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CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
McDonald's Coveted Chicken Snack Wrap Now Has a Release Date -- Maybe Thanks to Popeyes
The chicken countdown is on! McDonald's has been teasing customers about the return of its Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches since 2020. But on Tuesday, the chain reversed course on its previous hint and gave up the goods, revealing that the Snack Wraps will come to McDonald's on July 10 -- not the 14th of an upcoming month, as previously said. Yep, July 10, not July 14, which was earlier suspected by many. On April 15, the chain tweeted "snack wraps 0x.14.2025," indicating the menu item would return on the 14th of a unnamed upcoming month. In a follow-up tweet, the account posted, "know i posted 0x.14.2025 a few weeks ago but i wanted to see if they could come back even sooner. so i asked the boss and he said OKAY LETS DO IT?!?!!" A recent analysis by found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched-for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. Forty-eight of the 50 states searched for Snack Wrap more than any other discontinued McDonald's item. (The only states searching for other discontinued items more than Snack Wraps were Delaraare and Rhode Island, which searched for Chicken Selects, and Idaho, which searched for the Arch Deluxe.) Read more: Review: McDonald's Minecraft Meals Feature The Hottest Nugget Sauce Ever A representative for McDonald's did not respond to a request for comment. Popeyes pressure Could a competitor's calendar have forced McDonald's to move up its timetable? Fast-food chain Popeyes posted on June 20 mocking the earlier McDonald's date tweet, and hyping chicken wraps of its own. Popeyes retweeted the mysterious McDonald's Snack Wraps date tweet, and wrote "chicken wraps 0x.02.2025." Popeyes now has three varieties of chicken wraps, available as of Monday in its restaurants. Snack Wrap fever McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006, and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers. There are different versions, but the basic one includes white-meat chicken strips known as McCrispy Strips wrapped in a flour tortilla with cheese and lettuce with either ranch, honey mustard or salsa. McCrispy Strips are a reworked version of a chicken item formerly known as Chicken Selects. Zach Ciampa, who regularly covers new food releases under the social-media handle Snach With Zach, said there's been an intense fanbase out there for the wraps. "Regarding McDonald's Snack Wrap, it's by far the most requested item I've ever seen my audience ask or demand to come back," he told CNET. "Not just the most requested in recent memory, but the most requested of all time. And that's not limited to McDonald's." Ciampa said the only similar fast-food items that come close to the same level of interest are Dairy Queen's S'mores Blizzard and Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanada, both of which also made recent returns. "I've been covering food releases for years, and in that time, I've seen countless comments to the tune of 'We don't want this. We want the Snack Wrap,' and, 'Can you tell us when the Snack Wrap is coming back?'" he said. "A couple years ago, the chances of its return were pretty bleak. However, things escalated pretty quickly in late 2023 when McDonald's did indeed announce that the Snack Wrap would return in a new form. Since then, details have slowly but surely trickled out, and the hype has steadily grown." While Snack Wraps left McDonald's locations in the US back in 2020, they remained available at Canadian and UK restaurants. The current online McDonald's Canada menu includes several tortilla-wrapped items, including ones with crispy chicken, grilled chicken, buffalo chicken and chicken with a sweet chili sauce. McDonald's is riding a viral wave. The fast-food chain's Minecraft Happy Meals and adult Minecraft Meals hit restaurants on April 1 and sold out quickly. Diners ordering a Happy Meal these days will find a Squishmallow theme meal instead.
