$3 for a single McDonalds hash brown? Customers are fed up and pushing back
NEW YORK (CNN) — Corporate America may be bumping up against the limit of its power to keep raising prices as consumers in some markets cry uncle.
At McDonald’s, which has repeatedly boasted about its ability to raise menu prices without denting sales, executives are finally acknowledging that customers need a break.
On Monday, as the burger chain reported weaker-than-expected sales at its U.S. stores, CEO Chris Kempczinski addressed McDonald’s “affordability” problem, and indicated the chain would cut prices on some menu items.
Ex-Mirax Set to Complete Federation Tower
Despite the freezing cold and sharp wind, 257 meters above the ground construction work on the 66th floor of the east tower of the Federation Tower complex is underway, after developer Nazvanie.net — formerly known as Mirax Group — resumed work in June.
The ambitious project at Moskva-City, on the west side of the capital next to the Third Ring Road, is slated to become Europe's tallest skyscraper, outdoing the current leader — the Commerzbank building in Frankfurt am Main.
The complex, whose construction stalled in November 2008 amid the global financial crisis, is expected to be completed in 2013, when the east tower — whose height will exceed 360 meters — and an adjoining spire 506 meters tall are put into commission, Nazvanie.
LIRR employee had unauthorized dual employment, MTA says
A Long Island Rail Road machinist also worked as an airline customer service and cargo agent for decades, according to an investigation by the MTA inspector general.
The 20-year LIRR machinist claimed to be working both jobs simultaneously on more than 100 occasions over 31 months since 1996.
The unidentified worker is one of two MTA employees targeted in the investigation. The other, a Transit "track worker/chauffeur," was also working as a freight truck driver and violated the agency's rest rules.
Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment
The jury, consisting of Texas senators, has acquitted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment he faced in a rare Texas Senate impeachment trial after Paxton was suspended by the Texas House in May.
The 16 articles were rejected overwhelmingly, with not even a simple majority voting in favor of any of the articles. A supermajority of 21 votes was required to convict Paxton on an impeachment article.
5 best mountaineering films you must watch
Trust Ajay Devgn to go where no contemporary director has gone in recent times. Looking at the promos, Shivaay looks like a mountaineer’s dream come true. Here’s looking at some of the best Hollywood offerings about mountaineering…
The Eiger Sanction (1975) Clint Eastwood stars and directs in this high stakes drama filmed on location in the Eiger Mountain, Switzerland. Eastwood plays a university professor and former assassin who agrees to join an international climbing team attempting the North Face of the Eiger Mountain in order to terminate a Russian assassin.
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Using a Straw While You Drink Can Make You Look Older Best Life
The internet is full of advice about aging gracefully that applies to every facet of life. If you've been paying attention, you know you should consume a well-balanced diet, invest in SPF, and clear your makeup bin of the colors that could add years to your look. Sometimes, this advice veers silly; other times, it's the kind of helpful stuff that older you will be glad you implemented. We're here to serve you more of the latter.
Your Guide to a Happy and Healthy Life
Do you see 1313 a lot? On your clock, it’s always 13:13, or does your bill show $13.13? Well, guess what? Your guardian angels might be saying something!
So, what does angel number 1313 mean?
Well, the angel number 1313 contains two special numbers, 1 and 3. Number 1 is about positive change and leading. And three is all about happy vibes and creativity. So, 1313 is like your angels saying, “You’re awesome; start new things, and be creative!
Animal Kingdom star and Sean Penn's ex-wife Leila George puffs on a vape before doing the Bondi to B
Sean Penn's ex-wife Leila George took the edge off before doing the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old Australian actress sucked on a blueberry raspberry-flavoured vape before pounding the pavement in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
The Animal Kingdom star wore unique attire for the walk, showing off her fit figure in a pair of frayed denim shorts and a black bikini top.
She tucked her grey T-shirt into the back pocket of her shorts and rocked a pair of black sunglasses.
Biden decried as absolute worst president ever | News, Sports, Jobs
So, in addition to every ridiculous thing that Biden has already said and done, now he wants homeowners with good credit to pay higher interest rates to help those with lower interest rates.
Seriously? Anyone who still makes excuses for this inept, corrupt president is as demented as he is. Who stands to benefit from this stupid move? The banks. The interest goes to them and nobody else. So, add this to the list of things that Biden has done to ruin this country in the short time he has been in office.