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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal election in Bavaria: SPD wins mayoral runoff in Regensburg

Thomas Burger of the SPD has been elected as the new mayor of Regensburg after winning a runoff election with 53.4% of the votes.

Mar 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

We tested McDonald's new burger – Here's how it differs from the Big Mac

A journalist from Iltalehti reviews McDonald's new largest burger in Finland, highlighting its taste differences from the Big Mac.

Mar 20 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Radicalized by McDonald's new burger

The article discusses a podcast episode where various cultural topics are explored, including food and its impact on society.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pregnant employee offended by comments of 'ugly belly' and 'disabled child' cried at work and was shaken

A pregnant ex-employee was awarded over R$ 22,000 for moral damages after being targeted by derogatory comments from her manager at a fast food franchise in Goiânia.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Better Living: Just Don't Decide!

Burger King introduces a new approach to reduce decision fatigue by offering three small burgers instead of one large one, reflecting a broader societal struggle with choice overload.

Mar 19 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pregnant employee who was insulted with comments 'ugly belly' and 'disabled child' must be compensated, determines Justice

A pregnant employee who faced derogatory comments at a Burger King franchise in Goiânia, Brazil, is set to be compensated for moral harassment by a court ruling.

Mar 19 • 10:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: The Hamburger Scandal Made Her an Eight-Child Mother

A vegetarian in Gävle received a meat burger at a fast-food restaurant, leading to a public outcry and unintended consequences.

Mar 19 • 04:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Huge Burger Already at McDonald’s. It Had a Unique Premiere

The Big Arch burger debuted in Poland on March 17, generating buzz and controversy online after being featured by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski.

Mar 18 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Estonian food offends me!" An Estonian asked what our neighbors think of the meatball burger: the responses are breath-taking with laughter

An Estonian posted a picture of a classic meatball burger on Reddit, prompting an amusing discussion about food cultural peculiarities and the reactions of neighboring countries.

Mar 18 • 15:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Salmon Burger Recalled – Incorrect Best Before Date

Lofotprodukt AS is recalling its Lofoten Salmon Burger due to mislabeled expiration dates.

Mar 18 • 12:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Salmon Burger recalled – incorrect best before date

Lofotprodukt AS has recalled its Lofoten Burger due to an incorrect best before date of 09.03.2027.

Mar 18 • 12:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Yellow Vests beaten at Burger King: suspended prison sentence for CRS

Nine police officers were condemned to suspended prison sentences for using excessive force on 'Yellow Vests' protesters inside a Burger King.

Mar 17 • 14:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Michael B. Jordan at In-N-Out: Why do Oscar winners dine on hamburgers?

Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan was spotted enjoying a hamburger at In-N-Out Burger, a tradition among some Oscar winners post-ceremony.

Mar 17 • 01:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

On a burger date with Óskar after the victory

This article discusses a celebratory burger date following a recent victory involving a person named Óskar.

Mar 16 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Oscar 2026: Michael B. Jordan celebrates victory in a diner

After winning the Best Actor award at the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan chose to celebrate at a diner, engaging with fans and reflecting on his journey.

Mar 16 • 12:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SVT reporter received wrong burger – grilled Max CEO in his own segment

A Swedish SVT reporter confronted a Max hamburger chain executive after receiving a meat burger instead of a vegetarian one, marking his first time eating meat in 30 years.

Mar 15 • 20:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on tipping turmoil and burger buzz

This article presents a weekly quiz focusing on various aspects of American culture, including recent trends like tipping practices and burger popularity.

Mar 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Burger King AI listens to workers

Burger King is implementing an AI-powered assistant to enhance customer interactions by monitoring employee communications at drive-thrus.

Mar 10 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The Cheapness of Tracking Technology Surmounts Socioethical Constraints

The article discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding the cheapening of tracking technology and its widespread adoption in various sectors, including its potential misuse in daily life monitoring.

Mar 10 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Miguel Poveda: "I resist the idea of Burger Kings taking the place of culture"

In an interview, Miguel Poveda emphasizes the importance of culture in society, criticizing the commercialization that threatens artistic expression.

Mar 9 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Vicentão turned the family burger joint into a home for its customers

Vicente Polizzi Júnior, known as Vicentão, was a beloved figure at the Burdog hamburger restaurant in São Paulo, where he transformed the establishment into a welcoming community hub.

Mar 6 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Full Turnaround in Burger Controversy

The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement to restrict the use of meat-related terms in the marketing of plant-based foods.

Mar 6 • 20:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU does not agree to “vegan” chicken. Plant-based burger remains in stores

The European Union has decided to ban the use of meat-related terminology for plant-based alternatives, affecting producers of meat substitutes.

Mar 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Vegetable "burgers" are fine but not vegetable "bacon"

The EU has reached an agreement allowing the use of terms like "vegetable burger" but prohibiting terms like "bacon" for vegetable products.

Mar 6 • 08:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Confusing Video of McDonald's CEO Goes Viral: ‘My God, This is Big’

A video of McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski tasting the new Big Arch burger has gone viral in an unflattering light, sparking playful criticism online after its release.

Mar 5 • 19:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

EU Name Dispute: 'Veggie-Burger' Ban Has Failed

EU negotiators have reached an agreement allowing terms like 'Veggie-Burger' and 'Tofu-Wurst' to remain on menus, while prohibiting other vegetarian products from using misleading meat-based descriptions.

