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Mint
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Craving the Snack Wrap? McDonald's just brought it back today after 9 year wait — What's new & when you can order yours
It's official — after nearly a decade of anticipation, McDonald's has brought back one of its most beloved menu items: the Snack Wrap. Starting Thursday (July 10), customers can once again enjoy the portable fan favorite, now available in two flavors The returning Snack Wrap features a McCrispy Strip, topped with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and either Ranch or Spicy sauce, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. The item contains 390 calories and is available à la carte for $2.99 or as part of a combo meal that includes two Snack Wraps, a medium fry, and a drink. Ranch Snack Wrap: Delivers a cool, creamy ranch flavor with hints of garlic and onion. Spicy Snack Wrap: Packs a punch with the same habanero heat found in the Spicy McCrispy sandwich — perfect for heat-seeking snackers. The Snack Wraps are available at participating McDonald's restaurants and can be ordered via McDelivery or for pickup through the McDonald's app. Note that delivery prices may vary, and additional fees may apply. Customers must opt into McDonald's Rewards for full app functionality. First introduced in the 2000s, the Snack Wrap was officially discontinued nationwide in 2016. However, the item never left the hearts — or social media feeds — of loyal McDonald's fans, sparking years of online pleas for its return. After months of teasing, the company finally delivered.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Craving McDonald's snack wraps? They are back — with bold new flavors you need to try
Fans of McDonald's beloved Snack Wrap have reason to celebrate as the crispy chicken favourite is making its most anticipated return, which is starting Thursday, July 10, according to a report. After being off the menu for some time, the Snack Wrap is back and it's bringing bold new flavours that are sure to excite your taste buds, as per an ABC News report. When and Where Can You Get McDonald's New Snack Wrap? Starting as early as 10:30 a.m., participating McDonald's locations will start to serve the Snack Wrap once again, including on their popular late-night menus, according to the report. Whether you prefer dining in, grabbing your meal at the drive-thru, or ordering through the McDonald's app, these new wraps will be easy to find, as per the ABC News report. ALSO READ: Linda Yaccarino resigns: What drove the X CEO to step down and what's her net worth? What's Inside the New Snack Wrap? McDonald's Snack Wrap will have new McCrispy Strips , which is a juicy chicken strip that is made with all white meat, topped with crisp shredded lettuce and shredded cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, as reported by USA Today, citing the chain. New Flavors to Try: Spicy and Ranch The Snack Wrap will be available in two new flavours, called "Spicy" and "Ranch", and the cost of both will be only $2.99, according to ABC News. Live Events McDonald's has described the Spicy flavour as "Bold, zesty and unapologetically fiery – our Spicy Snack Wrap brings the heat with a habanero kick that fans know and love from the Spicy McCrispy sandwich," quoted USA Today. The fast food giant described the Ranch flavour as "Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: The Magnificent Seven just lost Tesla and Apple - these 2 surging tech stocks are taking over fast Celebrate the Return: The Snack Wrap Files The company also launched a website called calling "fans' VIP entry to all things Snack Wrap," to celebrate the return of the item, according to USA Today. The website's welcome page says, "This is the content hub for the most anticipated menu item of the decade. Explore all the lore, like fan-inspired posts or merch concepts. And keep checking back because new files are added weekly." Fans Helped Bring the Snack Wrap Back McDonald's shared that the Snack Wrap was phased out across the United States in 2016, but it "never left fans' hearts," as quoted by the USA Today report. The fast food giant revealed that, "From countless social media posts to full-fledged petitions, they never gave up on their favorite menu item. They're the ones who inspired us to make its return to the menu happen," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: FICO stock crashes over 10% after Fannie and Freddie embrace VantageScore 4.0 - here's why it matters FAQs Is the Snack Wrap really coming back? Yes. It officially returns to the US McDonald's menus on Thursday, July 10. What time can I get McD's Snack Wrap? You can grab a Snack Wrap as early as 10:30 a.m., and it'll be available during late-night hours too, as per the ABC News report.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aespa Karina takes over ‘WATERBOMB 2025' stage solo; netizens share mixed reactions - find out what happened
The latest edition of the 'WATERBOMB' festival had been going in full force. Artists like ITZY, Super Junior, Epik High, and many more took over the stage and gave mind-blowing performances. As part of the lineup, aespa Karina also joined the stage as a solo performer. Ever since videos from her performance have been shared online, netizens have been sharing mixed reactions. ' WATERBOMB 2025 ' aespa Karina performs solo at the festival aespa's Karina took over the stage at the 'WATERBOMB 2025' festival as a solo artist. Ever since the announcement, fans and netizens have been excited and looking forward to it. However, soon after, when videos of the event went viral, netizens started sharing mixed reviews of the singer's presence on stage. The artist performed her solo song 'UP' for the crowd at the festival, along with group songs as well, like 'Supernova', 'Spicy', and 'Whiplash'. While a lot of fans celebrated her performance and praised her appearance on stage, some netizens shared mixed reactions and were disappointed in Karina. Netizens react Under viral posts of Karina's performance, fans and netizens alike shared their opinion. While a lot of fans were praising the artist's performances and songs, K-netizens were quick to point out that the idol could be seen lip-syncing through more than half of the songs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scientists: Tinnitus? When tinnitus won't go away, do this (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo One netizen shared a comment reading, 'Her being alone on stage for an aespa song just doesn't hit the same', while another commented, 'The solo stage wasn't as flashy or impressive as I expected. Sigh'. Another netizen called the singer out for lip-syncing at such a huge event, pointing out that 'Even if you're lip-syncing, at least put some effort into it…' Fans of the group and the singer were quick to defend her, citing technical issues at the event and the obstacles that presented themselves; it was normal for artists to lip sync. Many shared that it was normal since she was performing under extreme heat conditions at an outdoor water-themed festival.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Nayanthara And Vignesh Shivan Slammed For Working With Jani Master, Accused Of Sexual Assault
