Taco Bell is testing a new meat alternative taco ahead of an expected launch of new offerings featuring Beyond Meat. It’s called the Cravetarian Taco, a temporary menu item that includes a “boldly seasoned plant-based protein” made from peas and chickpeas. It’s loaded with cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, reduced-fat sour cream and served on…… MORE
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Everything you need to know about bitcoin
After years of skepticism, bitcoin is finally gaining mainstream credibility. Tesla is now accepting bitcoin as payment, and disclosed it had purchased $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency as part of its cash holdings. Payment processors including PayPal, Mastercard and Visa are trying to streamline crypto payments on their networks. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs will reportedly soon…… MORE
Spider-Man is heading to Disney streaming
Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment agreed to a multi-year licensing deal Tuesday that will bring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to Disney’s platforms, including Disney+. But there is a catch: The agreement comes just weeks after Sony and Netflix signed a similar deal and Disney channels and platforms, including Disney+, Hulu and ABC, will have access…… MORE
LeBron James deleted a tweet about Ma’Khia Bryant’s killing but repeats call for accountability
LeBron James tweeted, then deleted, a post about the killing of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant at the hands of Columbus police. The Ohio teen was killed Tuesday, about 30 minutes before the verdict was delivered in the killing of George Floyd. On Wednesday, James, an Ohio native, tweeted a photo of a Columbus police officer who…… MORE
Here are some of the cases the US Justice Department may look into as they investigate Minneapolis policing practices
The US Justice Department announced Wednesday it is launching a federal civil probe into policing practices in Minneapolis. The broad federal investigation follows the murder convictions of former officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, something experts say is very rare in law enforcement. The announcement also follows — and will run in…… MORE
Buttigieg says climate summit an opportunity for US to regain moral leadership on crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s goal to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions is vital to reasserting US leadership in fighting the climate crisis. “We’re looking for other countries to make big commitments as well, but we can’t do that with a straight face if America isn’t leading the way,…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Reports $116 Million Profit for 2021 First Quarter
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – While many industries are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airlines reported a $116 million profit for the first quarter of 2021. The Dallas-based carrier is the first major U.S. airline to do so. The company credits federal dollars for helping it ease the storm amid…… MORE
Quesadillas are taking off at Chipotle
It took a while for Chipotle to roll out its quesadilla. But the cheesy item hit menus last month, and customers are into it. About 10% of all orders now include a quesadilla, CEO Brian Niccol said during an analyst call discussing first quarter earnings on Wednesday. We “expect it to remain a guest favorite…… MORE
Thanks to the Internet, LeVar Burton Will Host “Jeopardy!”
“Jeopardy!” revealed its final batch of guest hosts, and “Reading Rainbow” superstar LEVAR BURTON is getting a shot . . . after fans launched an online campaign, which included a petition that racked up more than 245,000 signatures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeopardy! (@jeopardy) LeVar Tweeted, quote, “I am overjoyed, excited, and eager…… MORE
James Cameron says the next ‘Avatar’ movie will have more water
James Cameron appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Wednesday, sitting in front of an editing suite in which there was a new “Avatar” on the screens. Cameron was in production in Wellington, New Zealand and said the next “Avatar” film will feature a lot more water. “A lot of our scenes are in…… MORE
