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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's just brought a bunch of international menu items to Canada — and pizza is back (kind of)
McDonald's Canada's newest menu update is bringing international flavours to Canada. On Monday, the restaurant announced a new lineup of menu items inspired by McDonald's menu favourites around the world. The new menu additions feature several of the most popular menu items from places like Germany, Italy, Japan and more. And it's not just sandwiches and burgers. Diners can also try pizza bites, McFlurries, specialty sauces and more. Keep scrolling to see what new menu additions Canadians can try — and what people are saying. McDonald's is bringing back pizza — well, kind of. McDonald's McPizza Bites are an international twist on a fan-favourite McDonald's Italy dish. They're also a callback to the McPizza, which was discontinued more than two decades ago. The bites are made with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, all wrapped in toasted pizza dough. The new Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich is a spin on a chicken sandwich from McDonald's Japan. The new McDonald's sandwich features a breaded, seasoned chicken patty covered in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce that's then topped with shredded lettuce, mayo-style sauce and a sesame seed bun. The second new sandwich in the lineup is the Big Rösti — a seasonal menu item at McDonald's Germany, usually available during the winter. A rösti is a traditional Swiss/German pan-fried dish made from grated potatoes, similar to a hash brown. The McDonald's sandwich features a beef burger topped with hickory-smoked bacon, processed cheese, a cheese sauce, and, most importantly, a golden rösti hash brown, all served on a rolled oat bun. The only new dessert item features an iconic European cookie. The Biscoff McFlurry, from McDonald's Belgium, features a Biscoff cookie combined with McDonald's ice cream. Biscoff is a cookie from Lotus Bakeries that originated in Belgium in 1932 and is known for its caramelized, spiced taste. One of two new limited-edition dipping sauces, this McDonald's U.K. favourite features a punchy hit of garlic. The other new sauce on the menu is a zingy chili sauce served at McDonald's Australia, where the condiment is extremely popular. Even though the new menu just launched on Tuesday, Canadians are already weighing in on social media. "Those pizza bites were soooo gooood in Italy! I'm excited to 'eat around the world' McDonald's style," wrote one person on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by McDonald's 🇨🇦 (@mcdonaldscanada) "Call me Mrs. Worldwide the way I'm about to become acquainted with these menu items," wrote another. "I am so hyped for this! I love the idea of trying other countries' items," one person added. "I'm gonna need a Biscoff McFlurry tout de suite," another person commented. "This is insane.I will be trying all of these," wrote a person on X. "A someone who travels the world and goes to all the McDonalds, this is great," another user commented. Some commenters said they want more international items to come to Canada, including the Chicken Wings from McDonald's Italy, the Big Brekkie Burger from McDonald's Australia and the Burger 280 from McDonald's France.
Elle
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Beyoncé Wears a Wet-Look Minidress, Fringe, and Latex at Her Final Paris Cowboy Carter Show
THE RUNDOWN Last night, Beyoncé wrapped the Paris leg of her Cowboy Carter Tour and debuted a few new looks for the occasion. At the Stade de France, where she performed for three nights (on June 19, 21, and 22), Mrs. Carter brought French fashion to the stage in a gray custom Balmain minidress with a train, which was structured to look like wet fabric. She accessorized with sheer gloves, gold jewelry, a signature cowboy hat, and a long white coat. Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, posted a photo from the show of Balmain's creative director, Olivier Rousteing, posing in front of a screen that showed the look. In her caption, she wrote, 'I loved taking this photo of The incredible creative director of @balmain Mr @olivier_rousteing with his beautiful design of This dress @beyonce is wearing on the Cowboy Carter show tonight!' At another point in the evening, the pop star slipped into a burgundy latex leotard with matching chaps, a trench coat, gloves, and another cowboy hat. The artist also wore an all-silver outfit, a nod to the shimmery color that became an emblem of 2023's Renaissance World Tour. She wore a silver corset top with matching fringe chaps, the latter of which have quickly become one of her favorite wardrobe motifs on the tour thus far. Outfits weren't the only new additions to the Paris leg. On opening night, Beyoncé was joined by her shotgun rider, Miley Cyrus, for a performance of their Grammy-winning song, 'II Most Wanted.' Cyrus took to Instagram to celebrate the moment, writing, '@beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined. As the finale to this trip supporting Something Beautiful, to close on something as beautiful as a stadium full of people singing 'II Most Wanted' with us was the ultimate firework. Thank you B. I'll be your shotgun rider for life. Big gratitude to the Cowboy Carter tour crew, you all were incredible for making this happen. Forever and always.' Beyoncé will return to the U.S. on June 28 for her two-night stint in her hometown, Houston. After that, she'll hit Washington, D.C. and Atlanta before wrapping the Cowboy Carter Tour in Las Vegas on July 26. And there's still time to get tickets—see how to here.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When fathers empowered daughters: Amitabh Bachchan in Piku to Pankaj Tripathi in Bareilly Ki Barfi
In times where a film like Sanya Malhotra's Mrs. is required to reflect the state of women, there were men, in particular fathers, who have empowered women in Bollywood. Of course, the parenting style changed with the times, but the intent always was to make their daughters feel worthy of love, life, and freedom. Here's celebrating those fathers today! From Amitabh Bachchan-Deepika Padukone in Piku to Pankaj Tripathi-Kriti Sanon in Bareilly ki Barfi, stream endearing father-daughter entertainers in one place - only on OTTplay Premium Bitti (Kriti Sanon) is unlike any other woman. She is bold enough to take a trip alone even when coming from a small-town, and can openly talk about any topic under the sun, especially those considered taboo in such rural areas. It is what makes her Bareilly Ki Barfi. The biggest credit for who she is goes to her father Narottam Mishra, played by Pankaj Tripathi, who lets his daughter live the life she wants to lead. Do we even need to talk about the adorable Bhaskor Banerjee, played by Amitabh Bachchan? Appearing as irritating at first, he leaves an impression unlike any other, especially during his last frame. Banerjee is a single father who raised his daughter to be independent enough to handle everything that life throws her way, and it showed up when she simply left everything to take care of her father. Piku, in every way, was a reflection of her dad and thus, the movie became an adorable tale that an Indian can easily revisit. A film from early 2000, Yaadein is the story of a father who raised three children all by himself. Raj Puri Singh (Jackie Shroff) is especially close to his youngest daughter Isha (Kareena Kapoor), and her strong will comes from how she has seen her father fight battles while raising the daughters all by himself. Raj constantly chooses to be a father, even in dire circumstances, and that reflects in Isha's behaviour, too. Thus, they both end up as green flags. We already know what a great Bollywood father Anupam Kher has been through ages. However, Hum Aapke Hain Koun! is a film that tends to be overlooked when it comes to him. Kher played the role of Professor Siddharth Choudhury, who raised two daughters Nisha and Pooja. We already know the kind of values that the sisters adopted and how close they are, but it is the last scene in the Sooraj Barjatya film where Professor Siddharth Choudhury really shines as a father. He always chooses his daughter, and she always chooses his happiness over even her own. Another father often overlooked in Bollywood is Utpal Dutt in GolMaal. This is mainly because the movie is wrapped in comedy even when the message is of a daughter mimicking her street-smart father who would go lengths for her, and vice-versa. Here, too, it is father and daughter vs. the world, and they would always have each other's backs when it comes to dealing with the ill mentality of the society.
Chicago Tribune
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Biblioracle: The Institute of Museum and Library Service may lose funding. Here's why that's important.
