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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's bringing back Snack Wraps in July
McDonald's lovers have been waiting for the return of the snack wrap for years and the burger giant is bringing back the chicken snack wraps July 10th. Starting July 10, the Snack Wrap returns to participating restaurants nationwide, including the greater Ozark area, and this time, it's here to stay. Fans can get them in two delicious flavors: spicy and ranch. McDonald's also created a website for snack wrap lovers where they can get VIP access. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wrap CEO says Supreme Court ruling builds case for BolaWrap adoption
CEO Scot Cohen said, in part, 'Law-enforcement tools, technologies, and tactics are under constant scrutiny-not just for their effectiveness, but for how they're viewed by the public we serve. As public perception and the legal landscape evolves, law enforcement officers and leaders are challenged to keep up, balancing their constitutional oath to protect and the reality of operational readiness against growing public expectations. As a result, law enforcement landscape of liability is evolving rapidly, shaped by new legal rulings, heightened public expectations, and new technologies. Wrap's BolaWrap was designed to fill the critical gap between verbal commands and use-of-force options-a space where too many incidents often escalate quickly. After hundreds of conversations with law enforcement leaders and thousands of hours of body worn camera reviews, we believe one thing is clear: in agencies that have fully integrated the BolaWrap 150 with proper training and policy, it has become the most-used tool on the belt. We believe it reliably and predictably shines and excels where liability is highest and safer alternatives are most needed. The recent Supreme Court decision in Barnes v. Felix will likely have a seismic shift in how use-of-force incidents will be evaluated under federal civil rights law moving forward, which has the potential to change the way officers approach a scene. By expanding the analysis and calculus of the courts to include a new 'totality of the circumstances' test, the decision broadens the scope of officer accountability beyond just the moment force is applied. This shift affirms what Wrap has believed since day one: that the best way to improve public safety, reduce liability, and drive better outcomes is to prevent escalation before it begins. In this new legal landscape, officers may be found liable not for how they used force, but for their actions in the pre-escalation period. Departments that lack pre-escalation tools, training, or tactics may face increased litigation risk, consent decrees, and community backlash. This may be especially true in cases where force is used against individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health crises. In its opinion, the Supreme Court acknowledged the growing legal and societal expectation that officers must exhaust de-escalation tactics before resorting to potentially lethal force. This ruling doesn't merely challenge historical doctrine-it potentially redefines it. We believe BolaWrap is uniquely positioned to meet this moment because we are one of the only non-lethal, non-pain-based-compliance device that can be rapidly deployed at the earliest stages of subject non-compliance -defining a new standard in 'Pre-Escalation' policing. We believe the BolaWrap 150 offers officers a safer, more consistent, and constitutionally sound primary plan, especially as courts now evaluate individual officer liability based on the totality of circumstances.' Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on WRAP: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Wrap Technologies Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights Wrap Technologies Reports Decline in Q1 Revenues Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, May 16, 2025 Wrap Technologies files to sell 6.43M shares of common stock for holders Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Miami Herald
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
McDonald's menu adds new twist on popular, discontinued item
The Snack Wrap's promised return has kept fans alert for when it officially hits locations nationwide, since it's still nowhere to be found on the McDonald's menu. