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Former President Donald Trump served up french fries Sunday at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s, oversalting spuds and peppering in some jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris. Without evidence, Trump has accused Harris of lying about the experience as a way to improve her working-class credibility. “It was a big part of her resume that she worked at McDonald’s — how tough a job it was,” Trump said at the restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. “I wouldn’t mind this job,” Trump said. She gave them one french fry for 30 reporters.”Toward the end of his appearance, Trump was informed it was Harris' 60th birthday.

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☆ Trump thrusts McDonald’s into the political arena in final days of campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Donald Trump is pulling one of the most iconic American companies – McDonald’s – into the political arena in the final days of his third White House bid. “I’m going to McDonald’s to work the french fry,” Trump told supporters Saturday at a rally in the Pittsburgh area. A campaign official told CNN that Harris worked at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California, during the summer of 1983 when she was still a student at Howard University in Washington. It’s unclear why Trump has latched on to Harris’ McDonald’s employment or why a visit there was warranted during one of his few remaining weekends before Election Day. “I think my father knows the McDonald’s menu much better than Kamala Harris ever did,” Trump Jr. said.

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☆ Trump cooks fries at McDonald's as he attempts to cast doubt on Harris' earlier employment at the chain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Donald Trump visited a McDonald's in a key Pennsylvania county on Sunday. Kamala Harris said she once worked at a McDonald's, which is a key part of her biography. For weeks, Trump has attempted to sow doubt — without providing evidence — that Vice President Kamala Harris ever worked at McDonald's, which has become a key part of her biography. Trump senior advisor Jason Miller also cast doubt on Harris' McDonald's employment on Saturday, telling reporters that Trump was going to the restaurant "so that one candidate in this race could have actually worked at McDonald's." Related stories"When Trump feels desperate, all he knows how to do is lie," Harris campaign spokesman Ian Sams told The New York Times.

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☆ Your favorite food brands may be done playing mind games with you — for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —These past few years, it seems like food companies have been playing some serious mind games with us. As food companies have seen their costs rise substantially over the past few years, many have used two sneaky strategies, dubbed shrinkflation and skimpflation, to avoid having to raise the prices of their goods. Yet when companies simply pass along price increases to consumers, there’s also no shortage of backlash — just ask McDonald’s. So the days of shrinkflation, at least when it comes to food, could be numbered. “I would expect (food companies) to shift their strategy and find a different mind game to play that maybe people are not quite looking out for yet,” Hydock said.

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☆ Week 8’s top 10 college football games: Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee and much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Justin Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

On the heels of two of the more riveting weeks of college football in recent memory comes a jam-packed Saturday that features a trio of SEC headliners, including a top-five clash between blue bloods. There’s also multiple rivalry games that feature boots (sort of), and a potential College Football Playoff showcase in Bloomington, Indiana, of all places. Stream college football on fubo. 17 Kansas State (5-1) at West Virginia (3-3), 7:30 p.m., Fubo, FoxThere are intriguing matchups involving the Big 12’s three ranked teams this week, including Oklahoma State at No. 8 LSU (5-1) at Arkansas (4-2), 7 p.m., Fubo, ESPNIt’s the Battle for the Golden Boot, one of the more underappreciated rivalry names and trophies in college football.

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☆ I tried Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal inspired by 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' Nostalgia isn't enough for brands to win over customers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Wendy's "SpongeBob SquarePants" collab features a new burger and a pineapple-flavored Frosty. When I ordered the meal, The Krabby Patty came with tasty toppings and a tangy signature sauce. Wendy's teamed up with Paramount, which owns Nickelodeon, and "SpongeBob SquarePants" to celebrate the cartoon series' 25th anniversary with a limited-time-only meal collaboration, which launched on October 8. "The Wendy's Krabby Patty is just a standard Wendy's burger with different sauce." This is what I thought of Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal.

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☆ Chick-fil-A is cooking up a $75 million plan for chicken domination in Asia — starting with Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The fast-food chain said it plans to invest $75 million in Singapore over 10 years. AdvertisementChick-fil-A has announced plans for a restaurant in Asia, set to open in Singapore in late 2025. In a press release on Thursday, the fast-food chain said the restaurant's opening is part of a 10-year-long, $75 million investment into Singapore. The brand is also accepting Singaporean applications to be the island's "first independent Chick-fil-A franchise Owner-Operator." And the average Chick-fil-A franchise made $9.4 million in sales that year.

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☆ Sorry fast food fans — your burger is only going to get more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Beef prices in the US are rising due to a historic drought and herd liquidation. Fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King have already raised prices due to inflation. AdvertisementInflation has not been kind to food prices — especially for eating out. AdvertisementThe USDA reported that this led to record retail beef prices, with an all-fresh value of $8.15 per pound for July. "The reality is over the next couple of years, beef prices are going to continue to go higher," Zimmerman said.

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☆ I tried Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers. The recipe only called for 6 ingredients but was anything but simple to make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made Martha Stewart's six-ingredient recipe for green-chile chicken burgers. The chicken patties fell apart as I grilled them, and the recipe called for unconventional toppings. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Most recently, I tried her recipe for six-ingredient green-chile chicken burgers. I figured the simple burger recipe, which called for ground chicken, cilantro, and diced green chiles, looked easy enough.

