Travel through U.S. airports set a record at the close of the Thanksgiving weekend, officials said Monday.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said 3.09 million passengers went through U.S. airport screening on Sunday, which is some 74,000 more than the previous single-day record set on July 7.

There were more than 7,000 delayed flights and 163 total cancellations in the U.S. Sunday, which was not an unusually high rate of disruption. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson and Chicago's O'Hare International Airports were most affected.

On Monday, there were 5,130 delays and 111 cancellations.

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Lake-effect snow contributed to the air travel snarls and has caused days of treacherous roads in parts of the Great Lakes region.

Heavy snow caused whiteout conditions and shut down parts of Interstate 94 in Michigan Monday. Officials said one driver was critically injured in a crash that involved 14 vehicles and three semi-trucks.

Parts of western New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, where snow had already fallen, saw additional totals on Sunday and Monday.

Places like Buffalo, New York could see up to two more feet of snow yet through Monday. In all, the National Weather Service said, parts of the region got five feet of snow in four days' time.

The U.S. Postal Service says it will indefinitely suspend deliveries of international mail to Canada due to a strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

Canadian officials have indicated the country cannot process mail from the U.S. while the strike is underway.

The suspension means several classifications of mail cannot be delivered, including Priority and First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service.

The USPS has asked customers to wait to send any mail destined for Canada until further notice.

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers began a strike in mid-November after union representatives and the Canadian government were unable to reach a new agreement over working conditions and compensation. The strike currently affects about 55,000 union members.

While the strike is underway, mail and parcels have not been delivered. Canada Post has warned customers to expect delays.

Canada Post says talks stalled in late November. On Sunday it presented a new framework that it hoped would help negotiations resume.

"The framework includes proposals to bring greater flexibility to the Corporations delivery model, while also demonstrating movement on other key issues. It is our hope that these proposals will reignite discussions and, together with the support of mediators, help the parties work toward final agreements," the agency wrote.

The Israeli government confirmed on Monday that Omer Neutra, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was killed during Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Neutra, 21, was a tank platoon commander in the IDF. He was thought to be alive in captivity.

His parents, Ronen and Orna Neutra, spent the last year campaigning for his release and the release of the remaining hostages thought to be held in Gaza.

They spoke at the Republican National Convention in July, wrote op-eds, stayed in steady communication with the Biden Administration and the White House, and made regular media appearances, including with Scripps News.

The whole time, they sought to pressure U.S. and Israeli leadership to resolve the hostage crisis.

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"In the 423 days since October 7th, we expected our leaders to demonstrate the same courage displayed so bravely by Omer and rise to the occasion on behalf of those who were killed and kidnapped, just as our beloved Omer showed until the very end," Ronen and Orna Neutra wrote in a statement released Monday. "Leadership will only be revealed in actions and results going forward. We call upon the Israeli government to work with President Biden and President-elect Trump, to use all of their leverage and resources to return all 101 hostages living and the deceased to their families as soon as possible."

A propaganda video released by Hamas Saturday showed Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American held hostage who was also captured while serving in the IDF. In the video, Alexander calls on Trump to keep negotiating for the freedom of the hostages remaining in Gaza.

Trump on Monday demanded release of the remaining hostages, writing on Truth Social:

"Please let this truth serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume office as President of the United States, there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against humanity."

Stoli Group USA, LLC, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but plans to continue operations while it navigates the process.

In a court filing, Stoli said it has assets estimated between $100 million and $500 million and liabilities between $50 million and $100 million.

Previously known as Stolichnaya, the brand has Russian roots dating back decades. It was purchased by Russian-born billionaire Yuri Shefler in 1997 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

However, Shefler has faced legal pushback in Russia with the government claiming it has rights to the brand. In 2002, Shefler left Russia and has not returned.

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The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago, said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement obtained by CNN. Earlier this year the company and our owner were both named by the Russian state as extremist groups working against Russias interests.

While building a global brand, the company claims it has been burdened by legal battles with the Russian government.

It's also been an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In 2023, it spoke out against Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine has suffered immense loss and this War forced many organizations to commit to a new business paradigm built on taking a stand on global issues of the greatest importance. As we have sought to address sustainability, LGBTQ, diversity and injustice, we have led on our support of Ukraine," the company said in a statement.

Politicians from across the aisle are criticizing President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter, just weeks before leaving the White House and after previously saying he would not do so.

"While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden's natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country," Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. "This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish this reputation."

"When you become President, your role is Pater familias of the nation," Polis added. "Hunter brought the legal trouble he faced on himself, and one can sympathize with his struggles while also acknowledging that no one is above the law, not a President and not a Presidents son."

