McDonald’s minimum wage raise and the fast food franchise future

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McDonald’s minimum wage raise and the fast food franchise future

Employees work the counter at a McDonald’s restaurant located inside the company’s new corporate headquarters on June 4, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty…

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COVID-19 News

Airstrikes raise war powers questions as Senate debates repeal of 2002 authorization

Lawmakers are raising questions about the Biden administration’s unilateral decision to strike Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria over the weekend as Congress eyes repealing several standing war authorizations.…

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Coronavirus North Carolina

Fighting for private duty nurses raise in N.C.

CHARLOTTE, N.C — A man who depends on private nurses 24 hours a day is asking legislators to include raises for them in this year’s budget. The North Carolina House…

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Coronavirus Strange and Conspiracy

Opioids for COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ raise addiction fears

COVID-19 survivors are at risk from a possible second pandemic of opioid addiction, given the high rate of painkillers being prescribed to these patients, health experts say. A new study…

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Coronavirus Virginia

Cuomo vaccine czar’s loyalty calls raise concerns

NEW YORK – A longtime adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo leading the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been calling county executives to gauge their loyalty to the Democratic…

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Global COVID-19

Trials raise fears coronavirus is learning to resist vaccines

New data showing that two COVID-19 vaccines are far less effective in South Africa than in other places they were tested have heightened fears that the coronavirus is quickly finding…

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Coronavirus New York

Opinion | The Life of Calvin Haworth, a Veteran Who Helped Raise His Granddaughters After Unspeakable Loss

[MUSIC PLAYING] [GIGGLING] “OK, well, you can just start by giving us your full name and where you were born.” “It seems odd to be giving my granddaughter my full…

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Dow futures fall 200 points as fresh virus restrictions raise concerns about recovery

Stocks futures fell in overnight trading on Thursday as rising new coronavirus cases cast doubt on a swift economic recovery. Also weighing on sentiment was a disagreement between the Treasury…

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Coronavirus Massachusetts

Rockport, fire department continue discussions after members raise concerns

Members of the Rockport Fire Department decided against going through with their plan to resign at 6 p.m. Friday night as discussions between the volunteer department and the town continue.…

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Trump’s taxes raise questions about his businesses influence on US foreign policy

The entanglements between President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and his global business have long been an unnerving feature of his White House tenure, giving rise to ethics concerns — as…

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