McDonald's is leaving Russia, after more than 30 years
In 1990, the Big Mac's arrival in Moscow signaled a new era. Now McDonald's is tearing down the golden arches and writing off its investment in Russia.
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How to roll out big ideas and avoid the Museum of Failure
A new book develops a science of scaling.
When McDonald's Was A Road To Black Liberation
The historian Marcia Chatelain's new book, Franchise, outlines a forgotten history of McDonald's as a site of social protest and a mechanism black entrepreneurs hoped might spur black liberation.
Last Straw For Plastic Straws? Cities, Restaurants Move To Toss These Sippers
As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, U.S. retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. And straws have become a prime target.
Texas Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Indicted And Told He'll Be Fired
State Trooper Brian Encinia is losing his job after being accused of perjury regarding how he treated Bland during a traffic stop. Bland was found hanged in her jail cell three days later.
EU Investigating Tax Deal Between Luxembourg, McDonald's
Regulators say Luxembourg has allowed the fast-food giant to pay virtually no taxes on its European profits since 2009.
Federal Authorities Arrest Man Linked To Threat That Closed U. of Chicago
Authorities say Jabari Dean was motivated by the 2014 police killing of Laquan McDonald. He threatened to kill 16 white male students or staff to correspond with the number of times McDonald was shot.
Coca-Cola, McDonald's Among Sponsors Calling For FIFA President's Resignation
Major sponsors want Sepp Blatter, who is being investigated for corruption, to step down immediately. He has said he'll leave the job in 2016.