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
2025 American Music Awards: 13 records that could be broken this evening
Will Taylor Swift continue her AMAs stream, or will Kendrick Lamar triumph this evening? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 13 records could be broken at this evening's American Music Awards ceremony Taylor Swift looks to continue her streak at the ceremony and build up her 40 award wins so far. But could Charli XCX and Kenrick Lamar break records in Las Vegas this year? The stars of the music world are set to gather later today for the 2025 American Music Awards, taking place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. This year's event, which includes three new categories, is based purely on fan voting, while nominees were selected by their commercial performance. Ultimately, the winners are in our hands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Several records could once again be broken this year, with Taylor Swift looking to extend her streak at the ceremony, having already become the most awarded artist in the history of the AMAs, amassing an incredible 40 trophies. However, all eyes this year are on hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar, who looks to break a long-standing AMA record and continue his incredible past 12 months following his success at the GRAMMY Awards earlier this year. Vegas Insider has compiled a list of potential records that could be set or broken at this year's event, ranging from most awards collected in a single ceremony to a nominee becoming only the second woman in the awards' history to earn the Favourite Electronic/Dance Artist gong. So, what records could be set or broken this evening at the glitzy musical event? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What records could be broken at the 2025 American Music Awards? Will Taylor Swift add to the 40 American Music Awards she has earned over her career this evening? | AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift Taylor Swift could significantly extend her already dominant legacy at the AMAs. As the most awarded artist in the history of the awards, currently holding a staggering 40 trophies, her 6 nominations in 2025 offer the chance to boost her total to an unprecedented 46 AMAs. Beyond overall wins, Swift is nominated in several categories where she already holds the record: a win for Artist of the Year would be her 8th, further solidifying her reign; taking home Favourite Female Pop Artist would also be her 8th, and potentially her 6th consecutive win in that category. Additionally, if The Tortured Poets Department wins Favourite Pop/Rock Album, it would be her 6th time winning in that category, and she could become the first artist ever to win it three consecutive times. Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar has a monumental opportunity to etch his name into AMA history. With an impressive 10 nominations in 2025, he could potentially break the long-standing record for the most AMAs won in a single ceremony. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This record is currently held by legends Michael Jackson (1984) and Whitney Houston (1994), both with 8 wins. There is also the feat that if his album GNX takes home the award for Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, it would mark his 3rd win in that category, tying Nicki Minaj's current record. Charli XCX Charli XCX, having earned an Ivor award last week, could achieve a significant milestone in the electronic dance music categories. If she wins Favourite Electronic/Dance Artist, she would become only the second female artist in the history of the AMAs to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Lady Gaga, who first won the award in 2020. Megan Thee Stallion Megan Thee Stallion has the chance to further cement her status as a leading female voice in hip-hop. Should she win Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Female Artist, it would be her second victory in this category, placing her alongside esteemed artists like Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliot, and Cardi B as multi-time winners. Eminem Eminem is nominated in two key hip-hop categories where he could extend or tie existing records. If he wins Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist, it would be his 5th victory in that category, further solidifying his record as the most awarded artist. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A win for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) in the Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album category would also be his 3rd win, tying Nicki Minaj's record for most wins in that specific category. Future Future could make his mark in the Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Song category. Having won once in 2022 for Wait for U, a win for Like That in 2025 would be his second victory, allowing him to join Cardi B as the only artists to have won this category on multiple occasions (Cardi B currently holds three wins). Linkin Park Linkin Park has the opportunity to extend their already impressive record in the rock genre. With 6 previous wins in the Favourite Rock Artist category (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2017), a victory in 2025 would bring their total to a remarkable 7 AMAs, solidifying their long-standing dominance in the rock field. Who do you think will walk away from the 2025 American Music Awards with a trophy and are you rooting for Charli XCX like the rest of us? Let us know your predictions by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
2025 American Music Awards: 13 records that could be broken this evening
