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Los Angeles — McDonald’s announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to the popular burgers that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to believe that slivered onions from a single supplier are the likely source of contamination, McDonald’s said in a statement. It said it will resume selling the Quarter Pounder at affected restaurants — without slivered onions – in the coming…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

Topline Payouts have begun stemming from a 2022 settlement involving e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco firm Altria, with users on platforms like Reddit and X claiming they have received thousands of dollars from the $300 million settlement. Juul settled the lawsuit two years ago. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Getty Images Key Facts Juul settled a class action lawsuit that claimed customers paid more for the e-cigarettes than if the company had accurately described the product’s addictiveness and safety. The lawsuit, which also accused Juul of unlawfully marketing to minors, was settled for $245 million by Juul and Altria, formerly…

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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in an exciting AFC West matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Week 8. Though Kansas City’s performance was far from perfect, the Chiefs did more than enough to earn their seventh win of the season against their bitter rivals and will remain the NFL’s only undefeated team heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All of Kansas City’s stars, including newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, made an impact against Las Vegas, and there were many highlight-reel plays made by both teams on both sides of the ball.…

QB Jameis Winston establishes passing game In his first start with the Browns, QB Jameis Winston found consistency in the pass game and utilized his arm over the course of four quarters. As an offense, they moved the ball downfield –relying on a balance of the run and pass game – but Winston connected with multiple pass catchers for critical plays over the course of the game. Winston finished the game completing 27 of 41 passing attempts for 334 yards, three touchdowns and a 115.3 rating. He did not throw an interception but fumbled the ball once. He was also…

Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.It was a killing that many say was a tragedy foretold, in a state where drug cartels have caused thousands of people to flee their homes.Mourners gathered in San Andres Larrainzar, near the city of San Cristobal de las Casas, where Pérez was killed on Sunday. Pérez, a leading activist for peace in the violence-torn state, was from San Andrés Larrainzar. A mass in his honor Monday was held in Spanish and Tzotzil, the…

Cisco’s new AI-powered solutions are perfect for businesses that want to improve customer support, simplify their work, and create better work-from-anywhere environments. Cisco just launched a bunch of new AI-powered tools that will change how businesses talk to customers and how people work together. These tools, announced at WebexOne and shared with Lifewire in an email, are designed to simplify things, help people get more done, and make customers and employees happier. One of the main tools is the Webex AI Agent, which helps call centers provide customers with fast and easy self-service options. The AI Agent uses “the latest…

Arizona residents rally for abortion rights on April 16, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.Gina Ferazzi | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesAbortion is an important issue for many voters, especially young women, heading into the November election.Abortion access is about more than politics, or health care: It’s also a personal finance issue, said Diana Greene Foster, a demographer who studies the effects of unwanted pregnancies on people’s lives.Foster, a professor at the University of California San Francisco, led The Turnaway Study, a landmark research study on the socioeconomic outcomes for Americans who are “turned away” from abortion. The study tracked 1,000…

Controversial comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made several racist comments about Latinos at former President Donald Trump’s rally on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  “I welcome migrants to the United States of America with open arms. And by open arms I mean like this,” Hinchcliffe said, waving his hands “no,” then waving his hands forward to indicate that they should go away.  He continued: “It’s wild. And these Latinos, they love making babies, too, just know that. They do. They do. There’s no pulling out. They don’t do that. They come inside, just like they did to our…