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In Lisbon, Portugal, on January 12, 2025, people sit by a McDonald’s storefront. McDonald’s rolls out new value deals, like the McValue Menu, to combat economic challenges and attract budget-conscious customers, as global sales face pressure amid shifting consumer trends. Luis Boza | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMcDonald’s will soon assess its franchisees on how their prices deliver value as the company updates its franchising standards as part of a larger bid to win over cash-strapped diners.”Effective January 1, 2026, we are enhancing our global franchising standards across all Segments to reinforce accountability for value leadership,” Andrew Gregory, McDonald’s senior vice…

The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point at its meeting this week.The move would mark the Fed’s third consecutive rate reduction this year, following the September and October cuts, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 3.50%-3.75%.President Donald Trump has been sharply critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, arguing that rates should be significantly lower. Trump has also said he knows who he intends to choose to succeed Powell, with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett considered to be the front-runner.If appointed, Hassett would take over a Fed that is currently torn between officials who…

When an old church on Congress Avenue in Bath went on the market a few years ago, Bath Housing Executive Director Debora Keller saw an opportunity.“That site came available, and we just grabbed it, we bought it. We didn’t have a plan,” she said. This was part of their new model, a shift from how housing authorities have operated in the past.“We don’t know if we’ll develop it. We don’t know if we’ll find a partner, but we think it’s a good site for some type of housing,” Keller said, “and we want to be part of the divisioning, the…

Deep in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont lie the Kingdom Heritage Lands, 132,000 acres of former and current timberland conserved for public access since 1998. The remote and undeveloped area is mainly the domain of wildlife, logging trucks, hunters and snowmobilers.Recently, however, increasing numbers of rock climbers have frequented a stunning band of chiseled granite towers set in the middle of the Kingdom Heritage Lands, at a cliff 30 minutes south of the Canadian border and on the northern edge of the Nulhegan basin.“As soon as you reach the cliff, your jaw drops,” Mischa Tourin, executive director of the Climbing…

It’s one of the most important meetings for employees’ career success, yet many people are going about it completely wrong.We’re talking about the one-on-one meeting between managers and their direct reports.”One-on-ones can absolutely be the greatest leadership managerial tool that leaders have for engaging, aligning and building more commitment from their people,” meeting science expert Steven Rogelberg tells CNBC Make It. “There’s something incredibly powerful about truly seeing your people, finding a dedicated time to understand their challenges and issues and offering support.”Rogelberg is Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte teaching organizational science, management and psychology. He has written two books…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proclaimed solidarity with U.S. farmers in recent months as they grappled with the loss of a major soybean buyer due to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China.But now, Bessent says he’s divested his holdings in North Dakota soybean farmland. “I actually just divested it this week as part of my ethics agreement, so I’m out of that business,” Bessent said on the CBS program “Face the Nation,” Sunday. Bessent’s holdings had raised eyebrows as he headed Trump administration negotiations with China over trade and tariffs. On Monday, he’s expected to be…

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez met with the club’s board of directors to discuss the future of manager Xabi Alonso following the side’s 2-0 LaLiga loss to Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu, a source told ESPN.Madrid’s poor form was also discussed ahead of Wednesday’s key Champions League match against Manchester City. Pérez and the club’s board saw the match against Celta as a worrying step backwards after the 3-0 victory against Athletic Club last Wednesday.Sunday’s loss leaves Madrid four points behind Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, and increases the pressure on Alonso, having picked up just one win in…

We teach our kids to read, write and ride a bike. But we often skip one essential life skill: money management.Learn how to start the money conversation with your kids in our latest course, How To Raise Financially Smart Kids. The course provides step-by-step guidance for instilling healthy financial habits early, teaching kids to save and spend wisely, and talking with them about big purchases like buying a car or house.Whether you’re hoping to teach the basics of money, prevent raising spoiled kids or instill entrepreneurial values, this course will help you give your kids the financial foundation they deserve. We’ll share actionable tips for establishing a…

U.S. President Donald Trump poses on the red carpet for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 7, 2025. Jeenah Moon | ReutersPresident Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Sunday night about Netflix’s proposed acquisition of parts of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the massive deal “could be a problem” because of how much market share Netflix would end up with.Trump also said that he will be involved in the process of approving the deal, which was announced on Friday.The streaming giant Netflix needs regulatory sign-off for its planned…

Every 2026 World Cup game will pause for three-minute “hydration breaks” in each half, FIFA has announced.The new measure has been introduced to “prioritise player welfare,” amid expectations of high temperatures at next summer’s expanded tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will see every game — regardless of weather conditions — paused at the 22-minute mark, effectively turning the match into a four-quarter affair.The decision was made after consultation with coaches and broadcasters.FIFA say it is “a streamlined and simplified version of the breaks used at some previous tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.” At…