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☆ A Swiss town borders 2 other countries, making it the ideal base for exploring. Here's what 6 days in Basel were like.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I spent six days in the Swiss city of Basel, exploring the town's rich art scene. AdvertisementWhen you land in Basel, Switzerland, you land in a Swiss fantasy. I had arrived for its biggest art celebration: Art Basel, an international fair where 250 gallerists feature 4,000 artists. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderHere, I tracked down French pastries, hopped on a trolly tour, and got lost in the picturesque streets. The one thing I feel I missed during my Basel trip was a visit to Germany.

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☆ Mark Cuban took his wife to White Castle to see 'if you really love me'—now they've been married for 22 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For Mark Cuban, it was all about a simple 100% USDA beef patty slider. When Cuban married his wife, Tiffany Stewart, he'd been a billionaire for roughly three years. He had one question for her before they tied the knot, he told the "Club Shay Shay" podcast last week: Would she go to White Castle with him? "We're going to White Castle, and if you really love me, you'll eat a White Castle burger," said Cuban, 66. Twenty-two years and three children later, Cuban and Stewart are still married.

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☆ Unwashed poppy seeds: Opioid overdose from tainted tea prompts proposed bill
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Hilzenrath | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

People have died after drinking tea brewed from unwashed poppy seeds. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate have proposed legislation “to prohibit the distribution and sale of contaminated poppy seeds in order to prevent harm, addiction, and further deaths from morphine-contaminated poppy seeds.” The bill was one of several on the agenda for a September 10 House hearing. On the other hand, tea made from large quantities of unwashed poppy seeds could lead to addiction and overdose, doctors said. The US Drug Enforcement Administration said unwashed poppy seeds can kill when used alone or in combination with other drugs. The US Department of Justice has brought criminal prosecutions over the sale of unwashed poppy seeds.

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☆ McDonald’s is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —When McDonald’s rolled out the Chicken Big Mac in the United Kingdom, it sold out within 10 days. The Chicken Big Mac is similar to its beefy sibling; however, it replaces the two burgers with two tempura chicken patties. It also includes the signature Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce and a slice of American cheese. In a press release Thursday, McDonald’s says that its customers have been “clamoring” for the Chicken Big Mac after making previous appearances on the chain’s menu across the world. The Chicken Big Mac has made a brief appearance in the US before: In 2022, McDonald’s released it as a test in some of its Miami restaurants to gather feedback from customers.

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☆ The world’s first Nintendo Museum is now open
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

If these games played an important part in your childhood, Japan’s long-awaited new Nintendo Museum is a must-visit. Opened to the public on October 2, the interactive space is set in the video game company’s former factory complex in Uji, about an hour south of the city of Kyoto. Spread across three main buildings, the Nintendo Museum leads visitors through the company’s 135-year history with an exhaustive exhibition that includes rare consoles and prototypes, interactive games, experiences and even a themed burger restaurant. Meanwhile, “Big Controller” lets players collaborate and play classic Nintendo games on, as the name suggests, oversized controllers designed to look like the originals from consoles like Wii and Famicom. The courtyard of the new Nintendo Museum.

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☆ Wendy’s is celebrating SpongeBob’s birthday with a Krabby Patty meal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Krusty Krab, the fictional fast-food restaurant in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” will never be real, but at least the second-best thing is — a Krabby Patty. Wendy’s is releasing a special meal, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated TV series, which includes a “Krabby Patty Kollab” cheeseburger and a “Pineapple Under the Sea” Frosty flavoring at its US and Canadian restaurants for a limited time beginning October 8. The Krabby Patty is the same as a regular cheeseburger but with an additional slice of cheese and a “top-secret” Krabby Kollab sauce, the chain announced Wendnesday. McDonald’s often releases celebrity meals, which features food already on its menu but with a special name, finding financial success with them. As a result, companies have released value meals and special promotions to ramp up sales.

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☆ Broadway star Gavin Creel, known for performances in 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Hair,' dies at 48
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Create your free profile or log in to save this articleCreate your free profile or log in to save this articleTony Award-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel died Monday, months after being diagnosed with an aggressive, rare cancer. He made his Broadway debut as Jimmy Smith in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” in 2002, a role that earned him his first Tony nomination. Gavin Creel and the cast of "Hair" perform at the Tony Awards in New York City on June 7, 2009. Gavin Creel during the curtain call for the "Thoroughly Modern Millie" reunion concert in New York City on Feb. 18, 2018. His "extraordinary talent, kindness, and passion lit up the stage and our hearts," the show wrote in its X post, sharing the star's acceptance speech.

