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McDonald's, Burger King Starbucks, Dunkin' and More: Best Menu Items for People Who Suffer From GERD

Nov 14, 2024 14:28 pm UTC| Life

For those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), navigating the fast-food landscape can be tricky. Acidic ingredients, greasy foods, and spicy sauces are common triggers for acid reflux, and many popular...

Dunkin' Fans Outraged Over 'Terrible' New Lids—'Spills Everywhere, It’s a Disaster!' Say Traumatized Customers

Nov 14, 2024 14:23 pm UTC| Life

Dunkin customers are in an uproar over the coffee giants recent switch to new lids for its iced beverages. The new design has triggered a flood of complaints from loyal fans, many of whom claim the lids are prone to...

Starbucks’ ‘Wicked’ Drinks and Merchandise Cast a Spell—‘Glinda’s Pink Potion’ and ‘Elphaba’s Cold Brew’ Are Here

Nov 14, 2024 14:16 pm UTC| Life

In anticipation of the highly-awaited Wicked film adaptation, Starbucks U.S. has brewed up something magical for fans and coffee lovers alike. To celebrate the iconic Broadway musicals upcoming big-screen debut, Starbucks...

Burger King’s ‘Whopper-ful’ Advent Calendar Brings 31 Days of Holiday Deals—‘It’s the Ultimate Countdown for Fans

Nov 14, 2024 14:10 pm UTC| Life

Burger King is diving headfirst into the holiday spirit with a series of festive promotions designed to capture the attention of fast-food lovers nationwide. Leading the charge is the launch of a limited-edition...

McDonald’s Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Sickens Over 100 Across 14 States—‘Quarter Pounder Nightmare’

Nov 14, 2024 13:55 pm UTC| Life

A widespread E. coli outbreak tied to McDonalds Quarter Pounder burgers has sickened at least 104 people across 14 states, according to an update from federal health officials. This outbreak, which has been traced to...

McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin' and More: Feast for Thanksgiving 2024? You Won’t Believe These Must-Have Holiday Treats

Nov 13, 2024 07:12 am UTC| Life

With Thanksgiving 2024 around the corner, some of the biggest names in fast food including McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, and Dunkin are rolling out holiday-inspired menus and must-try favorites to make the season...

McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin', and More Roll Out Juicy Deals For Thanksgiving 2024 That You Can’t Resist

Nov 13, 2024 07:07 am UTC| Life

As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, fast food giants like McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, and Dunkin are ready to offer deals and promotions that make holiday celebrations a little more affordable and much more...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade, AI Deals in Focus

U.S. stock futures traded mixed Monday as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook and prepared for major retail earnings, while developments involving Anthropic, Nvidia and the Strait of Hormuz also...

European Stocks Edge Higher as Fed Rate Pause Bets Rise

European equities moved modestly higher on Monday as falling government bond yields and a weaker U.S. dollar supported investor sentiment. Markets are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates...

US Dollar Slips as Soft Economic Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as softer economic indicators reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again in the near term, while the Japanese yen gained modestly despite disappointing...

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 1.8% in July, Below Forecast

Malaysias inflation rate moderated slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 1.8% from a year earlier, according to government data released on Monday. The latest increase in Malaysias Consumer Price Index (CPI) came...

BSP Sees Philippine Inflation Easing, Keeps Policy Options Open

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in the Philippines to gradually ease over the medium term, although risks to consumer prices remain tilted to the upside, central bank Governor Eli Remolona said on...

Politics

Russia-Ukraine Drone Attacks Escalate as Strikes Hit Moscow, Kyiv and Romania

Russia and Ukraine exchanged major missile and drone attacks overnight, leaving several people dead and damaging industrial and commercial facilities as the war continues to intensify. Russian forces struck ArcelorMittal...

US CENTCOM Chief Praises USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Amid Mental Health Concerns

U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln following a recent visit to the aircraft carrier, describing their performance and resilience as awe-inspiring amid growing...

Lula Targets Brazil’s Gig Workers as Reelection Battle Takes Shape

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his final reelection campaign on Sunday in Sao Bernardo do Campo, returning to the stadium where his rise as a labor leader began nearly five decades ago....

Trump Envoys Hold Gaza Peace Talks in Cairo as Israeli Strikes Continue

U.S. President Donald Trumps envoys held talks with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday as diplomatic efforts intensified to advance Washingtons Gaza peace plan while Israeli airstrikes continued...

Migrants in Spain’s Ceuta Protest for Asylum, Refuse Return to Morocco

Hundreds of migrants in Spains North African enclave of Ceuta gathered on a popular urban beach on Sunday, calling on Spanish authorities to grant them asylum rather than return them to Morocco. The protesters are among an...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Alphabet Eyes First Australian Dollar Bond as AI Spending Drives Funding Push

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is preparing for its first-ever Australian dollar bond issuance as the U.S. technology giant explores new funding sources amid rapidly rising artificial intelligence investment. The...

Alibaba Sells Lingxi Games for Over $1.5 Billion Amid AI Push

Alibaba Group is reportedly selling its gaming subsidiary Lingxi Games in a transaction that could value the Chinese video game studio at more than $1.5 billion, as the technology giant redirects resources toward...

Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Push Wins Morgan Stanley Support

Nvidia is doubling down on the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom with a plan to help mobilize as much as $500 billion in third-party capital, drawing participation from major financial firms including Apollo,...

Alphabet Shifts AI Strategy Toward Commercial Growth, Goldman Sachs Says

Alphabet is increasingly shifting its artificial intelligence strategy toward commercialization, scale and long-term revenue growth, according to Goldman Sachs analysts. The investment bank said recent management changes,...

Nvidia Eyes $3 Billion Investment in SoftBank-Backed AI Data Center

Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group-backed company developing a major AI data center campus in Ohio for OpenAI. According to a report by The Information, the...