Burger King makes waves again as AI-driven ops tests roll out in stores. BK, founded 1953 as Insta-Burger King, is a Miami‑Dade-based global burger champ.
McDonald’s has reported a quarter of solid global same-store growth, with US sales up around 3.8–3.9% while overall revenue hits about $6.5–$6.6 billion. Management says consumer spending is under pressure from inflation and higher gas prices, weighing on lower-income customers even as higher-income customers show resilient spending.
Plans have resurfaced to create the world’s first floating city, powered by nuclear energy, with a capacity for about 80,000 residents and 10,000 tourists. The project envisions a self-contained urban environment circling the globe and living in international waters.
A roundup of recent food reporting highlights evolving tastes across the West Lake region, Shangri-La, Guiyang and Nanjing, with local eateries earning Michelin praise and traditional dishes facing changes as diners seek bold, communal experiences.
Six people aboard two helicopters have died after a mid‑air collision over Rio de Janeiro. One aircraft crashed onto a car dealership’s lot, igniting a fire among electric vehicles. Investigators are examining the cause as officials confirm victims, including Oliver Tree, on board one of the helicopters. The incident occurred in Recreio dos Bandeirantes and has prompted an official inquiry.