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McDonald’s isn’t playing chicken with the competition anymore.On Thursday, the fast-food giant announced the full lineup of its revamped McValue menu, signaling a strategic retreat from record-high prices that have alienated its core middle-class customer base.Starting April 21, the world’s biggest burger chain is launching a standardized, nationwide McValue menu featuring 10 items under $3 and a new $4 breakfast bundle. The new strategy prioritizes "predictable everyday low prices" over […]

One year ago, President Donald Trump launched sweeping global tariffs, ratcheting up trade tensions and fueling new concerns about the U.S. and global economy.Dubbed "Liberation Day," the tariffs targeted imports broadly, with Trump arguing they would fix trade imbalances and curb reliance on foreign goods. A year later, many of those tariffs have been struck down by the Supreme Court. The federal government is now working on a plan to refund […]

Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise.New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com reported.Experts say this points to a broader shift in travel preferences."We’re seeing a fascinating shift in […]