Mar 5 • 18:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU agrees: Veggie burger can still be called veggie burger

The EU has decided that terms like 'veggie burger' and 'soy sausage' will remain permissible despite previous attempts to ban them in order to protect meat producers.

Mar 5 • 16:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recipe to make the perfect hamburger: five tips from an expert chef

American chef George Motz shares his secrets for making the perfect hamburger during Burgerpalusa in Buenos Aires.

Mar 5 • 14:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hamburger Night: one by one, all the venues that participate

Burger lovers in Buenos Aires can enjoy significant discounts at over 200 venues during Hamburger Night, scheduled for March 6.

Mar 5 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Increase for employees of McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks: how much they earn in March 2026

Employees of fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks will see a 9.3% salary increase starting March 2026, following a series of progressive non-remunerative assignments.

Mar 4 • 21:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AI Surveillance at the Workplace: 'Hey Patty, was I friendly today?'

Burger King has introduced an AI assistant named 'Patty' in its U.S. stores to monitor employee friendliness and enhance operational efficiency.

Mar 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The cow is a big burger!": when Burger King mocks the McDonald's boss tasting his new product

Burger King's new promotional video humorously mocks McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski after his unenthusiastic reaction to tasting a new burger.

Mar 4 • 10:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

After McDonald’s CEO mocked for taking tiny bite of new burger, Burger King weighs in

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faces ridicule on social media for a video promoting the Big Arch burger, where he takes an extremely small bite, prompting humorous responses and parodies from the public and rival Burger King.

Mar 4 • 00:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

McDonald's CEO roasted after his tiny first bite of new Big Arch burger goes viral

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faced backlash on social media after sharing a seemingly small first bite of the new Big Arch burger, which subsequently went viral.

Mar 3 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Ramen Burger Recipe, the Fusion Cuisine Star that Became the Favorite in California

The ramen burger, a creative twist on the classic burger, has gained widespread popularity in California, enticing food lovers and home cooks alike with its unique blend of textures and flavors.

Mar 3 • 21:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alligator spotted at burger joint in Southern Piauí; animal was rescued

An alligator was found outside a hamburger restaurant in São Raimundo Nonato, Brazil, and was rescued by environmental police.

Mar 3 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

McDonald's CEO tries new Big Arch burger but viewers spot 1 issue

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski promotes the new Big Arch burger on social media, leading to viral reactions from viewers who noticed a detail in his presentation.

Mar 3 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

McDonald’s CEO’s awkward taste test sparks mocking online: ‘His aura screams kale salad’

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faces online ridicule after an awkward video of him tasting a new burger goes viral, leading to various social media jokes about his demeanor.

Mar 2 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The new fire-burgers of Bar Bee Que have a master (chef) signature

Chef Lefteris Petrou, a MasterChef runner-up, introduces innovative burger recipes at Bar Bee Que using quality ingredients and culinary techniques.

Mar 2 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Scandalous innovation: Burger King's new artificial assistant tracks every move of the staff

Burger King is piloting an AI-driven headset called BK Assistant in the US, designed to assist staff while also monitoring their interactions with customers.

Mar 1 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Burger in a Croissant? The Snack with Brie and Truffle Honey Brings French Inspiration to Santos

A unique burger served inside a croissant has gained popularity in Santos, Brazil, showcasing a blend of burger and French culinary techniques.

Feb 28 • 19:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Burger King monitors whether these words are heard at the register - 'Absolutely dystopian'

Burger King has implemented an AI bot to monitor employee friendliness at U.S. fast-food locations by tracking specific words used in customer interactions.

Feb 28 • 19:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Aimar Ventsel: today we talk about subculture

Aimar Ventsel reflects on the vibrant subculture in Estonia, particularly highlighting the local punk scene and its connections to international influences.

Feb 28 • 13:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Burger King Sparks a Controversy. AI Headsets Monitor Employee Politeness

Burger King has initiated a pilot program using AI headsets, named BK Assistant, to enhance customer service by monitoring employee interactions in real-time.

Feb 28 • 05:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After 10 years, Burger King changed its iconic 'Whopper' forever: what’s new and why it decided to modify the hamburger

Burger King has revamped its iconic Whopper for the first time in a decade, aiming to enhance its appeal while maintaining its signature grilled flavor.

Feb 27 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

1 day with Mette Frederiksen: "I have dinner with my family. I eat a burger, and I don't do that very often"

Mette Frederiksen shares insights from a hectic day that began in Ukraine and involved multiple changes to her election announcement plans.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I tried iconic British burger chain — there was one thing missing

A review of Wimpy, the iconic British burger chain, reveals a nostalgic experience with disappointing food.

Feb 27 • 04:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Burger King cooks up AI chatbot to spot if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot named Patty to monitor employee interactions with customers, specifically looking for polite phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.'

Feb 27 • 00:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Foundation ANA and Burger King Ecuador present the ANA Combo, a solidarity collaboration

Foundation ANA and Burger King Ecuador launched the ANA Combo, aimed at empowering Ecuadorian women and their families.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Labor exploitation, the investigation into delivery riders reaches McDonald's, Burger King and Esselunga

Investigators have begun examining labor practices at major food chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Esselunga as part of a broader investigation into the exploitation of delivery riders.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC

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