McDonald’s fourth-quarter sales fell 1.4% in the US, reversing a year-earlier gain of 4.3%. The decline was attributed to an E. coli outbreak that sickened over 100 people across a dozen states and resulted in several lawsuits. Fresh slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders were identified as the likely source of the bacteria. The outbreak … Read more
A protester who held up Sudanese and Palestinian flags during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the Super Bowl has been banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events, a league spokesperson told CNN. The individual was confirmed to be part of the performance but acted without coordinating with showrunners. The protest occurred late in … Read more
Amazon’s stock has surged 2% after the US government agreed to maintain the “de minimis provision” that allows small packages valued at less than $800 to enter the country duty-free. The move was expected to harm Chinese e-commerce sites, but it will also benefit American online retailers like Amazon and eBay. The Trump administration’s decision … Read more
A new biomarker test developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine can detect small amounts of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, allowing for early-stage diagnosis and potential intervention. The test, which analyzes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), correlates with cognitive decline severity and could enable clinicians to identify patients who are most likely to … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Japan’s Nippon Steel will drop its bid to acquire US Steel, and instead invest heavily in the company without taking a majority stake. The announcement came during a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House. According to Trump, Nippon Steel will “invest heavily” … Read more
The soaring price of eggs has sparked concern among consumers and the agriculture industry, with many pointing fingers at politicians for not taking adequate action to curb the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus responsible for the deaths of over 40 million egg-laying birds last year. While it’s difficult to pinpoint a single politician or solution … Read more
A three-person arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, allowing them to continue their bid for majority ownership of the franchise. The decision sets up a high-stakes vote among fellow NBA owners to decide control of the team. The ruling determines that current owner Glen … Read more
Disney appears to be walking back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after a recent investor report failed to mention the company’s “Reimagine Tomorrow” program. The program aimed to amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories in media and entertainment. In November, Disney’s SEC report shortened its DEI section, only mentioning three initiatives: an executive … Read more
The Boston College Eagles are back in the Beanpot Championship game for the first time since 2019. On February 10, they’ll face off against the #8 ranked Boston University Terriers at TD Garden in Boston. The matchup is the third of the season between the two teams, and this time, a trophy will be on … Read more
Five Thai workers who were held hostage for over a year in Gaza have arrived back in Bangkok, Thailand. The men, aged between 27 and 36, were released on January 30 as part of an exchange arrangement with Hamas. The group was welcomed home by family members and Thai officials, including Foreign Minister Maris Sagniampongsa. … Read more