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McDonald’s workers caught in the middle of confusing, intimate act in front of customers
nypost.com/2025/01/10/lifestyle/mcdonalds-employees-caught-in-confusing-act-in-front-of-customers/
McDonald's serves up a massive job offer throughout Spain: In Malaga province, the selection of personnel for the new fast-food establishment in Mijas ...
surinenglish.com/spain/mcdonalds-serves-up-massive-job-offer-throughout-20250115160322-nt.html
McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals: Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of ...
ctvnews.ca/business/mcdonald-s-is-the-latest-company-to-roll-back-diversity-goals-1.7166369
Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?: Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. joins a growing list of companies that ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/01/10/which-us-companies-are-pulling-back-on-diversity-initiatives-2/
Quick Glance: Companies Scale Back Diversity Initiatives
- The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is cutting back on its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that abolished affirmative action in college admissions.
- Conservative activists have targeted firms in an effort to challenge similar diversity programs in the workplace.
- McDonald's, Walmart, Ford, and other organizations have indicated plans to discontinue or revise their diversity goals and initiatives.
- These companies stress their commitment to hiring the most skilled individuals without considering protected characteristics such as race or gender.
Labor court: settlement in discrimination lawsuit against McDonalds: Berlin - In the discrimination lawsuit brought by a trans woman against the fast food chain ...
mz.de/panorama/vergleich-bei-diskriminierungsklage-gegen-mcdonalds-3982552
McDonalds no longer "woke"? Company abolishes diversity targets: McDonalds joins a number of large companies that are dropping their diversity ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/mcdonalds-laesst-diversity-ziele-fallen-li.2287333
Quick Glance: McDonald's Removes Diversity Goals from Company Policy
- McDonald's has decided to eliminate diversity goals for hiring and suppliers.
- This decision aligns with a trend among other companies responding to social media pressure to drop similar initiatives.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling against preferential treatment for certain groups may have prompted McDonald's to reassess its policies.
- Despite these changes, McDonald's emphasizes its commitment to inclusion and progress in increasing the representation of women and ethnic minorities in leadership roles.
McDonald's says it is revising some of its diversity practices: McDonald's says it is changing some of its inclusion standards, becoming the latest large company ...
npr.org/2025/01/07/nx-s1-5250778/mcdonalds-dei-diversity-revision
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy: If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/business/starbucks-open-door-policy-reversed-public-bathroom/article_6d5ab8de-71ca-589b-a496-ee02fcd2a2ae.html
America’s China Strategy Is Incomplete: Putting Beijing on the Back Foot Requires Economic Tools Beyond Tariffs
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/americas-china-strategy-incomplete
Citigroup axes more staff as part of cost-cutting plan: Cost savings will partly be channelled into areas such as data quality and regulatory controls ...
straitstimes.com/business/banking/citigroup-cuts-more-jobs-as-part-of-ongoing-cost-cutting-plan
Quick Glance: BP Plans Job Cuts to Slash Costs
- BP will reduce approximately 4,700 jobs, representing over 5% of its workforce.
- The cuts will mainly impact office staff, while 6,000 employees at petrol stations will remain unaffected.
- CEO Murray Auchincloss aims for $2 billion in savings by 2026 and has halted or paused 30 projects.
- The strategy focuses on enhancing digital capabilities and improving competitiveness during the energy transition.
Meta to cut thousands of staff as Zuckerberg targets ‘low performers’: Meta is cutting roughly 5 per cent of its staff through performance-based terminations ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/meta-to-cut-thousands-of-staff-as-zuckerberg-targets-low-performers-20250115-p5l4el.html
Quick Glance: Meta Cuts Staff as Zuckerberg Targets Performance Issues
- Meta plans to cut about 5 percent of its workforce due to performance-based evaluations, potentially impacting around 3,600 jobs.
- Mark Zuckerberg announced a quicker process for removing low performers to ensure the company retains top talent.
- Affected employees in the U.S. will be notified on February 10, while those abroad will be informed later.
- The company anticipates an overall headcount reduction of 10 percent by the end of the current performance cycle.
