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Two Americas, one drive-thru: Welcome to fast food's contradictory, split-screen economy

From McDonald's to Papa John's to Wingstop, Q1 earnings are painting a portrait of a nation sorting itself into winners and losers at the drive-thru window.

Fortune

In Diverse Southwest Houston, Longtime Incumbent Hubert Vo Forced into Runoff Row

After 20 years in office, opponents say he’s become out of touch and absent. Now he must survive a runoff against Alief school board member Darlene Breaux.

Texas Observer

McDonald's posts better-than-expected first quarter sales. But higher gas prices threaten demand

“Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said.

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35 Internet Mysteries That Disturbed People For Years, But Have An Easier Explanation Than It Might Seem

Did you know where the picture for the Russian Sleep Experiment creepypasta comes from? Or have you ever wondered whether the infamous "Cooper Family Photo" is real? Well, now you can get your answers from r/InternetMysteries, an online group where Internet sleuths explore and solve old digital folklore mysteries. If…

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7 Stocks Worth Buying the Dip in Now... Or At Least Adding to Your Watchlist

While the S&P 500 notched another record close on Tuesday, 17 NYSE and Nasdaq Composite stocks fell to new 52-week lows. Here’s why the seven highest-priced names deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Barchart

Florida woman stops at McDonald’s, then killed 3 sheriff deputies. Then she blames McDonald’s for the ‘brain fog’

According to her, a big McDonald's meal is the culprit.

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Australian supermarket sauerkraut taste test: one is ‘like eating the smell of McDonald’s pickle’

It’s ‘Gut Coachella’ for Nicholas Jordan and friends, who blind taste a line-up of 20 shredded and fermented cabbage products

The Guardian - AU

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Ingenious McDonald's print ads are going viral (again)

Another minimal masterpiece from the burger brand.

Creative Bloq

McDonald's Phase Out Self-Serve Soda Refills: What You Can Do to Get Free Beverage Top-Ups While You Still Can

McDonald's is phasing out self-serve soda fountains by 2032, ending the era of unlimited refills. This change is part of a modernisation strategy to streamline operations and adapt to consumer habits.

International Business Times UK

'I Thought It Was a Prank': Florida Jury Convicts Teen in Movie Night Murder After Survivors Relive 'Nightmare' Ambush

Thomas Roy Stein, 18, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2024 shooting of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller in Cape Coral. Learn about the case, trial, and implications of teen gun violence.

International Business Times UK

McDonald’s Is Down 4% and Starbucks Is Up 25% in 2026. The Better Dividend Stock Might Surprise You.

Starbucks is up 25% in 2026 while McDonald's slipped 4%. So why might McDonald's still be the smarter dividend buy? The numbers tell a story most investors are missing.

Barchart

Subway brings back $5 meals as it enters fast food chain value war

Subway’s value menu includes three categories: Deli Faves, Protein Pockets, and a rotating Sub of the Day

The Independent UK

If You'd Put $1,000 Into Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

CMG stock clobbers the market over the past two decades, but its outperformance ends there.

Kiplinger

McDonald’s leads fast-food drinks war with new crafted menu

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

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USC Star Alijah Arenas to Return to School, Adding to Loaded Roster for Trojans Next Season

The former five-star recruit will return to school and look to reach his potential at full health.

The Independent UK

McDonald’s launches first Happy Meals collaboration with Netflix: See the toys

The new toys will be available at McDonald’s restaurants in the US starting May 5

The Guardian - AU

McDonald’s to open on Melbourne street once dubbed ‘world’s coolest’ after winning legal challenge

Fast food giant cannot be denied on basis it doesn’t suit ‘vibe’ of location, tribunal finds

International Business Times

McDonald's Stock 2026 Outlook: Why Wall Street Sees MCD as a Buy With $341 Target

As investors weigh opportunities in the fast-food sector amid persistent consumer caution, McDonald's Corp. emerges as a defensive play with steady dividend growth and global expansion potential, though near-term sales pressures have tempered expectations for 2026. Wall Street's consensus leans "moderate buy," with an average 12-month price target of roughly…

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The Independent UK

Top value meals you can purchase for $5 - $10 at fast food chains

You can still get plenty of bang for your buck at major chains

The Times of India

‘We look into them’: McDonald’s UK boss admits ongoing staff complaints years after harassment scandal

McDonald’s UK and Ireland chief executive Lauren Schultz has admitted that the company is still receiving complaints from staff years after a major sexual harassment scandal shook the fast-food chain.

The Independent UK

McDonald’s UK boss says ‘hard to do business’ but will keep investing in workers

The firm has unveiled its largest paid work experience programme to help tackle rising youth unemployment.

Evening Standard

McDonald’s UK boss says ‘it's hard to do business’ but will keep investing in workers

The firm has unveiled its largest paid work experience programme to help tackle rising youth unemployment

The Independent UK

McDonald’s new value menu debuts across US - but fast-food giant ends other deal program

McDonald’s rolled out a new value menu Tuesday - here’s what you need to know

Sports Illustrated

Picking Prime Video Over ‘Inside the NBA’ Is All About Personal Preference

Do you want your NBA studio show to lean on X’s and O’s or entertainment?

Barchart

What You Need to Know Ahead of McDonald's Earnings Release

McDonald's will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

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