Baby boomlet boosts fast food with Happy Meal toys
In San Jose, families chase limited edition Happy Meal toys as the baby boomlet born since 1989 fuels demand. McDonalds reports 20 percent of transactions include Happy Meals while Burger King promotes popular character toys, signaling a rising trend in kids meals and adult-brand tie ins.
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Veteran seizures WWII carrier disrupts Charleston Independence Day
An Army veteran in crisis took over the decommissioned USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor causing the cancellation of park events and a breakfast tour. Negotiators talked him down. no injuries were reported. Park officials said the man threatened only himself and had a week’s provisions.
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