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President Biden on Sunday announced he would grant clemency to Hunter after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal tax evasion charges and was found guilty in a separate firearms case. He faced more than a decade behind bars and was due to be sentenced this month in the firearms case.

However, President Biden said his son was "unfairly, prosecuted" by his "political opponents in Congress" who allegedly sought to damage the president's reelection campaign.

"No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunters cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son and that is wrong," the president said. "There has been an effort to break Hunter who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, theyve tried to break me and theres no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough."

Hunter Biden's conduct has long been fodder for Republicans, who have held numerous congressional inquiries. Some have also accused Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Justice Department of giving Hunter Biden favorable treatment.

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President-elect Donald Trump called the pardon an "abuse and miscarriage of Justice," and questioned why President Biden hasn't pardoned any of the "hostages" who were imprisoned following the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said that while he understands President Biden's reason for pardoning his son, most Americans "can't forgive" him for "lying about it repeatedly before the election."

"Remember, the Biden DOJ tried to give Hunter a corrupt sweetheart deal that was only stopped when the judge asked questions," Cotton said in a statement. "This entire ordeal has been an affront to the rule of law."

Oxford University Press has announced "brain rot" as its word of the year for 2024.

The publishing house says "brain rot" was selected through consultation with its language experts and a public vote involving more than 37,000 participants.

So, what does "brain rot" mean? According to the Oxford Dictionary, "brain rot" refers to the "supposed deterioration of a persons mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration."

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Oxford University Press noted that the term was first recorded in 1854. Henry David Thoreaus book "Walden" includes a reference to "brain rot":

While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot which prevails so much more widely and fatally?

In the digital age, the term has gained renewed popularity. Oxford University Press stated that usage of the term increased by 230% over the past year.

"Brain rot" was also a finalist for Dictionary.com's word of the year. However, the online dictionary ultimately chose "demure."

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, reportedly wrote a scathing email attacking her son's character.

"You are an abuser of women that is the ugly truth and I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around, and uses women for his own power and ego," Penelope wrote in a 2018 email, according to The New York Times.

The Fox News personality faced allegations of sexual assault in 2017. The Associated Press reported that a woman told police Hegseth refused to let her leave a California hotel room and took her phone. Hegseth, who was not charged, reportedly told police the sexual encounter was consensual.

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Nonetheless, Penelope Hegseth appeared disappointed in her son.

"On behalf of all the women (and I know its many) you have abused in some way, I say get some help and take an honest look at yourself," the email says.

When contacted by The New York Times, Penelope Hegseth did not deny sending the email but reportedly explained that she wrote it in anger while her son was going through a divorce. She also stated that she later sent her son another email apologizing for her comments, adding, I know my son. He is a good father and husband.

Despite controversies surrounding Hegseth's personal life, Trump's support for him has not wavered.

Hegseth has served in the Army National Guard since 2003. He served with his unit at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, volunteered to serve in Iraq and was also deployed to Afghanistan. He currently holds the rank of Major.

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Sheriff Chad Chronister to serve as the next administer of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.

Chronister, who is currently the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, has worked closely with Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi. If confirmed, he will now be tasked with combating the flow of highly addictive and illegal drugs like fentanyl into the U.S.

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"For over 32 years, Sheriff Chad Chronister has served the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office, and received countless commendations and awards for keeping his community SAFE," Trump said in a statement.

"... As DEA Administrator, Chad will work with our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to secure the Border, stop the flow of Fentanyl, and other Illegal Drugs, across the Southern Border, and SAVE LIVES," Trump continued. "Congratulations to Chad, his wife Nikki, and two wonderful sons!"

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Chronister is a graduate of the FBI National Academy's 260th session and also has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a master's degree in criminology. He was appointed in 2017 by then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott to head the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and has since been reelected twice.

Chronister called it the "honor of a lifetime" to now be nominated to lead the DEA and said he is "deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve our nation."

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was pressed on Monday about President Joe Biden's decision to reverse course and pardon his son Hunter Biden.

Jean-Pierre said the president "agonized" over the decision and ultimately felt Hunter Biden was treated unfairly.

The pardon came months after Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges and was found guilty in a separate firearms case.

"Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter," President Biden said. "From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Departments decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a weapon as a straw purchaser, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges solely for how they filled out a gun form. Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions, but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties, are typically given non-criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

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Hunter Biden faced more than a decade behind bars and was due to be sentenced this month in the firearms case.

"No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunters cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son and that is wrong," the president said. "There has been an effort to break Hunter who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, theyve tried to break me and theres no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough.

