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McDonald’s to buy back Israeli outlets amid boycott risk

McDonald’s announced Thursday it will purchase the franchise rights to 225 restaurants in Israel as boycotts against the chain continue. The company is buying the franchises from Alonyal Ltd., which operates them in Israel and employs around 5,000 people. The transfer of ownership will take place over the coming months, Alonyal said, and McDonald’s plans […]

Joe Biden has sleep apnea, which can be linked to dementia risk

President Biden underwent a physical Wednesday, and his doctor said the “most notable” change in the past year concerned the 81-year-old’s sleep apnea — a disorder associated with an increased risk of dementia. Last year, Dr. Kevin O’Connor said Mr. Biden began using a positive airway pressure mask, which delivers pressurized air into the nose […]