New Delhi: Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have received severe flak for collaborating with choreographer Jani Master, who has been facing sexual allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. It all began when Vignesh Shivan shared that Jani Master has come on board for his film Love Insurance Kompany. What's Happening Choreographer Jani Master has been booked under the POSCO act on charges of sexual assault. On July 1, the choreographer had shared a post, mentioning his collaboration with Vignesh Shivan in his film Love Insurance Kompany. The post read, "Candid and crazy with the dearest #VigneshShivan sir on the sets of # LoveInsuranceKompany. It's always a joy working with you for the care, respect, and trust you shower on me, sir. Can't wait to show the magic we created." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jani Master (@alwaysjani) Vignesh Shivan had re-shared the Instagram story and written, "Sweeet Master Ji. Team LIK - loves you and your vibe a lot." The internet did not take this teaming up kindly as they lashed out at Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan for teaming up with Jani Master. Nayanthara, who is also one of the producers of the film, was met with a lot of criticism for indulging in such collaborations. How The Internet Reacted: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada expressed her anger as she took to X and wrote, "Jani is out on conditional bail involving a minor's sexual assault. We as a people seem to love 'talented' offenders and will keep promoting them and keeping them in positions of power, which the offenders use to harangue the women more - "See nothing will happen to me." It is just how we are. Sweeeeeet!" Jani is out on conditional bail involving a minor's sexual assault. We as a people seem to love 'talented' offenders and will keep promoting them and keeping them in positions of power which the offenders use to harangue the women more - 'See nothing will happen to me.' It is… — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 2, 2025 Another social media user commented, "Nayan called herself a self-made woman who knows the struggles of female actors, urged stars to speak out, and thanked those who supported her. Yet she's fine with her husband backing a man accused under POCSO. Why the double standards? " Nayan called herself a self-made woman who knows the struggles of female actors, urged stars to speak out, and thanked those who supported her. Yet she's fine with her husband backing a man accused under POCSO. Why the double standards? #Jani #VigneshShivan — Films Spicy (@Films_Spicy) July 2, 2025 While someone else wrote, "Don't know when Wikki is gonna understand he's not a single person anymore. Whatever he does/says is directly attached to #Nayanthara. She is a self-made woman who stood up for herself and women in cinema in the past. A happy post with a pedophile dance master is seriously a big mess (sic)." don't know when wikki is gonna understand he's not a single person he does/speaks directly attached to # is a self made woman who stood up for herself and women in cinema in the past.A happy post with a pedophile dance master is seriously a big mess — common_man (@IronladyNa5366) July 2, 2025 Another person was not much surprised by Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's decision, as he wrote, "It's not news that Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara support predators. Why are y'all surprised?" It's not news that Vignesh Shivan and Nayan support predators. Why are y'all surprised? — ஜமுனா (@velu_jamunah) July 2, 2025 About Jani Master's POSCO Controversy The case in question is from September 2024, when Jani Master confessed to sexually assaulting a junior colleague when she was a minor. Initially, he was arrested under the POSCO Act but then got out on conditional bail. His National Award for Best Choreography, for the song Megam Karukkatha from Thiruchitrambalam, was also revoked after he was accused of sexual harassment. In A Nutshell Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan have been criticised for working with accused sexual predator Jani Master in their upcoming film. The Internet has reacted strongly to their decision and called them out on social media.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
It's official: McDonald's is bringing back the snack wrap, and here's why this launch feels extra special
Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap after many years because fans kept asking for it online. You can buy it in U.S. stores starting July 10. It has a crispy chicken strip, some shredded lettuce, cheese, and is wrapped in a soft will be two flavors, Spicy which is bold, zesty, and fiery and Ranch which is smooth, rich, and savory. You can buy one wrap à la carte (alone) or as a combo meal with 2 wraps, medium fries, and a drink. McDonald's released a fun two-word press release: 'It's back', as per the Top McDonald's searches for Snack Wraps went up after the announcement. The Snack Wrap was removed in 2016 from all U.S. locations because it slowed down kitchen operations. Some restaurants still had it until 2020, when McDonald's cut menu items during the pandemic to keep service fast. When they removed Snack Wraps, salads and parfaits were also taken off the never stopped asking for the Snack Wrap, they started petitions, tweeted daily, and asked at drive-thrus. McDonald's said the loyal fans inspired the company to bring it had a slow start this year, with U.S. store sales falling by 3.6% in the first quarter. Now, the Snack Wrap is coming back and will use McCrispy Strips , a new chicken item launched in May CEO Chris Kempczinski said the market shows people want this product and the company wants to meet that need. This is part of McDonald's big push into chicken, not just beef, according to the CNBC restaurants like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, and Dave's Hot Chicken are growing fast, McDonald's wants in. The Snack Wrap's return might heat up the 'chicken wars', fast-food chains fighting to be the best at chicken. On the same day, Popeyes announced their own 'generously sized Chicken Wraps' in biscuit-flavored tortillas, for a limited time only, as per 10, 2025, in U.S. slowed down kitchen service, so they removed it in 2016.
