McDonald’s (MCD) Q4 2025 earnings

McDonald’s on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations as its value push wins back customers. “By listening to customers and taking action, we have improved traffic and strengthened our value & affordability scores,” CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was…

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UK PM Starmer demands apology from ‘offensive’ Ratcliffe

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Jim Ratcliffe’s comments that the country has been “colonized” by immigrants as “outrageous and wrong” and stressed that Manchester United The co-owner should apologize. Ratcliffe faced criticism after an interview with Sky News on Wednesday in which the 73-year-old complained about the impact of “large numbers of immigrants” entering…

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Trump gives coal a Pentagon boost

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump tells Pentagon to buy more coal power President Trump on Wednesday directed the Pentagon to buy more power from coal plants — a boost to the depleting fossil fuel. © AP Photo/Ivan Vucci “I will sign an executive order that will direct… Source link

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Biden-pardoned Maduro ally again targeted by DOJ

A close associate of Venezuela’s former regime leader is being targeted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after receiving a pardon during the Biden administration. Alex Saab, Venezuela’s former Minister of Industry and National Production, is being investigated by DOJ officials for an alleged bribery conspiracy to import food, two former law enforcement officials said….

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IRS improperly disclosed immigrant tax data to DHS: Report

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly disclosed thousands of people’s confidential tax data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Trump administration’s effort to crack down on immigration enforcement measures at various agencies. Last April, DHS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Treasury Department to strengthen Immigration and Customs Enforcement……

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