Will Taylor Swift continue her AMAs stream, or will Kendrick Lamar triumph this evening? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 13 records could be broken at this evening's American Music Awards ceremony Taylor Swift looks to continue her streak at the ceremony and build up her 40 award wins so far. But could Charli XCX and Kenrick Lamar break records in Las Vegas this year? The stars of the music world are set to gather later today for the 2025 American Music Awards, taking place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. This year's event, which includes three new categories, is based purely on fan voting, while nominees were selected by their commercial performance. Ultimately, the winners are in our hands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Several records could once again be broken this year, with Taylor Swift looking to extend her streak at the ceremony, having already become the most awarded artist in the history of the AMAs, amassing an incredible 40 trophies. However, all eyes this year are on hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar, who looks to break a long-standing AMA record and continue his incredible past 12 months following his success at the GRAMMY Awards earlier this year. Vegas Insider has compiled a list of potential records that could be set or broken at this year's event, ranging from most awards collected in a single ceremony to a nominee becoming only the second woman in the awards' history to earn the Favourite Electronic/Dance Artist gong. So, what records could be set or broken this evening at the glitzy musical event? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What records could be broken at the 2025 American Music Awards? Will Taylor Swift add to the 40 American Music Awards she has earned over her career this evening? | AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift Taylor Swift could significantly extend her already dominant legacy at the AMAs. As the most awarded artist in the history of the awards, currently holding a staggering 40 trophies, her 6 nominations in 2025 offer the chance to boost her total to an unprecedented 46 AMAs. Beyond overall wins, Swift is nominated in several categories where she already holds the record: a win for Artist of the Year would be her 8th, further solidifying her reign; taking home Favourite Female Pop Artist would also be her 8th, and potentially her 6th consecutive win in that category. Additionally, if The Tortured Poets Department wins Favourite Pop/Rock Album, it would be her 6th time winning in that category, and she could become the first artist ever to win it three consecutive times. Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar has a monumental opportunity to etch his name into AMA history. With an impressive 10 nominations in 2025, he could potentially break the long-standing record for the most AMAs won in a single ceremony. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This record is currently held by legends Michael Jackson (1984) and Whitney Houston (1994), both with 8 wins. There is also the feat that if his album GNX takes home the award for Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, it would mark his 3rd win in that category, tying Nicki Minaj's current record. Charli XCX Charli XCX, having earned an Ivor award last week, could achieve a significant milestone in the electronic dance music categories. If she wins Favourite Electronic/Dance Artist, she would become only the second female artist in the history of the AMAs to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Lady Gaga, who first won the award in 2020. Megan Thee Stallion Megan Thee Stallion has the chance to further cement her status as a leading female voice in hip-hop. Should she win Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Female Artist, it would be her second victory in this category, placing her alongside esteemed artists like Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliot, and Cardi B as multi-time winners. Eminem Eminem is nominated in two key hip-hop categories where he could extend or tie existing records. If he wins Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist, it would be his 5th victory in that category, further solidifying his record as the most awarded artist. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A win for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) in the Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album category would also be his 3rd win, tying Nicki Minaj's record for most wins in that specific category. Future Future could make his mark in the Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Song category. Having won once in 2022 for Wait for U, a win for Like That in 2025 would be his second victory, allowing him to join Cardi B as the only artists to have won this category on multiple occasions (Cardi B currently holds three wins). Linkin Park Linkin Park has the opportunity to extend their already impressive record in the rock genre. With 6 previous wins in the Favourite Rock Artist category (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2017), a victory in 2025 would bring their total to a remarkable 7 AMAs, solidifying their long-standing dominance in the rock field.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
POLL: Top 12 most popular cereal choices in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – From processed grains of whole wheat, rice flour, and sugar, these boxes can be found in most kitchen cabinets or on top of the fridge… cereal. Friday is National Cereal Day, and whether you put your cereal in the bowl first or your milk in first, there is no wrong answer. It just depends on who you ask. A study was conducted by VegasInsider using Google Keyword Planner that compiled a list of the top 12 popular cereal brands searched in the last year across the country. The analysis also revealed the top searched cereals in Massachusetts. Food you should eat to boost your mood The most popular cereal in the U.S. overall, including Massachusetts, is Cheerios. General Mills started manufacturing this cereal in 1941 called 'CheeriOats.' Due to a claim from Quaker Oats who held the rights to use the term 'oats,' the name was shortened to 'Cheerios' in 1945. They now have 15 different flavors to choose from including 'Honey Nut Cheerios.' According to the Associated Press, General Mills and other food producers had raised prices to offset rising inflation, resulting in profit margin boosts for many of them. Now they are among food producers trimming some prices to ease the squeeze on consumers. 'We did anticipate that might be the case as we see consumers taking value,' said General Mills CEO Jeffrey L. Harmening in a call with analysts. 'Consumers are still economically stressed, so that played out the way we thought.' Today, the largest cereal brand in the United States, according to research by Zippia, is Cheerios, with a revenue of $18.126 billion and 139.1 million boxes sold in 2021. Cheerios Lucky Charms Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fruity Pebbles Corn Flakes Froot Loops Frosted Flakes Rice Krispies Special K Raisin Bran Cap'n Crunch Trix Cheerios Lucky Charms Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fruity Pebbles Frosted Flakes Froot Loops Rice Krispies Corn Flakes Raisin Bran Special K Trix Cap'n Crunch WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
