Author: Julia Mehalko

A new study has revealed that customer foot traffic has declined in various fast-food restaurants in California ever since the Golden State’s $20 minimum wage law went into effect on April 1. California’s minimum wage law has been heavily criticized by leaders in the fast food industry, as they’ve claimed that this labor law will harm their overall business. Now, this study has shown a new surprising way this law has changed customer behavior throughout the state. California’s $20 Minimum Wage Law Source: Kenny Eliason/Unsplash On April 1, California’s new minimum wage law — which requires fast food workers to…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 dived dangerously close to an Oklahoma neighborhood, terrifying residents in the middle of the night. This potentially dangerous situation occurred at 12:05 a.m. local time on Wednesday. So far, neither Southwest nor the FAA has revealed why this plane was flying so low to homes. A Low-Altitude Warning Source: Tyler Fulk/Unsplash While flying over Oklahoma City’s suburbs, this Southwest plane dived incredibly low in the air, resulting in a low-altitude warning being triggered. This incident occurred while the flight was still about nine miles away…

Tourists in Majorca found themselves in a dangerous situation on Wednesday night after a “mini tsunami” — also called a meteotsunami — swallowed up beaches and streets in the popular seaside resort. Footage from the incident shows tourists running from the raging waters. Many attempted to swerve out of the way to keep from being pulled down by the strong tide. A Sudden Mini Tsunami Source: NOAA Satellites/Wikimedia Commons On Wednesday, a sudden meteotsunami occurred in the popular tourist town of Puerto Alcudia, a port town in Majorca, Spain. Meteotsunamis differ from regular tsunamis, as they tend to be much…

A United Airlines Holdings Inc. plane was forced back to the airport it had just left after an engine piece cover fell off upon liftoff. This latest event comes as United — and all airlines and aircraft — have come under increasing scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as the public, thanks to frequent air incidents. An Unusual Sound Source: Emiel Molenaar/Unsplash When this United plane took off from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut on Thursday morning, it was headed to Denver International Airport. However, things quickly went amiss when the crew of the jet heard…

New data has revealed that fast food customers are turning away from fast food establishments and heading to casual restaurant chains amid ongoing inflation and high menu prices at eateries like McDonald’s and Burger King. This latest revelation has been backed by Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas. Darden Restaurants owns many restaurants, such as Olive Garden, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, and Yard House. Fast Food Prices Soar Source: Kevin Lanceplaine/Unsplash Over the past few years, many customers have openly complained that fast food is no longer affordable. Instead, it’s become increasingly expensive. Fast food menu prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic,…

A new scientific study released on Thursday has blamed climate change for the current heat wave that much of the United States is currently dealing with. This heat wave — which has already killed at least 125 people in Mexico — will continue to dominate parts of North America, breaking weather records along the way. An Ongoing Heat Wave Source: Nigel Msipa/Unsplash This specific heat wave began in early May and has so far continued into June. Now, it’s currently over much of the central and eastern parts of the United States. Experts have warned Americans that this heat wave…

On Thursday, McDonald’s officially announced that it will roll out its brand new, limited-time $5 meal next week as it works to bring more customers back to its restaurants. The fast food giant revealed this new deal, as well as other new promotions they have lined up to encourage consumers to spend more time at their local McDonald’s this summer. Listening to Consumers Source: Brett Jordan/Unsplash In announcing this new deal, McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger released a statement explaining that the company had listened to what its customers wanted to see. Erlinger said, “We heard our fans loud and…

A long-lost Assyrian military camp used by Assyrian King Sennacherib around 701 B.C. may have just been found, according to a scientist. This specific military camp from ancient times is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as having been destroyed by the “angel of the Lord.” While well known because of the discussion of it in the Bible, Sennacherib’s camp has never been identified — until now. The Assyrian Empire Zunkir/Wikimedia Commons The Assyrian Empire ruled from 1365 to 609 BCE. It was known for its extensive military campaigns, which expanded its territory. Sennacherib’s siege of Jerusalem was a part of…

Thousands of car dealerships around the United States were forced to halt services on Wednesday after a cyberattack affected CDK Global, a software provider for many dealerships. This latest cyber incident comes as many industries have faced increasing threats from hackers bringing down software programs, which have affected how many are able to successfully do business. When the Software Went Down at Dealerships Source: Erik Mclean/Unsplash On Wednesday, many car dealerships were busy preparing for a busy holiday shopping day. However, thousands of dealers around the country quickly learned that their day wouldn’t be too busy after all. Early Wednesday…

A new twist in the decades-long search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has led researchers to hope that they can finally solve the mystery of what happened to this jet ten years ago. Thanks to a brand new discovery of an underwater signal, researchers are planning on once again undertaking an investigation to find the missing aircraft. MH370’s Takeoff in 2014 Source: Sangga Rima Roman Selia/Unsplash On March 8, 2014, a Malaysia Airlines flight took off from Kuala Lumpur and was headed to Beijing, China. However, it quickly redirected its route — and the plane eventually vanished from…