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Hartford, CT
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McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…
East Orange, NJ
Breaking News
Shooting At McDonald’s In East Orange: Authorities
A shooting occurred at a McDonald’s in East Orange early Sunday morning, June 22, authorities said. A handgun and a rifle were used in the shooting, a spokesperson for the City of East Orange said. The shooting remains under investigation as officers work to identify the suspects, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Carlos Pego at 973-266-5060.
Watervliet, NY
Breaking News
16-Year-old Spits On, Punches Cop At Watervliet McDonald's After Beating Teen, Police Say
Three teenagers are facing charges after beating another teen at an Albany County park and then fighting with a cop at a McDonald’s, police said. Watervliet Police responded to Clinton Park on 19th Street for a report of a large fight at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Officers found a juvenile boy who said several teens punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. A short time later, an officer found several individuals matching the suspects’ description at a McDonald’s restaurant on Broadway, roughly eight blocks from the park. When the officer confronted them, a 16-year-old bo…
Albany, NY
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Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…
Milford, CT
Breaking News
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police
A 28-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after police say he forced his alleged kidnapping victim to stop at a McDonald's for food — a decision that ultimately led to his arrest. Alexander Mathews, of Milford, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree threatening, and second-degree breach of peace following his arrest on June 2, according to Milford police. Officers were called to the McDonald’s on Boston Post Road around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible kidnapping, authorities said. But by the time officers arrived, Mathews had fled ran away. Police launched …
Bel Air, MD
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S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With
Hershey
'S Twist
McDonald's is bringing a summertime staple to its menu as the weather begins to heat up. The fast-food giant announced that it will be introducing the HERSHEY’S S’mores McFlurry, just in time to "gather around the campfire because summer just got sweeter." "Our newest McFlurry flavor made with our classic vanilla soft serve, blended with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows – perfect for making the hot days a little cooler," the company posted. The announcement comes on the heels of McDonald's bringing back the fan-favorite snack wrap. "Whether you’re…
Hartford, CT
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Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New
Venmo is launching a new debit card rewards program and expanding its checkout options as the popular payment platform aims to compete with other similar services. Parent company PayPal announced the upgrades to the Venmo Debit Mastercard and Venmo Checkout service in a news release on Wednesday, June 4. The money-transferring app is used monthly by more than 64 million Americans. Venmo's debit card now offers 15% cash back at major retailers like Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens, and Walmart. Users can activate offers through the Venmo app to earn rewards on purchases both in…
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back
After years of impatiently waiting, McDonald's fans will finally be able to eat the chain's beloved snack wraps once again. McDonald's will officially bring its snack wrap back to US menus on Thursday, July 10. The company announced the highly anticipated return in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The Chicago-based chain's announcement was an homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan's famous 1995 fax announcing his return to basketball: "CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – The following statement was released today by Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, in response to questions about th…
Hartford, CT
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Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up
McDonald's is falling behind in the snack wrap race to a company known for cooking up very popular chicken. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the launch of its new chicken snack wraps on Monday, June 2. The $3.99 wraps will come with Popeyes' hand-breaded chicken tenders in either a classic, spicy, or honey mustard spread. The limited-time wrap also includes lettuce, shredded cheese, and crunchy pickles. The snack is wrapped in a tortilla inspired by the fast-food chain's famous biscuits. The move puts Popeyes in direct competition with Burger King and Wendy's, which added snack wra…
Fort Lee, NJ
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NY Man Chokes Victim, Spits At Cops In Fort Lee McDonald's: Police
A New York man was arrested after allegedly choking another individual inside a McDonald’s and then spitting at Fort Lee police officers, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:26 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the McDonald’s located at 2152 Lemoine Avenue, according to a press release from the Fort Lee Police Department. Police responded to a report of an assault in progress and found two men involved in a fight. Officers separated the individuals and identified 35-year-old Adam Chandler Reid of Brooklyn as the aggressor, Young said. Reid allegedly choked the victim during the …
Bristol, CT
Obituaries
Teen ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Bristol Crash
A 19-year-old man has been identified as the rider killed in a motorcycle crash in Bristol late last week, authorities announced. Kevin Cruz-Strain died shortly after midnight on Friday, May 2, police said. His last known address was in Bristol. Cruz-Strain was riding eastbound when an SUV exited a McDonald’s parking lot on Farmington Avenue and collided with him, according to police. Emergency responders rendered aid at the scene and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Bristol police said. An initial investigation determined that the SUV pulled …
National Interest
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why
Luigi Mangione's lead defense attorney wants at least two counts against him in an indictment issued in New York thrown out. Mangione, a Maryland native who will turn 27 next week, is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. In a new court filing, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raises several allegations regarding the case: Illegally Obtained Evidence: She claims that the evidence in question was obtained unlawfully after he was apprehended at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania following a days long manhunt. "Law enforcement con…
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