Topic: McDonald's

Think Before Stealing That Soda Refill

Reuters

In the most discomfiting of petty crime news today, a Florida man will be charged with a felony for allegedly filling up on stolen soda with the complimentary water cup a cashier provided him at McDonald's.

By Rebecca Greenfield

Apr 2, 2012

Today in Research

Eating McDonald's Is Sad; Preventing Cancer Is Easy

Discovered: Eating McDonald's will make you very sad, preventing cancer is easy, the Earth's clock is all wrong, and picky women help a species survival. 

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 1, 2011

What the Tweet?

Swearing, UFOs, and Robotic Seals

Plus: what we're sending to Jupiter

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By John Hudson

Jul 26, 2011

McDonald's Puts Fruit in Happy Meals, Michelle Obama Approves

The fast food chain is putting apples in every Happy Meal

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By John Hudson

Jun 30, 2011

In Fast Food Matchup, McDonald's Is Worst and In-N-Out Is Best

Consumer Reports surveys the best and worst fast food chains

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 19, 2011

Are 50,000 New McJobs Worth Getting Excited About?

Some reporters can't quite bring themselves to say "I'm lovin' it"

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 4, 2011

Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day: Crunching the McDonald's Job Numbers

50,000 new jobs less impressive when you realize how much they pay

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By John Hudson

Mar 7, 2011

Subway Edges Out McDonald's

According to SEC filings, the sub chain maintained more locations last year than McDonald's

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