A couple of weeks ago, for the first time in her life, Mrs. Biblioracle got a library card. The impetus for the choice was a tip from her book club that you can listen to audiobooks for free (something possible through services like Libby and Overdrive), but once a member, she was introduced to additional benefits, including free access to the New York Times, which meant we no longer had to fight over the Wordle. Of course, there are numerous other benefits, including admission to county parks and some local museums. You can check out a computer if yours is on the fritz. You can book a meeting room or get any book you can think of through interlibrary loan. Also, telescopes. You can check out a honking big telescope. The reason why Mrs. Biblioracle did not previously have a library card should be obvious: Her partner (me) has enough books in the house to stock a small, but robust library. By virtue of a previous academic appointment, I maintain access to an institutional academic library covering my needs. Even though Mrs. Biblioracle and I have not been directly interacting with our public library all that much, we remain staunch supporters and believers in libraries as vital parts of a functioning, shared, thriving society. Unfortunately, there is a significant threat to not just libraries but public museums in the currently proposed federal budget, which aims to almost zero-out something called the Institute of Museum and Library Service. The IMLS had already been a casualty of the Department of Government Efficiency cuts back in March, cuts which were halted at least temporarily after state attorneys general sued and temporary restraining orders were issued. But the proposed 2026 budget obviates those suits, reducing IMLS funding from $313 million to $6 million. The number of things that the IMLS does is almost impossible to list. They give grants that make institutions such as zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and, of course, libraries capable of providing programming to the public. In some cases, these grants are the difference between being able to keep the doors open and not existing. The IMLS is also home to the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, which provides for the training and development of library professionals and working archivists. In recent years, the IMLS has also been at the forefront of investigating the 'digital divide' and increasing access to broadband services for poor and rural communities. They provide a literal line to the online world. While $313 million may seem like a lot, this amount is literally spread across all 50 states and more than 150,000 libraries and museums. As Kelly Jensen points out, writing at Book Riot, this amount is 0.005% of the overall federal budget. I'm going to confess that until recently, I had no idea the IMLS existed because why would I? This is one of the innumerable governmental bodies that churns away doing stuff Congress has decided is worth funding, allowing for things like visits from authors to libraries or new exhibits at museums to happen. It's impossible to know which institutions might be threatened with closure, but every institution's operations would undoubtedly be degraded. This budget proposal is exactly that, a proposal. I hope it doesn't come to fruition, and it's a reminder to maybe be a bit more aware of how different interconnected systems work to provide services and opportunities I've come to take for granted. As Joni Mitchell once said, 'Don't it always seem to go, you don't know what you got 'til it's gone.' John Warner is the author of books including 'More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI.' You can find him at Book recommendations from the Biblioracle John Warner tells you what to read based on the last five books you've read. 1. 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate 2. 'Mad Honey' by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan 3. 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik 4. 'In This Grave Hour' by Jacqueline Winspear 5. 'Life Sentences' by Billy O'CallaghanAlways pleased to find a good occasion to recommend this book by Chicago writer Kathleen Rooney: 'Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk.' 1. 'Honor' by Thrity Umrigar 2. 'The Sellout' by Paul Beatty 3. 'James' by Percival Everett 4. 'Heat and Light' by Jennifer Haigh 5. 'High Dive' by Jonathan LeeI think 'Chain-Gang All-Stars' by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah will be an exciting read for Kathleen. 1. 'Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road' by Neil Peart 2. 'My Effin' Life' by Geddy Lee 3. 'The Wide, Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook' by Hampton Sides 4. 'In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the U.S.S. Jennette' by Hampton Sides 5. 'The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom' by Larry LoftisI've got just the book for Cliff, a story of seafaring and history: 'Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II' by Robert Kurson. Get a reading from the Biblioracle Send a list of the last five books you've read and your hometown to biblioracle@
Mint
28-05-2025
- General
- Mint
Marriage changes women's lives—men's, not so much. The data shows it.
