McDonald’s revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions shuttered stores in China and higher prices took a toll on U.S. demand. The Chicago burger giant said its revenue fell 3 percent to $5.72 billion in the April–June period. That was short of Wall Street’s forecast of $5.8 billion, according to…
Truck Driver on Trial in Crash That Killed 7 Motorcyclists
CONCORD, N.H.—A prosecutor said Tuesday that a commercial truck driver charged in the deaths in 2019 of seven members of a Marine motorcycle club told police he caused the crash and wasn’t looking, while the driver’s lawyer said it was the fault of the lead biker, who looked over his shoulder at his fellow riders…
Pacific Stinging Trees Pave the Way for New Pain Treatments
July 26, 2022
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Brushing up against a stinging tree is no pleasant experience, but these inflictors of pain may also hold the key to unlocking new treatments for pain, researchers at Australia’s University of Queensland (UQ) have found. The team from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, including Dr. Sam Robinson, studied toxins from both Australian and New Zealand…
Thailand Approves $748 Million Support Measures Amid Higher Inflation
BANGKOK—Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved additional support measures worth 27.4 billion baht ($748.23 million) to ease cost of living pressures and sustain consumption, amid rising inflation, the finance ministry said. The measures to run during September–October include 21.2 billion baht for 26.5 million people, or 800 baht each, under an existing scheme aimed at supporting…
Orange County Police Receives Cannabis Tax Grant for DUI Intervention Training
July 26, 2022
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Five Orange County cities—including Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Irvine, and Orange—received funding this month from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue for their police officers to be better trained in preventing tragedies caused by people driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. This year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant distributed…
California Unemployment Improves Slightly, SoCal Unemployment Climbs
July 26, 2022
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California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in June, down from 4.3 percent in May—or about 9,800 fewer unemployed—according to California Employment Development Department (EDD). However, many places in Southern California saw a slight rise in unemployment. Employers added 19,900 nonfarm payroll jobs in June, which marked the 12th consecutive month with a decrease…
US Police Officer Jailed in Mexico for Allegedly Violating Federal Law
An officer from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is in a Mexican jail for allegedly bringing a gun into the country during a recent trip, according to reports. Lemandries Hawes declared his personal firearm to the airline and checked it in with his luggage when he flew into Cancun on July 9, in violation…
Disney Changes ‘Fairy Godmothers in Training’ to Be More Gender-Neutral
Disney theme parks in the United States recently changed their “Fairy Godmothers in Training” program title to “Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices” to be more gender-neutral. At “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique” locations in the parks, visiting children have been traditionally dressed and styled by the “fairy godmothers” as their favorite Disney characters. But now these employees will have…
Buzz About Buttigieg as 2024 Candidate Overlooks His Far-Left Agenda, Analysts Say
July 26, 2022
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News Analysis Amid renewed concerns over President Joe Biden’s health and mounting speculation that he may not end up as the Democrats’ nominee for the White House in 2024, attention increasingly focuses on other potential candidates within a highly diverse and fragmented field. Pete Buttigieg, who ran for president in 2020 and currently serves as…
Knott’s Berry Farm Adds 3rd Day to Chaperone Policy
July 26, 2022
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BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm officials Tuesday announced the expansion of their policy regarding chaperones for youths in light of a recent brawl among teenagers at the theme park. Previously, the theme park required all guests 17 and younger to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone on Fridays and Saturdays, but now the theme park…
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