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Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.
McDonald’s Faces Sales Slump: Worst Quarter Since Pandemic Highlights Challenges
McDonald’s, the world’s largest burger chain, last week said it delivered its weakest sales since the height of COVID, as inflation, changing tastes and war take their toll. In the first quarter of 2024, the company’s worldwide comparable sales increased by 1.9 per cent, an almost trend from last year’s first-quarter growth of 129 per cent. Sales within its International Developmental Licensed Markets segment which includes the Middle East and China fell 0.2% down, marking its first decline since late 2020. This slowdown raised doubts over McDonald’s ability to adapt to the rapidly changing economy and competition. A sustained inflationary environment is compromising the budgets of consumers, hurting McDonald’s sales. The company has raised menu prices about 10% in last one year for covering their rising labor and ingredient costs but it has alienated core lower-income customers. CFO Ian Borden said consumers “are becoming more discerning with every dollar they spend,” which has affected traffic, in particular among those households earning less than $45,000 a year. As grocery prices steady, many diners on a budget would rather eat at home than pay for fast food. This contrasts higher-income customers whose mainstay has become better-quality fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Sweetgreen.
By Lindelani Njolo9 months ago in Criminal
The Murder Suspicion
It was a cold winter evening when the peace of Ridgewood Town was shattered. In a small house at the edge of the forest, a man named Mr. Saeed was found dead. He was a quiet, wealthy writer who mostly kept to himself. People respected him but didn’t know much about his personal life.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Criminal
Fourth Wing
What if your biggest fear becomes the path to your greatest destiny? In Fourth Wing, bestselling author Rebecca Yarros brings you into a thrilling world of dragons, battles, secrets, and strength a story filled with adventure, danger, love, and a heroine who refuses to back down.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Criminal
Never Lie
Never Lie by Frieda McFadden is a psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last. With a story full of twists, secrets, and psychological tension, this book takes readers on a wild ride into the minds of its complex characters. Packed with suspense and mystery, Never Lie is the perfect choice for anyone who loves a story filled with shocking revelations and heart stopping moments.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Criminal
Deadly Attack on Tourists in Kashmir: 26 Killed, 17 Injured. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
A Tragic Blow to Peace and Tourism.In a shocking incident that has shaken the nation, a brutal attack in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir left 26 tourists dead and 17 others seriously injured. The assault, which occurred in April 2025, has once more brought to light the precarious security situation in the area and raised serious concerns about the safety of the valley's civilian population, particularly tourists.
By IKRAM POLOK9 months ago in Criminal
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: An Ancient Evil Resurfaces In the shadow of Afghanistan’s rugged landscapes and war-torn cities, a centuries-old tradition has reemerged with a modern-day brutality: bacha bazi, or “boy play.” This practice, which involves the sexual exploitation of young boys by powerful men, thrives in a climate of lawlessness and corruption. The 2010 documentary The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan, directed by Afghan journalist Najibullah Quraishi, pulls back the curtain on this horrifying reality, exposing a world where children are commodified, abused, and silenced. Through undercover footage, survivor testimonies, and chilling encounters with perpetrators, the film reveals how poverty, impunity, and cultural complicity enable this systemic abuse. This article delves into the documentary’s revelations, the historical roots of bacha bazi, and the urgent call for global action to protect Afghanistan’s most vulnerable.
By David Snam9 months ago in Criminal
Walk the Plank. AI-Generated.
It had rained all night in the city of Fairview. The streets still shimmered under the morning haze, the scent of wet asphalt hanging in the air. At precisely 6:47 AM, the body of Terrence Hall—a respected community leader and activist—was discovered lying face-down near the old shipyard, a rotting plank from a cargo crate splintered beside him. His skull had been crushed. No signs of a struggle. No weapon in sight.
By Abdurrahman Abdurrahman9 months ago in Criminal
