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McDonald’s Faces Yelp Backlash After Trump Campaign Stunt, Platform Pauses Reviews Amid Fake Posts
The McDonald's restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, became an unexpected battleground in the 2024 U.S. presidential election after former President Donald Trump staged a campaign stunt at the fast-food outlet. The restaurant, where Trump briefly worked the fryer and served customers, has since been bombarded with negative and often sarcastic reviews on Yelp, forcing the platform to temporarily disable comments on the page. The McDonald's restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, became an unexpected battleground in the 2024 U.S. presidential election after former President Donald Trump staged a campaign stunt at the fast-food outlet. The restaurant, where Trump briefly worked the fryer and served customers, has since been bombarded with negative and often sarcastic reviews on Yelp, forcing the platform to temporarily disable comments on the page. -
Barack Obama’s Plane Leaks Oil Mid-Air, Delays Arrival at Wisconsin Rally and Pushes for Early Votes
Barack Obama made headlines on Tuesday when he addressed a rally in Madison, Wisconsin, alongside Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, after a minor plane issue caused him to arrive late. The former U.S. president, 63, explained that his plane had to make an unplanned return due to an oil leak, forcing him and his team to drive from Chicago instead. Barack Obama made headlines on Tuesday when he addressed a rally in Madison, Wisconsin, alongside Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, after a minor plane issue caused him to arrive late. The former U.S. president, 63, explained that his plane had to make an unplanned return due to an oil leak, forcing him and his team to drive from Chicago instead. -
Russia Behind Disinformation Campaign Targeting Tim Walz, U.S. Intel Confirms
Russian operatives have been identified as the source behind a disinformation campaign aimed at smearing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is also the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. U.S. intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that Russia was behind false claims circulating on social media, which falsely accused Walz of inappropriate behavior during his earlier career as a high school teacher and football coach. Russian operatives have been identified as the source behind a disinformation campaign aimed at smearing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is also the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. U.S. intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that Russia was behind false claims circulating on social media, which falsely accused Walz of inappropriate behavior during his earlier career as a high school teacher and football coach. -
U.S. Scrambles to Identify Leaker of Top-Secret Documents on Israel’s Planned Attack on Iran as FBI Probes the Intelligence Breach
The FBI is conducting a high-level investigation into the leak of two highly classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israeli military preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran. The FBI is conducting a high-level investigation into the leak of two highly classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israeli military preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran. -
Judges Reject RNC's Overseas Ballot Challenges in Key Swing States
Judges in Michigan and North Carolina have rejected lawsuits brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that challenged the eligibility of overseas voters who have never resided in those states. The rulings, handed down on Monday, represent significant setbacks for Republicans aiming to limit overseas voting, a bloc traditionally seen as tied to military personnel but now increasingly composed of civilian expatriates. Judges in Michigan and North Carolina have rejected lawsuits brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that challenged the eligibility of overseas voters who have never resided in those states. The rulings, handed down on Monday, represent significant setbacks for Republicans aiming to limit overseas voting, a bloc traditionally seen as tied to military personnel but now increasingly composed of civilian expatriates. -
Kamala Harris Mocks Trump's 'Rambling' Speeches and Lack of Clear Plans as New Poll Shows Her Gaining Edge
Vice President Kamala Harris did not hold back over the weekend as she took aim at former President Donald Trump, deriding his tendency to go off-script at campaign rallies. In a pointed address at a rally in Atlanta, Harris criticized Trump's often meandering speeches, labeling his signature speaking style - which he calls "The Weave" - as a sign of having no clear plan to address the nation's needs. Vice President Kamala Harris did not hold back over the weekend as she took aim at former President Donald Trump, deriding his tendency to go off-script at campaign rallies. In a pointed address at a rally in Atlanta, Harris criticized Trump's often meandering speeches, labeling his signature speaking style - which he calls "The Weave" - as a sign of having no clear plan to address the nation's needs. -
Biden 'Deeply Concerned': White House Scrambles to Address Leaked Israeli Military Plans on Iran
The Biden administration is grappling with a new crisis as classified U.S. documents detailing Israeli military plans to strike Iran have surfaced online, sparking concerns over national security and diplomatic fallout. President Joe Biden is "deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of sensitive intelligence assessments, a leak that could further escalate tensions in an already volatile region. The Biden administration is grappling with a new crisis as classified U.S. documents detailing Israeli military plans to strike Iran have surfaced online, sparking concerns over national security and diplomatic fallout. President Joe Biden is "deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of sensitive intelligence assessments, a leak that could further escalate tensions in an already volatile region. -
Central Park Five Sue Donald Trump Over Defamatory Debate Comments
The men known as the "Central Park Five" have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading "false, misleading, and defamatory" statements during the September 10 ABC News presidential debate. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Monday, claims that Trump's remarks about the 1989 case caused the plaintiffs "severe emotional distress and reputational damage." The men known as the "Central Park Five" have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading "false, misleading, and defamatory" statements during the September 10 ABC News presidential debate. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Monday, claims that Trump's remarks about the 1989 case caused the plaintiffs "severe emotional distress and reputational damage." -
IRS Feared Hatch Act Violations Over Trump's COVID-19 Stimulus Check Branding, Emails Reveale
In April 2020, as millions of Americans awaited economic relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a quiet but intense debate took place within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over an unprecedented move: placing then-President Donald Trump's name on the stimulus checks. In April 2020, as millions of Americans awaited economic relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a quiet but intense debate took place within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over an unprecedented move: placing then-President Donald Trump's name on the stimulus checks. -
U.S. Investigates Major Intelligence Leak on Israel's Iran Strike Plans
The United States is investigating a concerning leak of classified intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the leak as "very concerning" during an interview on CNN's State of the Union, highlighting the gravity of the breach and its potential impact on U.S.-Israel relations. The United States is investigating a concerning leak of classified intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike against Iran. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the leak as "very concerning" during an interview on CNN's State of the Union, highlighting the gravity of the breach and its potential impact on U.S.-Israel relations.