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German discounter Aldi pledges to pay all United Kingdom staff above living wage
The new pay rates are significantly higher than the government’s national living wage of £7.20 an hour, which will take effect from April 2016.
McDonald’s sales of Egg McMuffin are SOARING… because they’ve changed one
The fast-food giants have stopped using margarine on the breakfast favourite, and have started to use butter instead. The company reported their third-quarter earnings earlier this week, posting huge gains over recent years. The shares of the company weren’t expected to cross $1.28 a share this quarter.
‘Scream Queens’ Elects a New Kappa President Tonight
Despite being the wicked KKT sorority president, Chanel is planning to take a break to avoid Red Devil’s wrath on the upcoming episode of the series. Even with a crazed murderer on the loose, the Kappas still know how to throw a killer slumber party! In order to survive, the
Comcast might launch a cellular service using Verizon’s network
“Cable is going to do what they are going to do and we’re going to do what we’re going to do”, he said.
No benefit increase for Social Security, government says
A million or so more people who receive Medicare but have either deferred receiving Social Security or aren’t yet eligible would also be hit with the higher premiums, as would another 2.8 million individuals who are new to Medicare in 2016.
Philippines reprimands China over illegal lighthouses
China on Tuesday reacted to the Philippines’ criticism of lighthouses constructed by it in the South China Sea, saying “these actions don’t change the established order there”.
Denmark vs Sweden the highlight of Euro 2016 play-offs
Ireland were unlucky not to make the automatic qualification positions in their group, which were eventually claimed by Poland and World Cup holder Germany. The pick of the games sees Sweden lock horns with their neighbours, Denmark, while the Repbulic of Ireland will do battle with Bosnia Herzegovina.
Loonie, TSX stock index down as federal election polls open
Major USA indexes and major commodities were also mostly lower Monday. The company, facing heavy criticism for sharply increasing the prices of drugs it acquired, said the pace of those price hikes would moderate.
Emmanuel Sanders gets hurt while trying for game-winning TD
The Cleveland Browns broke their two-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the Baltimore Ravens and improving their 2015 National Football League (NFL) season record to 2-3. The Denver Broncos quarterback had three passes intercepted on Sunday, including one that was returned for a touchdown. The Broncos beat the Browns 26-23
Cablevision and Viacom End Bundle Litigation
Cablevision said the practice of selling channels as a package, instead of individually, is a “per se” tying arrangement that violates federal and New York state antitrust laws.