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Although the fan-favorite item has yet to be released in the U.S., the fast-food giant has already thought of ways to spin it around, making another major drop based on the Snack Wrap. Related: McDonald's menu adds experimental new items fans will love The McDonald's Snack Wrap was introduced nationwide in 2006 and quickly became popular among customers. However, due to operational difficulties, it was discontinued in 2016. The decision to remove this fan-favorite item devastated many customers, who begged the fast-food giant to bring it back to the menu. After much pleading, McDonald's (MCD) returned the Snack Wrap for a limited time across select locations nationwide in 2020, but by the end of that year, it had been banished once again. Related: McDonald's menu adds a brand new McFlurry Five years later, McDonald's announced during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it would return the popular Snack Wraps to its U.S. menu, along with other chicken-focused offerings. However, it didn't provide a specific date for the nationwide relaunch. McDonald's posted on all its social media platforms in April the date "snack wraps 0x.14.2025" to build excitement for the highly anticipated release. This means the menu item could appear as soon as the 14th of June, July, August, or September of this year. Due to the popularity of the Snack Wrap in the U.S., McDonald's decided to share this much-loved menu item with the rest of the world, but gave it an unexpected twist. This week, McDonald's launched the Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap, which features a crispy mac and cheese patty, scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of chicken, ham, or sausage, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. However, there's another twist. More Retail News: New Oreo collab slays with 'Only Murders' starBeloved local Italian restaurant closing after 58 yearsAnother fast-food burger chain is quietly closing locations This creative breakfast wrap may look familiar to some, and that's because it is. McDonald's first introduced the Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap in Singapore markets last June for a limited time, but removed it from the menu a few weeks later. If eating mac and cheese for breakfast is too exotic, McDonald's still offers its original Breakfast Wrap. This wrap features crispy hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheese, and either chicken, ham, or sausage, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. To some, eating a burger without fries is almost criminal; this rule also applies to breakfast. Because McDonald's wants customers to enjoy all its food, including breakfast, just the way they want, it added another item in Singapore by launching the new Potato Pops, which are small, bite-sized fried potatoes, similar to tater tots. The Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap, original Breakfast Wrap, and Potato Pops are only available for breakfast at all participating McDonald's Singapore locations, as stated on its website. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I tried out all the best Iceland dupes for McDonald's, Magnum ice creams and Bird's Eye – ones tastes EXACTLY the same
Plus we reveal more ways to save money on food costs TREAT TIME I tried out all the best Iceland dupes for McDonald's, Magnum ice creams and Bird's Eye – ones tastes EXACTLY the same Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ICELAND are hoping to lure in shoppers with a new range of frozen meals which are 'dupes' of McDonald's favourites. As well as a cheeseburger in a box, the budget chain are also offering a BBQ Chicken and Bacon Wrap and a Sweet Chilli Chicken wrap - both with seasoned fries. 14 Lynsey Hope tested McDonald's dupes and was surprised by the results A spokesman said: "Our newly stocked Snacksters range is the perfect fakeaway alternative. The new additions, including our 'Smile in a Box' product are a great way for shoppers to save money without compromising on quality or taste. "They taste just as good as you'd get at any fast-food chain!' Lynsey Hope tested to see how they compare to the real deal - and selects her favourite Iceland 'dupes'. Snacksters Cheese Burger Smile in a Box (240g) £3 14 Lynsey found the Burger Box to be "good value" Lynsey says: "A meal kit that is great value for money, offering a sesame topped bun, a cooked seasoned beef burger and a processed cheese slice. "Plus, pre-fried thin cut potato chips in a lightly seasoned batter and cookie dough with milk chocolate chunks. "The McDonald's cheeseburger alone would set you back £1.39 so with the extra bits, I thought this was good value. "Taste wise it was a really good copy, too. Almost the same as you get at Maccy D's. The kids loved the packaging and have asked me to buy again." RATING: 5/5 Belgian Milk Chocolate Majestics (334g) £2 for 4 (50p each) 14 Majestics were "almost as identical" as the big brand version Lynsey says: "These look almost identical to a Magnum, taste lovely and offer a great saving on the branded ice creams. "If you buy a pack of four for £2, they work out at just 50p each where Magnums cost £3.50 and come in a box of just three, working out around £1.16 each. "If I was being really picky, I'd say the vanilla ice cream was slightly less creamy and the chocolate a little thinner. But no one else even noticed the difference." RATING: 4/5 Iceland Takeaway Stuffed Crust Double Pepperoni Pizza (445g) £2.60 14 Take Away Pepperoni Pizza was a hit Lynsey says: "Chicago Town pizza's are a favourite in my house but even a medium will cost you between £3.50 and £4, depending on where you shop. "Taste wise this was good. It had more pepperoni in comparison and a stuffed crust, and only cost £2.60. A great addition to the freezer." RATING: 4/5 Treat Stop Fruit Rainbowz (180g) £1 (56p per 100g) 14 Fruit