 29, 2024

McDonald's saw a small boost in US sales during the third quarter, thanks to bargain-hunting customers who snapped up their $5 value meals. The company's quick thinking after a lackluster second quarter helped them win back some customers who were feeling the pinch of rising prices. However, that go