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The fast food price war is intensifying.Major fast-food chains are adding cheaper combo and set menu options to lure customers back to their restaurants. McDonald’s announced on May 10 that it would sell a $5 combo that includes a McChicken or McDouble, chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink, while Wendy’s launched a $3 breakfast combo on May 21 that includes an egg and cheese sandwich, bacon or sausage, and fries. Meanwhile, Chili’s launched a burger in April that it says has “twice the beef in a Big Mac” for $10.99, compared with $13 to $20 for the company’s other burgers.…

With just over a month until the second annual NASCAR Chicago Street Races, fans can get a glimpse of the action thanks to the NASCAR Street Racing Experience opening at the Chicago History Museum on Friday. The pop-up store features simulators, race cars, NASCAR memorabilia and more, giving Chicago residents a preview ahead of the race weekend in July. The exhibit transformed the Old Town Museum into a racer-driven showcase of Chicago’s rich history, giving visitors a glimpse into NASCAR’s past and present. While Chicago may not be what locals think of when they think of NASCAR, the city has…

Story Link ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – There are some seasons in program history that are forever remembered. And those seasons don’t always end with a championship. For the University of North Georgia women’s tennis team, 2024 was that season. The team’s best season in history ended with a matchup against No. 2-ranked Nova Southeastern in the national semifinals. Although the Knighthawks suffered a hard-fought 4-0 loss to the Sharks on Thursday, this year’s team proved what they are made of and set an achievable level of expectation for the future. “I told the guys after the game that…

Oak Park is known for its Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and as the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway. It’s also home to one of Food Guy’s favorite bakeries, which has now moved to a much larger space than when it first opened, allowing the owners to expand their menu. The two sisters started out selling baked goods at the Pilsen Farmers Market and acquired a small space in Oak Park in 2016 that was barely big enough to bake pies and cookies. They moved around the corner a few years ago and have been baking more than just sweets ever since.…

Community Food Connection’s food distribution program in Poway is going strong, but some of its equipment is showing signs of aging and monthly expenses are becoming more difficult to cover, officials said.This nonprofit public benefit corporation has been feeding local residents for the past 15 years. Food items including meat, dairy, bread and canned goods are distributed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-6pm behind Trinity Church San Diego, 14047 Twin Peaks Road, Building C.Bob Maddux, founding pastor of Trinity Church and co-founder of Community Food Connection with Rancho Penasquitos residents Kim and Bill Rearick, said food distribution programs have…

Lily Ginsburg helped Prospect High School’s 4×800 meter relay team win state championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior, meaning as a senior she had history to pursue, but unfortunately, a stress reaction in her femur put that history in jeopardy. “When I first found out, I was definitely doing the math in my head, trying to calculate when I would be back and how much practice I would have to do before state, but as it got closer to the end, I realized I had a good few weeks to start practicing and get in some races,” Ginsburg recalled.…

A customer receives a burger and ice cream at McDonald’s. (Getty Images) Once thought of as a quick and affordable meal, fast food is now considered a luxury for many Americans due to rising menu prices, according to a new study from LendingTree. The financial advice website recently asked more than 2,000 adults how they feel about fast food and how often they eat it. Nearly eight in 10 people surveyed said they considered fast food a “luxury item” and 62% said they were eating fast food less often because of rising prices. There was also a socio-economic factor. Half…

Jenna FryerINDIANAPOLIS — Late at night, long after Scott McLaughlin had clinched the pole position for the Indianapolis 500, his adrenaline still high and unable to sleep, he snuck into the grandstands to gather his thoughts.McLaughlin sat alone at the darkened Indianapolis Motor Speedway, listening to Post Malone and scrolling through his phone, replying to every congratulatory message that came his way for a race that the IndyCar star considers the greatest achievement of his career.McLaughlin will give Team Penske an exclusive front row at the Indy 500 for the first time since winning the pole position in the race…

In a statement on May 20, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Galan, Hamas President Yahya Sinwar, Hamas military chief Ibrahim al-Masri and Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh were charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. He called for the issuance of arrest warrants. According to the Rome Statute establishing the ICC, the Prosecutor does not have the power to make arrests. This power resides in a Pre-Trial Chamber (Pre-Trial Chamber), composed of three judges. If, as a result of the investigation conducted by the Prosecutor, he concludes that there…

A $6 million fine was imposed on a person who sent automated artificial intelligence-generated calls to voters imitating President Joe Biden’s voice ahead of the New Hampshire primary in January.Political consultant Steven Kramer was accused of using technology to create false identities and deceive voters.A $6 million fine was imposed.The Federal Communications Commission fined Cramer $6 million under the Caller ID Act and fined Ringo Telecom, the company Cramer called, $2 million.Cramer also faces 13 charges, including “voter pressure,” stemming from the fact that artificial intelligence-generated automated calls impersonating Biden were sent to thousands of voters before the New Hampshire…