Rainbowz sweets didn't rate as high as they could've done Lynsey says: "Tear open this bag and you get the sugary aroma of branded skittles and they look virtually identical. "They work out better value too. The bag is £1 where as Skittles are currently 98p for a 136g, but you get plenty more off them. "The colours are slightly off. There are some black sweets rather than purple and taste wise, they are less chewy and a bit harder going on the teeth." RATING: 2/5 Meatball Marinara Sub Roll (201g) £2.50 14 Meatball Marinara wasn't as "big or as filling" but surprised Lynsey on taste Lynsey says: "Who doesn't love a Meatway sub, but the famous chain are charging £7.45 for their footlong option. "Taste wise, this is a great copy. Whilst nowhere near as big or filling, it tastes just as delicious and is a fraction of the price. "It only takes a total of 12 minutes in the air fryer too and was easy to prepare in the comfort of your own home." RATING: 4/5 Treat Stop Peanut Choco Nutz (170g) £1 (59p per 100g) Lynsey says: "M&M's are my son's favourite so we spend a lot on them and a small 125g bag costs £1.75 in most shops - and there are never enough in the bag. These are a pretty good copy and only cost a £1 and you get lots extra. They offer a great saving costing just 59p per 100g compared to the branded sweets, which sot £1.40 per 100g." RATING: 3/5 Snacksters 20 Chicken Nuggets (390g) £3.50 14 Chicken Nuggets didn't rate highly in Lynsey's opinion £3.50 Lynsey says: "Not quite as good as McNuggets in my opinion but they are half the price. "Buy them at the fast food chain and a box of 20 would cost you £6.99 so these are excellent value. The coating was the same and they had the same salty flavour. "The texture of the chicken was a bit thicker. Not bad though and an excellent price." RATING: 3/5 Authentic Swedish Meatballs (750g) £5 (£6.67 per 1kg) 14 Swedish Meatballs tasted exactly the same as Ikea's version Lynsey says: "A kg of meatballs at Ikea will cost you £7.96 so these are good value and taste wise, you can't tell the difference. "They taste exactly like the frozen ones you'd buy at the furniture store. "Super easy to prepare too, taking just eight minutes in an air fryer. The kids lapped them up. For a quick and easy meal, I'd buy these again." RATING: 4/5 Snacksters BBQ Chicken and Bacon Wrap and Fries (286g) £3 14 The BBQ Chicken Wrap and Fries tasted "spot on" for Lynsey Lynsey says: "Taste wise this is spot on. It tastes a lot like the McDonald's wrap and for only £3, you get chips with it. "The wrap alone costs £3.49 at McDonald's. It takes nine minutes in an air fryer and then you have to put it together yourself but it took minimal effort. "There wasn't any salad in the box even though there is in the picture, so unless you buy that yourself and add in, it won't look exactly as the picture. "There's not as much chicken as the McDonald's option either, but it was reasonable and I felt it was good value." RATING: 4/5 Snacksters Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap and Fries (278g) £3 14 The fries needed longer than the cooking instructions Lynsey says: "Again, you need to buy the salad separately but this too was easy to prepare taking just ten minutes in an air fryer. "There isn't as much chicken as in the McDonald's wrap but it's only £3 compared to the chain's price of £3.49. "The fries were a bit lacking. The seasoning was nice but they were needed a bit longer cooking than per instructions." RATING: 4/5 Iceland Minced Beef and Onion Crispy Pancakes £1 for 4 14 Iceland's Minced Beed and Onion pancakes were a hit on the taste front Lynsey says: "The Bird's Eye version of these will set you back £2.50 and I promise you, you'll never know the difference. "They taste EXACTLY the same. The coating perhaps cooked a little darker but if you like these, they are a real bargain at just £1. "They come in a range of flavours too including cheese and ham and cheese. You can't go wrong." RATING: 5/5 Nutini Chocolino Twins £1 for 3 x 45g 14 Chocoline Twins found these weren't cheaper than the big name brand Lynsey says: "An alternative to Kinder but they were more wafer than chocolate and actually, although they are bigger they are not cheaper. "You can get four Kinder's for 85p and they are bigger. On this one, I'd rather buy the brand." RATING: 2/5 Marshmallow Cookie O's (300g) £2.50 14 Cookieo's cereal contained more sugar than the big brand Lynsey says: "Not as delicious as the Oreo cereal and worth noting that 100g of this contains a whopping 36g sugar - even more than the sweet brand, which has 27g. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. "If you're struggling on price though and the kids want a treat, it's very sweet and they won't complain about having to eat this. "Price wise, it's £1.50 cheaper, though you get 50g less in the box." RATING: 2/5 Iceland Natural Greek Style Yogurt (450g) Iceland Natural Greek Style Yogurt (450g) £1 14 Iceland's Greek yoghurt was "lovely and creamy" Lynsey says: "A lovely thick, Greek yoghurt. No bitter taste and lovely and creamy. "It's a bargain when you consider the same size tub of Yeo Valley will cost you £2.15 - more than double. "An excellent saving and a must for households who go through a lot of yogurt." RATING: 4/5 Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wrap Technologies, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
