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CNET
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Review: Are McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Worth the Wait?
McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, flew back into US restaurants on July 10 -- and after all this build-up, I had to try both flavor varieties right away. McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006 and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers because they're less messy to eat while traveling. Both of the two varieties include white-meat chicken strips known as McCrispy Strips wrapped in a flour tortilla with shredded cheese and lettuce. McCrispy Strips are a reworked version of a chicken item formerly known as Chicken Selects. The two varieties of McDonald's Snack Wraps are labeled with either Spicy or Ranch so if you try both types, you'll know which is which. Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNET McDonald's Ranch Snack Wrap is worth the wait If there's a basic or classic version of the two Snack Wrap varieties offered, it's the Ranch Snack Wrap. It consists of one McCrispy chicken strip wrapped in a flour tortilla, sprinkled with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese, and lightly doused with the chain's McCrispy Ranch Sauce. Honestly, I was a little worried that the Ranch Snack Wrap wouldn't live up to all the hype. Two days before the McDonald's wraps came out, I tried out the very similar chicken snack wraps at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, another fast-food franchise that's jumped on the snack wrap bandwagon. And they were delicious -- but then, chicken is Popeyes' reason for being. Those wraps were so good, in fact, that I wondered if McDonald's, not a chicken franchise by nature, could possibly compete. Good news: The McDonald's Ranch Snack Wrap is delicious, and just about as good as Popeyes' version. You'll notice right away that it's weirdly designed. The tortilla is huge compared to the relatively small chicken piece, and if you don't slide the chicken up your first few mouthfuls will be plain tortilla and little else. But the chicken is fresh and juicy, the cheese and lettuce are decent add-ons and the ranch sauce brings in a creamy taste of herbs and spices that blends well with the chicken. Note that the sauce delivery was kind of hit-or-miss, so you might want to add a shot of your own ranch dressing if you want an even distribution of sauce. The McDonald's Ranch Snack Wrap, unfolded so you can see exactly what's in it. A longer chicken strip would have eliminated those first few empty mouthfuls of flour tortilla. Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNET But it's McDonald's, not a fancy Michelin-starred eatery, so who expects perfection? If I was eating at McDonald's, I'd order the Ranch Snack Wrap over either a basic burger or a McChicken sandwich every day of the week. Grade: A McDonald's Spicy Snack Wrap review: Sauce is the weak spot The Spicy Snack Wrap also features one McCrispy chicken strip inside a flour tortilla, again sprinkled with shredded lettuce and cheese. But this time, the sauce is McDonald's orangey Spicy Pepper Sauce. And that's the problem. The McDonald's Spicy Snack Wrap suffers from an uneven orangey spicy sauce. Gael Fashingbauer Cooper/CNET I love spice, often adding Sriracha or hot honey to my sandwiches, but I actively disliked the McD Spicy Pepper Sauce. It was overly sweet and dominated each mouthful, so while the chicken itself was the same crispy juicy strip as in the Ranch Snack Wrap, its taste was buried. There's no question that it comes with a kick, though -- I was still feeling the heat 20 minutes after lunch. If I ordered McDonald's Snack Wraps again, I'd stick to the Ranch Snack Wraps and pass on the Spicy Snack Wraps. But if you want to try both, I noticed on McDonald's app that you can order a mix-and-match meal including one Ranch Snack Wrap, one Spicy Snack Wrap, fries and a drink. Grade: B- Fans have Snack Wrap fever McDonald's Snack Wraps are back. McDonald's Zach Ciampa, who regularly covers new food releases under the social-media handle Snach With Zach, said there's been an intense fan base 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." Read more: Review: McDonald's Minecraft Meals Feature The Hottest Nugget Sauce Ever 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 have made recent returns. 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. A recent analysis by found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. What you need to know about Snack Wraps Release date and time: The Snack Wraps are at participating McDonald's now. You can order on the McDonald's app, in restaurants, or in drive-thrus. Price: At my local restaurant, Snack Wraps are priced at $3 apiece and a meal including fries and a drink was listed at $12. Prices may vary by location, A co-worker said Snack Wrap meals were $10.50 at his New York City McDonald's. Varieties: You can order a Snack Wrap in Spicy, which features a habanero-pepper kick, or Ranch, which features a burst of cool ranch sauce.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
ICE agents drive vehicle through group of protesters
National ICE agents drive vehicle through group of protesters July 10, 2025 | 5:55 PM GMT An ICE SUV ran through a group of protesters on Tuesday after they attempted to block the vehicle.