McDonald’s sued over scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students: McDonald’s HACER program is discriminatory because it is not open to students of all races ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/13/mcdonalds-dei-lawsuit-scholarships-latino-hispanic-students/
Kate visits Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during cancer treatment
news.sky.com/story/kate-visits-royal-marsden-hospital-to-thank-staff-who-looked-after-her-during-cancer-treatment-13288556
Quick Glance: Kate Middleton Reveals Cancer in Remission
- Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced her cancer is in remission, less than a year after her diagnosis.
- In her statement, she expressed gratitude for the support received and highlighted the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during recovery.
- After completing chemotherapy, she visited The Royal Marsden Hospital, sharing her experiences and encouraging patients undergoing treatment.
- As the new royal patron of The Royal Marsden, she aims to enhance the experience for cancer patients and promote research advancements.
‘Distasteful’ stance called out in McDonald's hearing: A right of reply was given to McDonald’s on December 19 last year after a lengthy hearing in November ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/%E28098distasteful%E28099-stance-called-out-mcdonalds-hearing
Toronto staff propose 6.9 per cent tax bump, including city building levy: City of Toronto staff are proposing a property tax increase of 5.4 per cent in the ...
cp24.com/politics/toronto-city-hall/2025/01/13/toronto-staff-propose-69-per-cent-tax-bump-including-city-building-levy/
'New year, new menu': McDonald's launches McValue platform, extends the $5 Meal Deal
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/01/07/mcdonalds-mcvalue-menu-2025/77489267007/
McDonald’s sued for Latino scholarships after ditching some DEI practices: McDonald’s is being sued over a scholarship program it offers specifically for Latino ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/5083087-mcdonalds-latino-scholarships-dei-lawsuit-diversity-trump/
McDonald’s rolls back DEI programs, ending push for greater diversity: Fast-food company decides to scale back plans after 2023 US supreme court ruling and ...
theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/06/mcdonalds-diversity-programs
Quick Glance: McDonald's Reduces Diversity Goals in Leadership
- McDonald's has retired its diversity goals for corporate leadership and rolled back certain diversity practices.
- The company remains committed to inclusion, highlighting that 30% of its leaders come from underrepresented groups.
- The requirement for suppliers to make a diversity commitment has been eliminated, and the diversity team is now called the 'Global Inclusion Team.'
- This decision follows growing pressure from conservative activists and a shifting legal landscape in the U.S.
McDonald's rolls back some diversity practices in head office: McDonald's is retiring its goal for diversity in corporate leadership and shifting away from some ...
reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/mcdonalds-rolls-back-some-diversity-practices-head-office-2025-01-07/
From $5 Meals to $1 Add-Ons, McDonald’s Doubles Down on Value in 2025: The McDonald's McValue platform, which the Chicago-based chain announced in November ...
foodandwine.com/mcdonalds-mcvalue-platform-deals-2025-8769773
Biofilms, unwashed hands: FDA found violations at McDonald’s ex-onion supplier: The outbreak sickened at least 104 across 14 states, killing one and ...
arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/fda-noted-unsanitary-conditions-unwashed-hands-at-mcdonalds-ex-onion-supplier/
McDonald's confirms move to Riverside Retail Park Norwich: Fast-food giant, McDonald's, has confirmed it's moving into the former Poundland site in Albion Way ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24845434.mcdonalds-confirms-move-riverside-retail-park-norwich/
Los Angeles money managers overseeing $4 trln grapple with wildfire impact on operations, staff
reuters.com/markets/us/los-angeles-money-managers-grapple-with-wildfire-impact-operations-staff-2025-01-14/
Facebook-parent Meta to lay off 5% of ‘lowest performers’: Meta Platforms Inc. is cutting roughly 5% of its staff through performance-based terminations and ...
dallasnews.com/business/2025/01/14/facebook-parent-meta-to-lay-off-5-of-lowest-performers/
Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses: The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.
bbc.com/news/articles/cgly9z4z62do
Danica Patrick Slams $210 Billion Worth Fast-Food Company In Bold Accusation: Danica Patrick criticized McDonald's for using ultra-processed ingredients and ...
newsweek.com/sports/racing/danica-patrick-slams-210-billion-worth-fast-food-company-bold-accusation-2009672
McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships after backing off DEI practices: Group that successfully fought affirmative action in colleges accuses fast-food chain ...
cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-dei-meta/
Half of the psychiatrists in NSW’s public service are preparing to resign. Here’s why
theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/15/half-of-the-psychiatrists-in-nsws-public-service-are-preparing-to-resign-heres-why
McDonald’s Catches an Upgrade. Analysts Say It’s Poised for a Comeback.: Citi analysts Jon Tower and Karen Holthouse raised their price target for McDonald’s ...
