By Chris Newlands,Business reporter The sudden decision by McDonald’s to take over ownership of its branches in Israel has thrust the franchise company Alonyal and its chief executive Omri Padan into the spotlight. McDonald’s will buy back all of its Israeli restaurants after global sales slumped due to a boycott of the brand over its…
As former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial gets underway in New York this week, the CBS News Confirmed team has been tracking potentially misleading narratives that have gained some traction on social media. Here are three of the viral claims that have emerged during the trial so far and what to know about them. …
Long-simmering tensions between China and its neighbors took center stage on Thursday as leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines gathered at the White House to push back on Beijing’s stepped-up pressure on Manila in the disputed South China Sea. US President Joe Biden’s administration is expected to announce new joint military efforts and…
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have now met the delegate threshold to become their parties’ presumptive nominees, bringing the policy battle being waged in November’s presidential election into sharper focus. Mr Biden, 81, and his White House team are attempting to frame the next presidential race as a choice between democracy and decency, and what they claim is Mr Trump’s…
Credit cards are a ubiquitous financial tool, offering convenience and flexibility in managing expenses. However, one aspect of credit cards that often confuses consumers is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR). In this article, we’ll demystify APR and explain how it impacts your credit card balances and overall financial health. Introduction to APR The Annual Percentage…
A witness in Donald Trump’s criminal trial Monday revealed that all personal checks from the ex-president’s account were personally signed by him, reporters said. This includes the “reimbursement” that he sent his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, after he allegedly paid adult film star Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about a sexual relationship with Trump. This is according to…
Kristi Noem, Katie Britt, Kari Lake, and Nikki Haley were all once seen as top contenders in Trump’s veepstakes. Just a few months later, they all seem to have blown their shot. A few short months ago, the conventional wisdom emanating from Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign seemed to be that the former president was looking for…
A judge who wants to “Stop Republicans” should not hear the case of America’s No. 1 Republican. The Democrat double-standard machine is in sixth gear, its default position when it concerns Donald J. Trump. Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan slapped a gag order on the former president in his so-called hush-money case. Merchan accused Trump of making “threatening, inflammatory, denigrating” comments about…
Lauren Boebert, a figure whose notoriety seems to escalate with each passing controversy, has once again captured public attention with her bewildering antics. It’s not merely the recent spectacle of her public breakup with a liberal boyfriend, preceded by scandalous allegations of groping, that draws incredulity; rather, it’s the litany of outlandish statements and actions…
A senior Toronto cop is being tried for professional misconduct after admitting to helping black officers cheat to get promotions. Superintendent Stacy Clarke is facing several charges after revealing she had provided confidential interview information to six African-Canadian officers. In 2021, Clarke, the highest-ranking black woman in the Toronto Police Service (TPS), sat on a…
Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in five key swing states that could decide the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll. The survey, released Monday by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer, found Biden trailing Trump among registered voters in a head-to-head matchup by seven points in Arizona, 10 points…
THIS is the terrifying moment a Boeing cargo plane crash-landed on its nose after its front landing gear failed. The 767 aircraft, which belonged to the US mail service FedEx, was travelling from Paris to Istanbul and sent sparks flying as it nosedived on the runway. It only made a second effort at landing, “pecking” into the runway with its…
Donald Trump is having a hard time keeping his eyes open. These aren’t early-afternoon siestas or weekend catnaps; they’re something more unusual. On numerous occasions, the former president has been spotted dozing off in court—during his own trial. Yes, the New York criminal trial arising from alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Although there…
Students at one school are getting more than $200,000 refunded after experiencing financial aid delays. President Joe Biden has passed several student loan forgiveness options for federal borrowers, but students at La’ James Cosmetology School are getting something even better. The for-profit Iowa school agreed to the refunds after delaying or even withholding financial aid to hundreds of students. Students previously…
Planning a vacation is an exciting endeavor, filled with dreams of relaxation and exploration. However, amidst all the excitement, it’s essential not to overlook one crucial aspect of travel preparation: travel insurance. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of travel insurance and provide valuable tips to ensure a stress-free vacation experience. Introduction to…
Donald Trump’s promise to oil bosses at a Mar-a-Lago meeting last month, in which he reportedly spoke bluntly of a “deal” with executives that would see him scrap troublesome environmental regulations “on day one” if they raised $1 billion to get him back in the White House, not only shocked the executives involved, but The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy and Danielle…
Former President Donald Trump’s team of tag-along Republican senators and representatives traveling to New York City to rage against the criminal hush money trial and help him violate the gag order is not going to do him any real favors, argued former Rep. David Jolly (R-FL) on MSNBC Friday evening. In fact, he told anchor Katie Phang,…
Donald Trump has been forced to spend three days in court, listening to multiple Americans describe what they don’t like him — and he doesn’t seem happy. On day three of jury selection in the New York hush money trial, the pool of prospective jurors got specific about their issues with Trump. Lawfare’sTyler McBrien posted…
Donald Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, argued that the gag order imposed on the former president in his Manhattan hush money trial was unconstitutional, stating that it infringed upon his First Amendment rights. Speaking to Fox News outside the Manhattan criminal courthouse, where Trump faces ongoing charges of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to…
Donald Trump’s former campaign manager looked squarely into the camera and promised his viewers they were about to witness a bold new era in politics. “You’re going to see some of the most amazing new technology in artificial intelligence that’s going to replace polling in the future across the country,” said Brad Parscale in a…