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Dental clues to your child's sleep troubles — Nurul Zeety Azizi and Lau May Nak
JULY 7 — Your child snores loudly at night or consistently breathes through their mouth while sleeping. Perhaps they struggle to concentrate in school or wake up feeling tired despite what seems like a full night's rest. Do these scenarios sound familiar? If so, your child may be experiencing a condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). While OSA is increasingly recognised and discussed among adults, a critical blind spot remains: many people are unaware that this debilitating condition can significantly affect children as well. Often dismissed as just 'loud snoring,' OSA in children presents unique challenges and carries serious long-term health and developmental risks that are frequently overlooked. As we approach July 10th, World Airway Disorders Day, it's crucial to shine a light on conditions like paediatric OSA and their profound impact on a child's overall well-being. This day serves as an important reminder of the need for greater awareness and early intervention for all airway-related issues. At its core, OSA arises when sleep is disrupted by intermittent pauses or reductions in breathing, caused by a partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway. In children, common culprits are enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Other contributing factors can include obesity, craniofacial abnormalities, allergic rhinitis, or even certain dental issues. Often dismissed as just 'loud snoring,' OSA in children presents unique challenges and carries serious long-term health and developmental risks that are frequently overlooked. — Unsplash pic Surprisingly, many parents remain unaware that dental factors can play a significant role in contributing to OSA. In numerous cases, it is often the dental professional who first identifies critical warning signs during routine dental check-ups and subsequently refers the child to an ENT specialist for further evaluation. This crucial connection stems from the fact that the very shape and structure of a child's mouth and jaw are intrinsically linked to their airway function. Indeed, dentists, particularly paediatric dental specialists and orthodontists, receive specialised training to identify structural issues that can severely impact breathing. These include a narrow or high-arched palate, a receded lower or upper jaw, tongue thrusting habits, or an anterior open bite — all of which can dramatically reduce essential airway space and significantly contribute to OSA symptoms. Understanding the potential link between dental health and a child's breathing during sleep is the first step. For parents seeking to protect their child's well-being, here are some practical tips that are important to note: Tip No. 1: Prioritise early and regular dental check-ups for your child One of the most impactful steps parents can take for their child's potential OSA concerns is to schedule early and regular dental check-ups. These visits are a critical opportunity for the early detection of subtle signs of OSA. Prompt identification can lead to timely referral and effective management, especially since many effective interventions are most successful when applied during a child's developmental years. For instance, some dental treatments for OSA leverage 'growth modification' — using specific appliances to gently widen the upper jaw, thereby improving the airway and enhancing nasal airflow. Other functional appliances are designed to encourage proper jaw growth, guiding the upper or lower jaw into a healthier forward position. Furthermore, it's worth exploring the potential benefits of myofunctional therapy, an increasingly popular non-invasive approach that uses targeted exercises to strengthen the tongue and facial muscles, often complementing other OSA treatments. Tip No. 2: Observe your child's breathing and sleep habits Parents are often the first to notice subtle changes in their child. For potential OSA, it's vital to closely observe your child's sleep, noting any unusual snoring patterns or habitual mouth breathing. Don't dismiss loud, frequent snoring, especially if it includes gasping, choking, or silent pauses in breathing, as these can be critical indicators. Persistent mouth breathing, even during waking hours, should also raise a red flag. Make it a point to communicate these observations clearly with both your dentist and family doctor. These 'detective' findings are incredibly important for healthcare professionals to piece together a comprehensive picture, guiding them toward the most appropriate evaluation and interventions for your child's well-being. Tip No. 3: Monitor for daytime behavioural and developmental clues Many parents might attribute their child's daytime hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, or irritability to personality traits or other conditions. However, it's vital to recognise that these, along with poor academic performance or even unexplained growth issues, can be significant indicators of fragmented sleep due to OSA. Children don't always present with classic adult sleepiness; instead, their bodies often react with compensatory behaviours. Share any such behavioural or developmental concerns with your healthcare provider, as they could be silent calls for help from a sleep-deprived body. In conclusion, parents play a vital role in recognising potential red flags early. Establishing regular dental visits from a young age not only promotes healthy teeth but can also be key in identifying and managing conditions like OSA before they affect a child's long-term health and development. * Dr Nurul Zeety Azizi and Associate Professor Dr Lau May Nak are dental professionals based at Universiti Malaya. They can be contacted via email at [email protected] ** This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
New York Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
College Football 26 Dynasty mode upgrades, plus BYU just did it again
Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is The Athletic's college football newsletter. Sign up here to receive Until Saturday directly in your inbox. Today in college football news, it's the 10th birthday of the greatest pop album ever, 'Emotion' by Carly Rae Jepsen. I might prefer 'Dedicated Side B,' though. Absolutely, it's time to lead the newsletter with the video game again. (Though if you're not into the video game, there's other stuff below. And to be fair, it's June.) Moments ago, EA Sports released the second 'deep dive' video previewing the upcoming followup to the record-setting College Football 25, this time highlighting new features in Dynasty mode — aka the team-management mode, aka the mode in which some of us will once again spend 99 percent of our time with this game. Meanwhile, Chris Vannini and David Ubben, who've spent a good bit of time with the July 10 release, just discussed some of their favorite new Dynasty features … David: 'We're underrating how much having real coaches (more than 300 head coaches and coordinators) will add a new element to the game as a whole and, specifically, Dynasty mode. When you create a coach, it often feels like you're stepping into a fantasy version of college football. Adding player names helped make it more real, and coaches will make it even more so.' … and their hopes for further improvement: Chris: 'There will finally be protected opponents. You can select one or two in a conference. This was announced for last year but pulled at the last minute. … I still miss the ability to take control of games not involving your team.' I'm most interested in what appears to be improved recruiting (like a busier transfer portal and my team's position needs appearing right up top, rather than on a separate screen) and the series regaining some historical record-keeping (the return of your own Trophy Room, along with an ever-updating list of national champions from 1869 onward, which some of us are carefully scrutinizing by comparing to the champs crowned in 2017 by the Colley Matrix and in 1984 by the University of Alabama). Also, when I read this sentence by Robby Kalland at CBS, I literally fist-pumped: 'Pro Potential got a tweak so it doesn't just evaluate the talent you have on the roster at present, but factors in your draft results for the past four seasons.' No longer will my Colorado State Rams or FIU Panthers be punished for going a year without a draft pick in between first-round Biletnikoff winners. (A correction: Last week, I described mass substitutions as being 'absent' from last year's edition. It was absent at launch, when I put in the far majority of my hours, but was patched in a bit later. Still, this year's game looks like it has better lineup management.) 🧑🌾 'In some crazy way, I enjoy all the crazy stuff that's going on the last couple of years here with our game and the landscape and all that. It's almost like a challenge.' 😺 Half a year after BYU gained a nationally televised commitment from No. 1 men's basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa, the Cougars moments ago did it again with five-star Ryder Lyons, who'd been the top uncommitted 2026 QB. 📖 The SEC has quite a bit of QB hype this year. One more name to add: Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, as Ralph Russo explains. 💰 Last week, Wisconsin sued Miami, alleging NIL-related tampering. I agree with the story's top commenter: 'They should allow players to switch schools during halftime.' 💎 Sunday, LSU won its eighth men's College World Series title, though the primary excitement was Coastal Carolina's manager and first-base coach being ejected almost immediately for what seemed like very normal levels of baseball yelling. In a championship elimination game! As the Zombie Pac-12 continues to rebuild its media profile (more CBS, along with ESPN and The Almighty CW, as detailed in a new story by Vannini), it also still needs to add one more team in order to count as an NCAA football conference. Having said that, I think the Pac-12 should just stick at seven. What's the NCAA gonna do about it? Exist? Still, let's say the Pac-12 follows the rules. Currently, Texas State is the clear favorite, with its school president even teasing an image of beavers (as in, Oregon State's mascot) in the Bobcats' San Marcos River. Okay, if that happens, then what? Why, here's Vannini yet again: 'The Sun Belt would likely move quickly and replace Texas State with Louisiana Tech, Western Kentucky or Middle Tennessee from Conference USA, according to a person briefed on the Sun Belt's thinking. CUSA is set to expand this year to 12 schools by adding Delaware and Missouri State from the Football Championship Subdivision. If the league did lose a school and try to backfill, it wouldn't be able to add another FCS program until 2027 at the earliest because of the FCS-FBS transition process.' Oh, fun fact: TXST actually wouldn't be the Pac-12's easternmost member. Lest we forget the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, an affiliate member for wrestling. Conference champs, in fact. All hail Little Rock, the Pac-12's only Trojans. Email me at untilsaturday@ with thoughts on which team even further east should join the Pac-12. Last week's most-clicked: Lots of you clicked this story about former NFL players chuckling at tabloid star Bill Belichick, you haters!
GSM Arena
07-06-2025
- GSM Arena
vivo X Fold5 will have unprecedented dust and water resistance for a foldable
vivo has started the teaser campaign for its upcoming X Fold5, which according to a recent rumor is due to be unveiled on July 10. The phone will boast unprecedented dust and water resistance ratings for a foldable. We're talking about IP5X dust resistance, which beats Samsung's IP4X, as well as a trio of water resistance ratings: IPX8, IPX9, and IPX9+. IP5X means the phone will not entirely prevent ingress of dust, but "it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the safe operation", according to the IP code definitions. vivo X Fold5 teaser image Regarding IPX9+, vivo says you'll be able to fold and unfold the X Fold5 in water 1m deep 1,000 times, which is certainly impressive, even though we're not sure what the use case for that would be in the real world. Finally, no other foldable so far has received an IPX9 certification, which is all about protection from water jets (IPX8 is about immersion into water). The X Fold5 is also teased to be the lightest book-style foldable ever, and will be offered in green as you can see from the glimpse in the shot above. Source (in Chinese)