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McDonald's closes 3 CosMc's locations a year after opening, but promises more to come
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/01/13/cosmcs-mcdonalds-closing/77679057007/
JPMorgan staff complain after call to return to office full time : US bank wants all staff back in the office full time from March
irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/2025/01/13/jpmorgan-staff-complain-amid-return-to-office-ask/
McDonald's issues 'sincerest apology' over alleged sexual assault case - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202501020015
McDonald's to close three CosMc's locations — and open two more: McDonald’s will shutter three locations of its drinks-focused spinoff brand, CosMc’s.
cnbc.com/2025/01/10/mcdonalds-to-close-three-cosmcs-locations-and-open-two-more.html
New fast food value deals are coming in 2025: The new year has only been underway for just over a week, and fast-food companies have been busy bolstering their ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/new-fast-food-value-deals-coming-2025
McDonald's is ending some DEI programs: They're the latest corporate giant to roll back DEI in the face of backlash.
axios.com/2025/01/06/mcdonalds-dei-robby-starbuck-trump
How One L.A. Fire Decimated ‘Magical’ Community of Creatives: The Los Angeles fires are the most devastating in the city's history. As one Altadena resident ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/los-angeles-fires-eaton-altadena-community-1235232192/
Trump and the blindness of America’s elites: In a few days, what liberal Americans described as a “mortal danger” to democracy will come to be: Donald Trump will ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/interviews-in-depth/1257823/trump-and-the-blindness-of-americas-elites/
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to E. coli outbreak
cbsnews.com/news/fda-report-e-coli-outbreak-onions-taylor-farms/
A wave of significant menu changes is reshaping fast food: It’s not just McDonald’s that’s giving its menu a budget-friendly makeover. Other chains have also ...
cnn.com/2025/01/10/food/fast-food-chains-value-meals/
GM banned from selling your driving data for five years: GM is banned from selling customer driving data to insurance companies and data brokers for five years ...
theverge.com/2025/1/16/24345470/gm-banned-selling-driving-data-insurance-ftc
McDonald’s Sued Over Latino Scholarships, One Week After Retreating on Diversity: Activist Edward Blum, who challenged affirmative action, sets his sights on ...
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McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Investigation Reveals New Safety Concerns: An FDA investigation report details multiple health violations at a facility that provided ...
newsweek.com/mcdonalds-ecoli-outbreak-onions-facility-report-2013624
McDonald's sex for shifts scandal as 700 staff and ex-workers take legal action: Fast food giant McDonald's has been rocked by fresh claims that young staff ...
mirror.co.uk/news/more-700-current-former-mcdonalds-34433070
Stomach-churning footage captures cockroaches, maggots inside busy McDonald’s: Cockroaches were seen buzzing around inside the fries, furniture, a bin ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/disturbing-footage-captured-inside-busy-nsw-mcdonalds-store/news-story/520fd6839dfcf0f5e20454969758885b
McDonald's limited-edition My Melody mahjong set going for $228, here's how you can get it
asiaone.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-limited-edition-my-melody-mahjong-set-going-228-heres-how-you-can-get-it
Southwest Airlines pauses corporate hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and promotions ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/14/southwest-airlines-cuts-internships-staff-meetings-to-reduce-costs.html
Quick Glance: US Lawsuit Targets Southwest Airlines for Delays
- The Biden administration has sued Southwest Airlines for operating chronically delayed flights.
- The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking maximum civil penalties and has fined Frontier Airlines for similar issues.
- Southwest defends its performance, noting a strong track record since 2009.
- JetBlue Airways has also faced penalties for operating chronically delayed flights.
