McDonald’s has gained “sole rights” to selling french fries (or “chips” as they say in the U.K.) during the 2012 London.
GOOD DAY FOR:
Baby boomer boozehounds
A new study finds that moderate alcohol consumption can reduce bone loss in middle-aged women. [Huffington Post]
The service industry
A family fulfills a deceased man’s dying wish of buying a pizza and giving the server a $500 tip. [Gawker]
Serendipitous shopping
A man finds his stolen car on eBay — 42 years after it was swiped from a Philadelphia street. [Geekosystem]
BAD DAY FOR:
Olympic competition
Food vendors at the London Olympics bemoan the fact that the McDonald’s sponsorship deal prevents Golden Arches competitors from selling french fries. [Newser]
Mourning joe
A South Carolina funeral home is criticized for opening a Starbucks franchise on its premises. [New York]
Yahoo’s comeback
A security breach exposes nearly half a million of the beleaguered internet company’s users’ email addresses and passwords to hackers. [Business Insider]