MIAMI, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc, (NASDAQ: WRAP) ('Wrap' or, the 'Company'), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Q1 2025 Financial Results: Cash increased to $6.2 million, up from $3.6 million in Q1 2024 Margins increased over 21 points from 56.6% in Q1 2024 to 77.8% in Q1 2025, with cost of revenue decreasing 73.4%, from $640 thousand to $170 thousand, respectively. Operating loss improved 5.2%, from $(4.1) million in Q1 2024 to $(3.9) million in Q1 2025. Q1 2025 revenue was $765 thousand. Net income was $109 thousand in Q1 2025 as compared to $117 thousand in Q1 2024. Recent Operational Highlights: The revamped training and learning management system is expected to be ready for launch. Customer reports show increased BolaWrap deployments. Recent shifts in policies associated with costly effects of higher uses of force. Departments with dedicated Crisis Intervention Teams are reporting increased usage in the growing mental health crises and response to Medical Behavioral Emergencies. Company signed and executed a sales and marketing partnership which provides the Company coverage in the U.S. public safety market and federal government. The Company's move to the VA Facility is complete and manufacturing operations are substantially ready. The Company completed the acquisition of W1 Global, LLC, a preeminent managed services and consulting firm led by an executive team of former high-ranking law enforcement and U.S. Intelligence Community professionals, with deep competencies in complex international criminal investigation, regulatory matters and compliance issues. Expanded Wrap's leadership in managed services with the addition of Joseph Bonavolonta, a 27-year FBI veteran, and Rob Heuchling, with a 15-year FBI career, to scale the Company's support offerings. Appointed Stephen M. Renna, former Executive at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, to lead Wrap's international growth and financing strategy, strengthening its global expansion efforts. About Wrap Technologies, Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in public safety solutions, bringing together cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations. Wrap's BolaWrap® solution is a safer way to gain compliance—without pain. This innovative, patented device deploys light, sound, and a Kevlar® tether to safely restrain individuals from a distance, giving officers critical time and space to manage non-compliant situations before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap 150 does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate—instead, it helps officers operate lower on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap's commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training. Wrap Reality™ VR is an advanced, fully immersive training simulator designed to enhance decision-making under pressure. As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap Reality™ equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve. Wrap's Intrensic solution is an advanced body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency, security, and transparency. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, Intrensic seamlessly captures, stores, and manages digital evidence, ensuring integrity and full chain-of-custody compliance. With automated workflows, secure cloud storage, and intuitive case management tools, it streamlines operations, reduces administrative burden, and enhances courtroom credibility. Trademark InformationWrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap Reality™ and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders. Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor StatementThis release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'should', 'believe', 'target', 'project', 'goals', 'estimate', 'potential', 'predict', 'may', 'will', 'could', 'intend', and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company's control. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the expected benefits of the acquisition of W1 Global, LLC, the Company's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market's listing standards; the Company's ability to successfully implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company's ability to manufacture and produce products for its customers; the Company's ability to develop sales for its products; the market acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company's product solutions; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the impact resulting from geopolitical conflicts and any resulting sanctions; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the United States; the ability to obtain patents and defend intellectual property against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations. Investor Relations Contact:(800) 583-2652ir@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
