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McDonald’s is reviving fan favorites, spicing up its menu and emphasizing low-cost items to bring inflation-weary customers back to the Golden Arches. The world’s largest restaurant chain recently announced it was bringing back the popular Snack Wrap, which makes its return to McD’s outlets on July 10, along with a new, limited-time Spicy Egg McMuffin…
The assessment of Starbucks’ China operations is still in its initial phase. Credit: testing/Shutterstock. Starbucks is reviewing offers from potential investors interested in acquiring a majority stake in its China business, as reported by Bloomberg. The Seattle-based coffee chain is shortlisting bidders for the next phase of negotiations, with those selected expected to gain access…
The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go in 2025. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the national case count surpassed 2019, when there were 1,274 cases for the year…
A revised expansion plan by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has triggered fresh anger among Pok Fu Lam residents, who have accused it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence and only meeting them for three hours over the past eight months. But some lawmakers on Wednesday said the university had made “major…
Washington — Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician appeared before the House Oversight Committee for closed-door testimony on Wednesday and declined to answer questions as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden’s age and health. The committee has sought Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s testimony as new reporting emerged earlier this year about the…
Imagine a decade ago, your smartphone’s brain was stamped “Made in Taiwan” or “Designed in California.” Now, China’s tech giants are quietly rewriting that script, proving that innovation can flourish even under restrictive conditions. The embargo that sparked the offensive In 2019, Washington barred Huawei—and later Xiaomi—from buying advanced components from U.S. firms like Qualcomm…
Want to run faster instantly? Previous studies have found benefits in cross-training, keeping your eyes focused on a spot ahead, and wearing the right shoes. But, researchers say that just a few choice words can help give you the boost you need to win your next race. Advertisement “The words we speak to athletes have…
Washington — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will be sending administrative subpoenas to Harvard University for information about its foreign students, the latest escalation in its ongoing battle with the Ivy League school. The Department of Homeland Security said the demand for information relates to Harvard’s certification under the Student Visitor and Exchange…
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to form a more objective and rational perception of China, and pursue a more positive and pragmatic China policy, News.Az reports citing Reuters. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to the recent remarks made by European…
Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say Russia has fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight. That tops previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks. It’s part of Moscow’s intensifying aerial and…