King Charles to visit Alloa food bank supporting struggling families: The King will meet volunteers and staff at The Gate in Alloa, Clackmannshire, on Thursday.
news.stv.tv/east-central/king-charles-to-visit-alloa-food-bank-supporting-struggling-families
McDonald's, Subway launch new value menu deals this week: McDonald's and Subway are both launching new value menus this week at participating restaurants ...
axios.com/2025/01/06/subway-menu-mcdonalds-mcvalue-meal-deal
Dell: Say goodbye to the XPS and Inspiron sub-brands, and hello to something simpler
neowin.net/news/dell-say-goodbye-to-the-xps-and-inspiron-sub-brands-and-hello-to-something-simpler/
McDonald’s new McValue menu is launching soon. Here’s what’s on it: McDonald’s new “McValue” platform includes the $5 meal deal, in-app offers and a new “buy one ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article297940113.html
McDonald’s ending some DEI practices, joining a growing list of companies: The fast food chain is the latest high-profile brand to scale back its diversity goals ...
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Fast food chains use this sneaky tactic to get you to spend more — but there are still ways to save
nypost.com/2025/01/11/lifestyle/fast-food-chains-use-this-sneaky-tactic-to-get-you-to-spend-more/
McDonald's is 'finally' bringing back a fan-favorite dessert: 'A true miracle': Food blogger Markie Devo shared on Instagram that a fan-favorite menu item is ...
nypost.com/2025/01/06/lifestyle/mcdonalds-finally-bringing-back-fan-favorite-dessert-a-true-miracle/
I'm eating McDonald's for 100 days straight — I'm going to prove I won't gain any weight
nypost.com/2025/01/07/lifestyle/competitive-eater-gorges-on-mcdonalds-for-100-days-to-prove-he-wont-gain-weight/
McGregor sued over alleged sexual assault in 2023: UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after a 2023 NBA Finals ...
thescore.com/mma/news/3190858
$1 extra fries? McDonald’s value menu marks how chains are adapting or closing.: Restaurants are grappling with inflation and a changing consumer ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2025/0107/restaurants-close-mcdonalds-value-menu
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Attempted murder arrest after hospital stabbing: A female staff member suffered life-changing injuries in the attack at Royal Oldham Hospital.
bbc.com/news/articles/clyz2119v6ro
Liz Truss sends Sir Keir Starmer cease and desist letter over claim she 'crashed the economy'
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/01/09/truss-starmer-cease-and-desist-letter-crashed-economy-claim/
Quick Glance: Truss demands Starmer cease claims of economic crash
- Liz Truss has issued a cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer, demanding he stop making false claims about her causing an economic crash.
- The letter argues that Starmer's statements, which contributed to Truss's electoral defeat, are defamatory and damaging to her reputation.
- Truss's lawyers assert that following her mini-budget, the economy did not decline but actually grew, contradicting claims of a crash.
- The letter highlights the Bank of England's role in financial instability, asserting that it was not Truss's actions that led to the economic turmoil.
‘I’m lovin’ you’: McDonald’s is offering a Tinder subscription: McDonald's is giving people the chance to fall in love under the Golden Arches this month.
pennlive.com/life/2025/01/im-lovin-you-mcdonalds-is-now-offering-a-tinder-subscription.html
Three of McDonald's CosMc's in Texas closing a year after opening: Three locations of McDonald’s spinoff CosMc’s are slated to close. The fast-food giant also ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/three-mcdonalds-cosmcs-texas-closing-year-after-opening
Former Annapurna Interactive staff reportedly taking over Private Division portfolio following Take-Two sale
eurogamer.net/former-annapurna-interactive-staff-reportedly-taking-over-private-division-portfolio-following-take-two-sale
McDonald's latest company to roll back 'woke' DEI policies as trend continues into 2025
foxbusiness.com/politics/mcdonalds-latest-company-roll-back-woke-dei-policies-trend-continues-2025
Los Angeles fires: Video shows McDonald's restaurant engulfed in flames: Footage shows a McDonald's restaurant was overcome by flames as firefighters worked to ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/los-angeles-fires-video-shows-mcdonalds-restaurant-engulfed-flames
Trump complains that US flags will be half-staff on his inauguration day: President-elect Donald Trump complained on Friday that American flags would still be ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-complains-that-us-flags-will-be-half-staff-his-inauguration-day-2025-01-03/
Quick Glance: Trump Fumes Over Half-Staff Flags at Inauguration
- Donald Trump vented on social media regarding American flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration.
- He accused Democrats of reveling in the situation, suggesting it reflected a lack of love for the country.
- The flags were ordered to be at half-staff by President Joe Biden in honor of the late Jimmy Carter.
- Trump incorrectly claimed that this would be the first instance of flags at half-staff during a future president's inauguration.
