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One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It
One Of Chipotle's Most Requested Menu Items Returning: When You Can Get It One of Chipotle's most requested menu items is making a comeback. Chicken al Pastor will return to Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants, the chain announced on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The fan-favorite protein first debuted in March 2023 as Chipotle's first global menu innovation. Chipotle will begin selling Chicken al Pastor at locations across the US, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Feb. 10. "Chicken al Pastor built a passionate following, so we had to bring it back to the menu for our fans," said Stephanie Perdue, Chipotle's …
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE) Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE)
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (Update) President Donald Trump has backed away from imposing new tariffs tied to his push to annex Greenland, after European Union leaders paused approval of a major trade deal with the US. Trump announced the retreat from his latest tariff threat in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, Jan. 21. He previously threatened a 10% duty on many European countries, including Denmark, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom, with an escalating 25% tariff if a deal for the US to buy Greenland wasn't reached by Monday, June 1. The 10% tariffs were expected to go i…
3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP 3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP
3,700 Miles From London, Child Rape Suspect Stopped At Dulles And Sent Back To UK: CBP A rape suspect wanted in London was stopped at Dulles Airport and sent back to the United Kingdom to face charges after arriving on a flight from Germany, according to US Customs and Border Protection. CBP officials said they detained Patrick Kwaku Dunyo, 35, a Ghanaian national living in London, after he landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday following a flight from Frankfurt. London authorities were searching for Dunyo on charges of rape of a 16-year-old and sexual assault stemming from an incident alleged to have occurred on November 21, CBP said. According to inv…
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why Sen. Ted Cruz is urging President Donald Trump to support raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 67, which a major union has condemned. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Trump, Reuters reported. The request comes right as the United Nations holds an important aviation meeting in Montreal. The Texas Republican is asking the Trump administration to support a proposal from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to raise the global pilot retirement age. "America should lead on the international stage in support of raising, or …
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Late-night TV's biggest names are standing by Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air, blasting the move as political censorship and calling President Donald Trump an autocrat. Hosts on CBS, NBC, and Comedy Central gave their first monologues since Kimmel's suspension on Thursday, Sept. 18. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after making comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to char…
Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says
Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing a federal lawsuit after the ticketing giants were accused of secretly working with brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices, costing fans billions of dollars. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 18. The companies are accused of using illegal ticket resale tactics, misleading artists and customers. The complaint claims Ticketmaster allowed brokers to bypass security measures, buy tickets well above stated limits, and…
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Former President Barack Obama is warning that the Trump administration is taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level" after ABC abruptly pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. Obama accused President Donald Trump of pressuring media companies to silence voices he doesn’t like. The accusation comes one day after ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sept. 18, Obama called the Trump administration's actions hypocritical. …
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …
Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!' Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!'
Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!' An air traffic controller repeatedly ordered a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One's path over Long Island. The tense moment in the skies near New York City happened on Tuesday, Sept. 16. According to FlightAware, Spirit flight 1300 left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 7:57 a.m. and landed in Boston at 11:07 a.m. Audio of the incident from LiveATC was posted on social media. An air traffic controller is heard urgently instructing the Spirit pilots to move away from Air Force One's path. Air Force One was flying to the United Kingdom with President Donald Trump abo…
British Ambassador To US Fired Over Links To Jeffrey Epstein Ahead Of Trump's State Visit To UK British Ambassador To US Fired Over Links To Jeffrey Epstein Ahead Of Trump's State Visit To UK
British Ambassador To US Fired Over Links To Jeffrey Epstein Ahead Of Trump's State Visit To UK The United Kingdom’s top diplomat in Washington was abruptly removed after newly leaked documents revealed his close friendship and support for Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex crimes.  Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to the US, was dismissed following the publication of a 2003 birthday note to Epstein calling him “my best pal,” as well as emails from 2008 in which Mandelson urged Epstein to “fight for early release” and called his conviction “wrongful.” The firing was announced Thursday, Sept. 11, by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just days before a…
LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP
LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP Customs agents in Philadelphia are continuing to crack down on drugs smuggled through international mail, with their latest seizure uncovering a powerful hallucinogenic and a dangerous animal sedative, officials announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The bust happened over two days in mid-August when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers inspected three envelopes arriving from the Netherlands. Inside each was a clear bag of white crystals that tested positive for ketamine hydrochloride, a controlled substance commonly known on the street as “Special K.” In one envelope, officers also found…
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Donald Trump’s Sept. 11 schedule will take him from solemn remembrance to the roar of the crowd. The president's plans for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were released Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a mix of official ceremony and personal tradition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will begin his commemorations with a memorial event at the Pentagon, paying tribute to those lost in the 2001 attacks. Later that evening, Trump will head to Yankee Stadium for the Detroit Tigers-New York Yankees game, the final contest in a three-game series. The…
Duchess Of Kent Dies, Oldest Member Of Britain's Royal Family Duchess Of Kent Dies, Oldest Member Of Britain's Royal Family
Duchess Of Kent Dies, Oldest Member Of Britain's Royal Family A quiet force in royal life and a champion of young musicians, Katharine, Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announced.  At age 92, she was the oldest member of Britain’s royal family, and familiar to millions for her decades at Wimbledon. "It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," the palace said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 5. "Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family." The statement noted that King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the…
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has dropped construction equipment company Caterpillar over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which many groups are calling a "genocide." Norway's Government Pension Fund Global announced it was divesting from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks on Monday, Aug. 25. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has more than $1.7 trillion in assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. The fund's Council on Ethics said that Caterpillar bulldozers have aided Israel in "the widespread unlawful destruction of Palestinian property." "There is n…
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning'
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Federal regulators are issuing an "urgent safety warning" about counterfeit Labubu dolls, which can break and pose choking hazards to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission gave the warning about the fakes commonly referred to as "Lafufus" on Monday, Aug. 18. The counterfeit Lafufus can be found in stores and online. The dolls, which are sold as plush figures and keychains, are small enough to fit entirely in a child's mouth. According to the CPSC, some counterfeits break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can lodge in a child's throat. Thousands of knockoffs have alr…
The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits
The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits Gotham’s dark knight is gearing up for another cinematic adventure.  Warner Bros. has officially set the release date for The Batman: Part II, with the highly anticipated sequel now scheduled to swoop into theaters on October 1, 2027 Pre-production has already begun in the United Kingdom, and principal photography is scheduled to kick off on January 1, 2026.  Director Matt Reeves returns to helm the follow-up, promising a deeper dive into Gotham’s fractured soul.  The sequel will pick up after the catastrophic flood unleashed by the Riddler in the first film, according to …
Viral Jet2 Holiday Meme Delights Internet, Turns Into Political Flashpoint Viral Jet2 Holiday Meme Delights Internet, Turns Into Political Flashpoint
Viral Jet2 Holiday Meme Delights Internet, Turns Into Political Flashpoint You may have heard that a Jet2 holiday can't be beaten. A commercial for British travel company Jet2holidays has emerged as a viral sensation over the summer. The January 2024 advertisement has been used in hundreds of thousands of memes on TikTok and Instagram. The upbeat commercial is set to the 2015 song "Hold My Hand" by UK pop singer Jess Glynne. A family is seen arriving at an airport for a Jet2 flight and enjoying a vacation at a tropical resort. The original ad promotes a deal to save 50 British pounds per person on a getaway. "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday," the female voiceover a…
World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings
World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings For travelers plotting their first big adventure, the world can seem full of unknowns, especially when it comes to safety.  But if you’re eager to explore new horizons with peace of mind, a new study has pinpointed the ultimate destination for worry-free travel in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s annual report, has named Iceland as the safest country for travelers next year.  The ranking is based on a blend of factors, including low crime rates, societal stability, and minimal conflict, making Iceland a standout for those seeking both adventure and assurance. Iceland…
AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn AI-Created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn
Ai-created Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn Children's safety advocates are warning about a dramatic rise in artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. The Internet Watch Foundation saw a 380% increase in reports of AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2024 compared to 2023. The United Kingdom-based watchdog said those reports uncovered 7,644 pictures and "a small number of videos" illustrating children being sexually abused. Nearly four in five (78.8%) of the reports involved images so realistic they were processed as if they were "real" CSAM under UK law. "The most …
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …
CEO Leaves X/Twitter As Controversies, Fleeing Users Plague Elon Musk's Website CEO Leaves X/Twitter As Controversies, Fleeing Users Plague Elon Musk's Website
CEO Leaves X/Twitter As Controversies, Fleeing Users Plague Elon Musk's Website The CEO of the website called Twitter by most people is leaving her role after a tumultuous tenure that saw the social media platform's popularity plummet under billionaire Elon Musk's ownership. Linda Yaccarino announced she's "stepping down" as CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, in a post on Wednesday, July 9. The Deer Park, New York, native left her position as global advertising chair at NBCUniversal in May 2023 to lead Twitter two months before Musk rebranded the site as X. Yaccarino's resignation came one day after X's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was accused of promoting an…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea As Global Trade Deals Deadline Nears President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, just two days before a pause on his "liberation day" duties is set to expire. Trump released screenshots of letters announcing the new tariffs on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, July 7. The letters were addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. Both letters say the US will begin charging the new tariff rate on Thursday, Aug. 1. "Please understand that these Tariffs are necessary to correct the many years of Japan's Tariff, and…
New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market
New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market New home sales plunged in May while housing supply surged to a three-year high, as rising prices, growing inventory, and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened the US housing slowdown. Sales of new single-family homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000 in May, the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development said on Wednesday, June 25. That's down 13.7% from April and 6.3% from May 2024. The total also fell far below Wall Street's expectations. The Dow Jones had forecasted 695,000 sales for May, CNBC reported. The actual figur…
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed? Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance. The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399. "Oakley …
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back After years of impatiently waiting, McDonald's fans will finally be able to eat the chain's beloved snack wraps once again. McDonald's will officially bring its snack wrap back to US menus on Thursday, July 10. The company announced the highly anticipated return in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The Chicago-based chain's announcement was an homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan's famous 1995 fax announcing his return to basketball: "CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – The following statement was released today by Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, in response to questions about th…
Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say
Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say A "depraved and dangerous predator" in Maryland who preyed on more than 100 young girls across the globe is facing decades in prison, federal authorities announced on Wednesday.  Silver Spring resident Chase William Mulligan pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material after targeting minors on social media and "sextorted them."  Specifically, through the scheme, prosecutors say that Mulligan coerced at least 108 girls — ranging from ages 5-17 — to send him sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves.  When the girls told him they no longe…
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study If you're heading to a summer concert, you might be paying more than ever – not just for the ticket, but for each song you hear. GigaCalculator released a new study about the economics of 2025's biggest tours. The mathematics website tried to find out what fans are actually paying per song and per minute. Concert ticket prices have jumped 45% over the past five years, causing the value of each minute and song to rise. "While fans debate whether concerts are worth the splurge, the numbers expose exactly what you're getting for your hard-earned cash – and it's not a great look for some …
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Homebuilders are warning about a slow spring due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and high interest rates, according to a new survey. Builder confidence dropped sharply in May, falling to 34 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, May 15. That's down six points from April, matching the low from November 2023 and marking the worst reading since December 2022. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped three points to 44 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than p…
Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge
Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge Burberry is cutting more than 1,500 jobs worldwide after the British luxury fashion brand saw a steep drop in profits. The company will lay off about 1,700 workers by 2027, Burberry said in an earnings report on Wednesday, May 14. The job cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan, aiming to save 100 million British pounds. The cuts will come from operational expenses, including procurement, real estate, and staffing. Burberry said the changes are "subject to consultation where applicable." The layoffs follow a difficult year for Burberry, which reported a 94% drop in adjusted oper…
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War The US and China are stepping back from extremely high retaliatory tariffs placed on each other, lowering the duty rates to ease tensions and negotiate a potential trade deal. The White House announced the tariff-lowering agreement on Monday, May 12. Both countries will reduce their tariffs to a baseline 10% rate, with the US continuing to impose its 20% tariff on China related to fentanyl. The drastic reduction comes after President Donald Trump dramatically raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a combined 145%, causing Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on US goods. The agreement also…