For 28-year-old Reena Khoda, a mother of three, the day kicks off at 4 am. Before heading out for her house-help job, she has to ensure all the day's cooking and cleaning is done. Tamanna Setia, 33, a cabin crew member with an Indian airline and a mother of two, usually starts her day by 6 am, or earlier if her job demands. As she flies to different cities and countries, she juggles everything at home - from house help and nannies to the endless needs of her four- and two-year-olds. Khoda and Setia, and several Indian women, would have seen parts of their lives play out in the recent Hindi film Mrs. and its 2021 Malayalam original, the critically acclaimed The Great Indian Kitchen. The remake was an internet sensation, particularly among women, for its rather intense take on the realities of household management. Both Khoda and Setia acknowledge that their husbands and in-laws provide necessary help, yet both feel managing the home remains primarily their responsibility. For Khoda, her job is a financial necessity; for Setia, it's about independence. Both worry for their kids when away; both feel somewhat overwhelmed. This is not just the story of two young married women with kids. It is a reality shared by millions of Indian women, as revealed in the Time Use Survey, a nationally representative government study that covered over 167,000 respondents. The data shows how marriage, motherhood, and household responsibilities reshape a woman's daily life -- dramatically and disproportionately -- compared to men. It helps sketch what a day in the life of the average Indian looks like, and why, despite greater educational access, women still struggle to translate learning into earning. Part 1: The unpaid burden: For Indian women, degrees don't ease household chores Post-marriage, her world shifts A Mint analysis of the survey's data shows that marriage changes a woman's life drastically, saddling her with unpaid household work. She spends about a fourth of her day on domestic duties - cooking, cleaning, caregiving, and more. That's a striking contrast from the lives of unmarried girls and women, who spend only 6% of their time on such activities. Now compare this with men. Unmarried boys and men spend 1% of their time on household work, which rises to just 3% after marriage. Read this | Where are the women? Why India's trading floors remain a male domain While unmarried women spend a significant share of time (23%) on 'employment' or 'learning' (i.e. earning and preparing to earn, respectively), this effort doesn't translate into time spent on actual formal work after marriage. For men, the total time spent on employment and learning remains unchanged before and after marriage. For married women who do go out to work, their 'double shift"—one at work and then at home—is unmissable. All kinds of work—paid (employment and related activities) and unpaid (domestic labour for family)—together take men roughly 7 hours and 15 minutes in a day, while women spend 7 hours and 48 minutes. Remember, paid work usually comes with weekly offs and vacation time, while domestic chores can be a daily task without breaks. Another shift happens if a marriage ends, through widowhood, divorce, or separation. While married women spend 388 minutes (6 hours and 28 minutes) on unpaid household chores, it comes down to half for widowed/divorced/separated women. For men, the opposite is true—as household burden strikes, the time spent on such tasks rises from 47 minutes to 79 minutes on average. The kitchen's gender gap The old saying 'The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is seared in reality, underlining how women can earn appreciation or love by cooking delicious meals, something both the films mentioned above highlighted. As it turns out, women do dedicate the maximum of their waking-up hours to food management and preparation. (The first part of the story covered this; read here.) Married women spend 219 minutes (3 hours and 39 minutes) on this; men spend just 4 minutes. The gender gap also exists for other activities under the 'unpaid domestic and caregiving work' category. On 'childcare and instruction', a major task, married women spend 66 minutes a day and married men 19 minutes. Read this | On the gender scale, business schools still don't measure up Employment is a significant activity where women lag men in time spent. The gap is 307 minutes. But if traditional gender roles require women's work at home to balance men's earning endeavours outside, it doesn't play out that way: for the broad category of unpaid domestic and caregiving services, the gender gap is higher, tilted towards (rather, against) women (340 minutes). Learning paradox: from studies to domestic chores All figures in this analysis are averages covering all individuals, including those who do not engage in the said activity at all. When we zero in on only those who actually engage in these tasks, the story gets starker. About 82% of women engage in domestic chores, and about a fourth in caregiving work at home. This, of course, is higher for married women, with a 98% and nearly 50% participation rate, respectively. In comparison, only a third of married men participate in either of these activity categories. The participation rate in domestic chores is high (46%) even among single women and girls—for such boys and men, it's 18%. Also read | This women farmers' network envisions a feminist future for agriculture But here's where the break happens. Among unmarried girls and women, the participation rate in learning or studying is quite high (73%), even higher than such males (58%). However, this does not translate into a higher participation rate in employment post-marriage: 25% for women, against 82% for men. To sum up, married women show near-universal participation in unpaid domestic work, and their early investments in learning rarely translate into earning opportunities. This underscores how women are yet to break many barriers—or rather, how they still lack a conducive environment to bridge the gap between education and the labour market. Shuja Asrar contributed to this story.