MSNBC President Rashida Jones steps down after four-year tenure: Rashida Jones, the president of MSNBC, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down after four ...
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/msnbc-president-rashida-jones-steps-four-year-tenure-rcna187574
These Companies Have Rolled Back DEI Policies—McDonald’s Is Latest To Abandon Diversity Standards
forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/
Heywood head teacher who called child 'fat slug' avoids ban: Nicola Brogan also referred to one pupil as a "wimp" and another as having "no personality".
bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n7dd9keyo
Newport High School: Three teachers attacked by former pupil: THREE teachers working at a secondary school in Newport have been attacked by a former pupil who ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24842570.newport-high-school-three-teachers-attacked-former-pupil/
'Indestructible': 'Charlie Hebdo' unveils special edition 10 years after attack: Ten years after the attack that decimated the newspaper's staff ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2025/01/06/indestructible-charlie-hebdo-unveils-special-edition-10-years-after-attack_6736744_7.html
Quick Glance: Charlie Hebdo Celebrates Resilience Ten Years After Attack
- A special edition of Charlie Hebdo commemorates ten years since the attack, celebrating satire's optimism.
- The front page features a cartoon titled 'Indestructible!', with inside pages displaying entries from a contest mocking God and religious leaders.
- A survey reveals that 76% of respondents view freedom of expression and caricature as fundamental rights.
- The edition coincides with public commemorations led by President Macron and Mayor Hidalgo.
Trump White House to limit staff with direct access to president: The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-white-house-limit-staff-direct-access-president-rcna186552
Square Enix shares new policy to protect employees from fan harassment: Square Enix has shared a new Group Customer Harassment Policy to protect its workers from ...
eurogamer.net/square-enix-shares-new-policy-to-protect-employees-from-fan-harassment
McDonald's 'sustainable' move is ruining popular drinks, customers complain: 'Not cutting it'
nypost.com/2025/01/01/lifestyle/mcdonalds-sustainable-move-is-ruining-drinks-customers-complain/
House Speaker Johnson orders Capitol flags to full staff for Trump inauguration: The flags at the Capitol will fly at their full height when Donald Trump is ...
nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-news/house-speaker-johnson-orders-capitol-flags-to-full-staff-for-trump-inauguration/
McDonald’s flip in DEI beef serves up another win for conservative critics: McDonald’s is the latest major company to flip its DEI policies in the growing beef ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/06/mcdonalds-flips-in-dei-beef/77494643007/
Sir Keir Starmer's NHS reforms sound more like a revolution - everyone will hope the government can meet its target
news.sky.com/story/sir-keir-starmers-nhs-reforms-sound-more-like-a-revolution-everyone-will-hope-the-government-can-meet-its-target-13284611
An end to UNRWA? Officials claim aid agency ready to shutter for good - NYT: It may be too dangerous for UNRWA to operate in Gaza and parts of the West Bank ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-836006
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
nypost.com/2025/01/13/us-news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-defies-federal-government-orders-flags-to-fly-at-full-staff-for-trump-inauguration/
Quick Glance: Texas Governor Defies Federal Order on Flags for Trump
- Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags to be flown at full staff for Donald Trump's inauguration, defying President Biden's order to lower them in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Abbott emphasized that the US flag should be displayed at full height, especially on Inauguration Day, January 20.
- Trump's inauguration occurs during a 30-day mourning period for Carter, which ends January 28, marking a potential first for flags at half-staff during a presidential inauguration.
- Trump criticized the mourning period and Democrats' reactions, claiming they do not prioritize the country's interests.
The Washington Post lays off 4% staff: The cuts come amid an unprecedented number of newsroom defections and anxiety around expected changes.
axios.com/2025/01/07/washington-post-layoffs
Oregon State’s Keith Heyward resigns as defensive coordinator: Heyward served as defensive coordinator for the 2024 season, his third coaching stint on the ...
oregonlive.com/beavers/2025/01/oregon-states-keith-heyward-resigns-as-defensive-coordinator.html
Face masks are back for patients, visitors and staff at hospital hit by viruses: It comes as the whole country faces a 'tidal wave' of Covid-19, flu ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/face-masks-back-patients-visitors-34429448
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady hit by end-of-year layoffs
eurogamer.net/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-developer-rocksteady-hit-by-end-of-year-layoffs
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