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McDonald's experienced a global technology outage affecting operations in Japan, the UK, and Australia, disrupting in-person and mobile orders.
The company ruled out a cybersecurity incident.
Despite efforts to restore functionality, the exact extent of the disruption remains unclear.
Similar incidents recently affected Meta-owned platforms. Customers in Asia faced difficulties with orders and kiosks
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McDonaldâs Releases $5 Value Meal , to Help Fight Inflation.
The fast-food chain will debut a "$5 Meal Deal"
in the U.S. beginning on June 25, CNN reports. .
We heard our fans loud and clear â
theyâre looking for even more great
value from us, and this summer
thatâs exactly what theyâll get. , Joe Erlinger, president of McDonaldâs USA, via press release.
The value meal will include either a
McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, small fries, 4-piece chicken nuggets and small drink.
The value meal will include either a
McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, small fries, 4-piece chicken nuggets and small drink.
However, it will only be
available for a limited time.
Social media has been rife with consumers complaining about the prices of fast food lately, including the cost of food at McDonald's.
Social media has been rife with consumers complaining about the prices of fast food lately, including the cost of food at McDonald's.
Joe Erlinger, president of McDonaldâs USA, put out a letter citing âviral social posts and poorly sourced reports that McDonaldâs has raised prices significantly beyond inflationary rates.â.
The average price of a Big Mac
in the U.S. was $4.39 in 2019, Joe Erlinger, president of McDonaldâs USA, via press release.
Despite a global pandemic and historic
rises in supply chain costs, wages and other
inflationary pressures in the years that
followed, the average cost is now $5.29.
Thatâs an increase of 21% (not 100%), Joe Erlinger, president of McDonaldâs USA, via press release.
Other McDonald's franchisees are
offering deals such as "buy one, get one" breakfast sandwiches to entice customers.
Affordable prices and creating
memorable moments are what
McDonaldâs is all about. , John Palmaccio, a McDonaldâs owner and chair of the
Operatorâs National Advertising Fund, via CNN.
As small business owners, itâs our
responsibility to deliver great
value to our local communities
when they need it most, John Palmaccio, a McDonaldâs owner and chair of the
Operatorâs National Advertising Fund, via CNN
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McDonaldâs Ends , AI Drive-Thru Test With IBM.
Fox News reports that McDonald's has decided to end its artificial intelligence drive-thru program. .
According to 'Restaurant Business,'
McDonald's Chief Restaurant Officer Mason Smoot said
the decision was made "after a thoughtful review.".
McDonald's has decided to end
our current partnership with IBM
on AOT [automated order taking]
and the technology will be shut
off in all restaurants currently testing
it no later than July 26, 2024, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief
Restaurant Officer, via Fox News.
The program, which started
in 2021, saw over 100 McDonald's
locations help test the new technology.
While there have been successes
to date, we feel there is an
opportunity to explore voice
ordering solutions more broadly, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief
Restaurant Officer, via Fox News.
According to Smoot, McDonald's will make
"an informed decision on a future voice
ordering solution by the end of the year." .
The goal of the test was
to determine if an automated
voice ordering solution could
simplify operations for crew
and create a faster, improved
experience for our fans, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
The company echoed Smoot's sentiment in
a statement to Fox News, while also addressing
the future of AI programs at McDonald's.
After thoughtful review, McDonaldâs
has decided to end our current global
partnership with IBM on AOT beyond
this year. IBM remains a trusted
partner and we will still utilize
many of their products
across our global system, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
We see tremendous opportunity in
advancing our restaurant technology
and will continue to evaluate
long-term, scalable solutions that
will help us make an informed decision
on a future voice ordering solution
by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
We see tremendous opportunity in
advancing our restaurant technology
and will continue to evaluate
long-term, scalable solutions that
will help us make an informed decision
on a future voice ordering solution
by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News
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âSuper Size Meâ Filmmaker
Morgan Spurlock , Dead at 53.
NBC News reports that the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker died on Thursday
due to cancer. .
It was a sad day, as we
said goodbye to my
brother Morgan, Morgan Spurlockâs Brother, Craig, via statement .
Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him, Morgan Spurlockâs Brother, Craig, via statement .
Spurlockâs films usually dealt with sociopolical issues, his most famous being âSuper Size Me.â.
In the film, Spurlock ate only McDonaldâs for 30 days straight and documented the experience. .
The experiment had a drastic effect on both his physical and mental health.
showcasing the dangers of a poor diet and
spreading awareness on the unhealthy nutritional content from fast food restaurants.
The film was nominated for best documentary at the 2005 Academy Awards. .
Spurlock also directed "Where in the World Is
Osama bin Laden?," "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and "Mansome".
In 2013, he directed "One Direction:
This Is Us," a 3-D concert film.
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President Vladimir Putin drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a car during Modi's visit to Moscow, showcasing a gesture of India-Russia friendship. The viral video captures Putin behind the wheel with PM Modi beside him, enjoying the ride and a tour of the residence. They conversed mostly through interpreters but had a brief personal chat in the garden. PM Modi's visit, amidst geopolitical shifts, aims to balance ties with Moscow and closer relations with the West. Stay tuned for updates on their talks and the impact on India-Russia relations.
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Learn about the dramatic thwarting of a Ukrainian plot to hijack a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, as revealed by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Ukrainian intelligence's alleged scheme involved enticing a Russian military pilot with promises of monetary reward and Italian citizenship to fly the bomber to Ukraine. Discover the details of how the FSB intercepted this operation, preventing potential escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Watch live as Shri Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, addresses the media at the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office in Imphal, Manipur. Get the latest updates on his statements and political insights.
#RahulGandhi #RahulGandhiinManipur #Manipur #ManipurViolence #ManipurUnrest #Congress #ManipurNews #Kuki #Meitei
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Explore the extraordinary incident from Bihar, India, where a man's unusual response to a snake bite captured global attention. Santosh Lohar, a railroad worker, turned the tables on a venomous snake that attacked him while he slept. According to local belief, he bit the snake back to neutralize its venom, resulting in the reptile's demise. This story has baffled international media, highlighting cultural customs and human-wildlife interactions in unique ways.
#SnakeBite #BiharIndia #CulturalBeliefs #WildlifeInteraction #UnusualIncident #GlobalNews #BiharNews
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The four-day wedding celebrations began on Friday with the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony and will be followed by a grand reception thatâs expected to run throughout the weekend.
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McDonaldâs Suffers , Global Tech Outage.
On March 15, McDonald's stores around the world
either shut down or paused online ordering due
to a technology outage, NBC News reports.
Locations that..
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