McDonald’s is introducing a new permanent menu item, McCrispy Strips, which will be available in the US starting May 5. The chicken strips will be sold in orders of three or four and paired with a “savory, sweet and tangy” creamy chili sauce. According to McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, the demand for chicken strips has … Read more
Two Rhodes College students, Sandy Mansour and Kai Virani, have made it to the finals of a national undergraduate entrepreneurship competition in Minneapolis. Recently graduated from the University of Alabama, Sophia Surrett covers various topics including commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism for her current role … Read more
Scientists in the US claim to have discovered a new colour called “olo” that humans can’t see without advanced laser technology. The team, led by professors from California and Washington, used a device called Oz to “trick” their eyes into seeing the teal-like hue. Only five people, all with normal colour vision, have seen olo … Read more
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face in a Vatican basilica, discussing a possible ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia. The White House described their meeting as “very productive,” while Zelenskyy said it was symbolic but had potential to become historic. The talks came after a frosty February encounter … Read more
The US Agriculture Department has scrapped a Biden-era proposal aimed at reducing salmonella levels in raw chicken and turkey products, citing it as a burden on businesses. The decision was met with criticism from food safety experts who argue that the agency’s willingness to abandon the plan puts public health at risk. In 2021, the … Read more
Novo Nordisk, the maker of blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic, scored a major legal victory on Thursday when US District Judge Mark Pittman rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to keep making copies of the drugs. The decision prevents many compounding pharmacies from marketing or selling cheaper, unapproved versions of Wegovy … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard with the 185th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Howard, 23, has a classic size for the position at 6-foot-4 and 236 pounds. In his final season at Ohio State, Howard led the Buckeyes to a national championship and threw for over 4,000 yards … Read more
The main event of SmackDown’s April 25 episode saw a thrilling three-way TLC match for the WWE tag team titles between Street Profits, DIY, and Motor City Machine Guns. In light of their benching at WrestleMania 41, it was expected that these wrestlers would go all out to prove their worth. The four competitors were … Read more
A new study has provided fresh insights into the Yellowstone Caldera’s volcanic activity, suggesting that a magma cap may play a crucial role in releasing pressure and reducing the likelihood of massive eruptions. According to Michael Poland, scientist in charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, researchers have discovered a 200-foot thick magma cap that allows … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons have selected University of Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. with the No. 118 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This move brings some competition to their safety room, which already features Jessie Bates III, Jordan Fuller, and DeMarcco Hellams. Bowman’s skills make him a promising addition. … Read more