The question of whether Kamala Harris ever worked at McDonald’s has become one of the most unexpected talking points of the election campaign. McDonald’s reportedly said it could not confirm claims made by either camps because its records do not extend back to when the vice-president would have served french fries to customers. “We and our franchisees don’t have records …
On April 1, more than half a million fast-food workers in California got a raise, with minimum wage across the sector bumped up to $20 per hour. These two stories have received considerable media attention, typically presented as fundamentally linked: Fast-food franchise owners are struggling to stay afloat amid rising labor costs, leading many to consider automation as the only …
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proclaimed last week that an earthquake in the northeastern United States Friday, followed by today's solar eclipse, was a "sign from God." "Maybe that explains things," agreed Alyssa Farah Griffin, who served as Trump's communications director. "That woman is two french fries short of a Happy Meal." The frequently used euphemism for stupidity or mental unfitness …
UNCHARTED WATERS Big Farms and Flawless Fries Are Gulping Water in the Land of 10,000 Lakes When Minnesota farmers cranked up their wells in a drought, they blew through state limits. billion gallons 100 50 1990 2000 2010 2020 Irrigation Pumping Soared 150 Groundwater use spiked during the 2021 drought. Offutt, was shocked to find dried-up, exposed banks along a …
Balancing office and housework while staying cooped up at home can fuel food cravings. For instant gratification, we are hardwired to tap online food order and delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato. Over the past couple of weeks, even dine-in orders have been digitized with a QR code in cities that have relaxed lockdown rules. Riyaaz Amlani, managing director and …