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☆ Jimmy Carter is setting a new record for American presidents. It’s important for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images Carter works at a construction site sponsored by the Jimmy Carter Work Project in Asan, South Korea, in 2001. Alex Wong/Getty Images Carter meets with Obama and other former presidents at the White House in January 2009. Richard Lewis/The Elders/Getty Images Carter was interviewed for "The Presidents' Gatekeepers" project at the Carter Center in Atlanta in September 2011. Chris McKay/Getty Images Carter talks about his cancer diagnosis during a news conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta in August 2015. The 1983 tweaks to Social Security included, for instance, the counting of some Social Security benefits as taxable income and a gradual increase of the retirement age from 65 to 67.

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☆ Why analysts are calling Cava the next Chipotle
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Natalie Rice | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Cava has had an impressive year since going public in June 2023. Now, Wall Street analysts see shades of another fast-casual success story: Chipotle Mexican Grill . In its most recent results for the second quarter of 2024, Cava bucked industry trends by posting same-store sales growth of 14.4% and traffic growth of 9.5%. Cava Group co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman has said its prices increased 15% between 2019 and 2024. "You hear a lot about the value wars lately.

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☆ Mediterranean diet: Author Suzy Karadsheh shares 7 simple secrets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Karla Walsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“I started receiving emails from folks whose doctors had prescribed the Mediterranean diet and were seeking approachable recipes,” Karadsheh said. Instead of cutting anything out, consider focusing on these seven commandments of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Karadsheh recommends. Use mostly extra-virgin olive oilIncorporating olive oil as a primary source of fat is the No. 1 thing that distinguishes the Mediterranean diet from other eating patterns, according to Karadsheh. A cake with olive oil is so tender since olive oil remains liquid at room temp.

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☆ I tried 43 of Trader Joe's fall foods, and would buy at least 31 of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

Trader Joe's Fall Harvest salsa had an unusual sweetness that I didn't care forThe Fall Harvest salsa isn't the only seasonal dip Trader Joe's has for fall. Trader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thicker than I expectedTrader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thick. I used Trader Joe's pumpkin brioche to make a lovely French toastTrader Joe's pumpkin brioche is a unique fall take. Trader Joe's pumpkin 4-cheese Greek-yogurt dip had way too many competing flavorsI was not a fan of this Trader Joe's dip. Trader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix can elevate your fall breakfast gameTrader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix was incredible.

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☆ John Banuelos: What to know about the Jan. 6 shooter arrested three years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Thomas Lake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +33 min

He was still at large in July 2021, when he took part in a fight in Salt Lake City that left another man dead. He’d been living in a park in downtown Salt Lake City, and he’d decided to cook for his hungry new friends. The Salt Lake City Police Department also declined, even though its investigation into Senn’s death was complete. In recent years he appeared to split his time between Chicago and Salt Lake City. Mark Peterson/ReduxReturning to Salt Lake City by unknown methods, Banuelos resumed his frequent appearances in local police reports.

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☆ McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks were feared as job killers. Instead, something surprising happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —Self-service kiosks at McDonald’s and other fast-food chains have loomed as job killers since they were first rolled out 25 years ago. The kiosks show the unintended consequences of technology in fast-food and retail settings, including self-checkout. Chains are now experimenting with artificial intelligence at drive-thru lanes, and the experience with kiosks holds lessons for them. It raised a familiar refrain that those workers would be replaced by technology, such as self-service kiosks. Fast-food chains and retailers need to do a better job communicating what the potential benefits of kiosks and self-checkout are to consumers and employees, Andrews said.

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☆ 8 Midwest chains we wish were available nationwide
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Zoë Miller | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some of the most beloved fast-food chains in the US are based in the Midwest. The Midwest is also home to a few non-burger chains like Graeter's Ice Cream and Runza. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here are some fast-food chains from the Midwest that we wish were available across the country. Note: Some of these chains have a few locations outside the Midwest, but since they're based in the Midwest and primarily serve that region of the US, they're included on this list.

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☆ McDonald’s is selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day, Wendy's is giving them out for a penny
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For the second consecutive year, the fast food giant is discounting one of its most popular menu items on National Cheeseburger Day. On Sept. 18 only, customers will be able to buy the chain's famous Double Cheeseburger for 50 cents. The offer is available to customers who use the fast food chain's smartphone app, and is limited to one burger per customer. Users who open the app will be prompted to take advantage of the National Cheeseburger Day promotion, and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. The offering from the Golden Arches is competing with value combos from rival fast food chains like Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy's and Popeyes.

Persons: McDonald's, Taco, Burger, Bacon, Burger King Organizations: Taco Bell, CNBC Locations: Wendy's

☆ National Cheeseburger Day: Here are the deals to relish
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day, with some of the biggest chains offering some much-needed discounts amid consumer complaints about rising prices. It’s part of company’s string of deals to kickstart slumping sales, including recently extending its popular $5 value meal until December. Fast food has been a low-profit margin business with little customer loyalty. McDonald’s pricey burgers have become a flashpoint of criticism and a symbol of elevated fast food prices. So deals are particularly crucial to fast food companies at the moment to lure customers back.

Persons: they’re, Burger King, Jack, Jack ” cheeseburger, ”, Joe Erlinger Organizations: New, New York CNN, Wednesday, McDonald’s Locations: New York, White, McDonald’s USA

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