In the tax fraud case, the president's son was accused of engaging in a four-year scheme to evade paying taxes totaling at least $1.4 million and falsifying some of his tax returns by claiming personal spending as business expenses.

Hunter Biden's conduct has long been fodder for Republicans who have held numerous congressional inquiries. Some Republicans have accused Garland and the Department of Justice of giving Hunter Biden favorable treatment.

Republicans have also accused then-Vice President Biden of using his influence to help his son's business career.

The president referenced those Republicans in his statement.

"The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election," President Biden said. "Then, a carefully negotiated plea deal, agreed to by the Department of Justice, unraveled in the court room with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process. Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable resolution of Hunters cases."

The president added, "For my entire career I have followed a simple principle: just tell the American people the truth. Theyll be fair-minded. Heres the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision."

It's that time of year again when Spotify users across the globe wait in anticipation for their Spotify Wrapped 2024 report that paints a personalized picture about what they listened to over the past year.

Spotify boasted that its 2023 Wrapped was its "biggest ever," in terms of audience reach and data analyzed. But what could be in store this year and when can people expect to see their yearly roundup appear on their account? Here's what we know so far.

What is Spotify Wrapped?

Spotify Wrapped commemorates the past year by revealing your top artists, songs, albums and podcasts of 2024. But each year the streaming service has introduced new and fun twists.

For example, in 2019, Spotify Wrapped included a report on users' streaming trends over the previous 10 years. Then last year it even matched listeners to what Spotify called a "Sound Town" based on their own listening and artist affinities.

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And while it's fun to find out what you were listening to over the past year, it can be even more interesting to see what everyone else was loving too. That's why many users share their Spotify Wrapped on social media to compare listening habits with friends and family.

When will my Spotify Wrapped report become available?

In past years, it's been released shortly after Thanksgiving, typically between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. So Spotify users should keep an eye on their account over the coming days to see if their Spotify Wrapped pops up.

Where can I find my Spotify Wrapped?

Your personal look at what you streamed during 2024 should appear on the home screen with the message "Your 2022 Wrapped is here" below your six most recent listens. However, Spotify reminded users that it's important they make sure their app is up-to-date or it may not pop up.

"An up-to-date app means youre getting a fully optimized Wrapped experience," the company said in a statement. "When the time comes for the big reveal of your personalized 2024 listening trends, you want to be ready. Youll also be able to easily share your unique finds or fun tidbits from your yearlong listening with friends on social media."

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The day after Thanksgiving kicks off one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year but Amazon faces a global strike from its workers, who are pushing for better compensation and working conditions at the retailer.

Amazon workers on six continents planned strikes and protests lasting through Cyber Monday. Strikes were expected in more than 20 countries including the U.S., Germany, India and Japan.

Workers are campaigning for improved pay and working conditions and more climate responsibility from Amazon.

The demonstrations are a now-annual event in their fifth year, aiming to hold Amazon more accountable for its social and environmental impacts.

Amazons relentless pursuit of profit comes at a cost to workers, the environment and democracy, said Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, in a statement on this year's demonstrations. Bezoss company has spent untold millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers desire for justice for union representation cant be stopped. We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all."

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Amazon represents a big chunk of Black Friday and holiday spending. This quarter last year, it announced $170 billion in net sales.

In recent years, the company has pushed back against early unioninzation efforts at its U.S. facilities.

U.S. food regulators are warning of a salmonella outbreak in cucumbers that has hospitalized at least 18 people.

Sixty-eight people in 19 states have fallen ill after consuming cucumbers thought to be contaminated. Illnesses were first reported on Oct. 12 through Nov. 16. According to the CDC, 18 people have been hospitalized as of Friday, Nov. 29. There have been no deaths.

The cucumbers, sold by SunFed Produce, LLC, were grown in Sonora, Mexico and sold in bulk cardboard containers, such as those found in grocery stores or restaurants.

SunFed says the affected produce was shipped to buyers in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington & Wisconsin. They were also sold in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan, & Ontario.

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The CDC recommends returning or throwing away any whole fresh cucumbers with a sticker that reads "SunFed Mexico," and doing the same for any other cucumbers purchased between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 that can't be identified.

In humans, salmonella symptoms may include diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure. Symptoms typically last from four to seven days and usually don't require hospitalization except in severe cases.

Hyundai is recalling more than 226,000 vehicles due to faults with their backup camera systems.

Hyundai told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Nov. 21 that certain Elantra and Santa Fe models sold from 2021 to 2022 have developed problems with the circuitry in their camera systems which may cause them to fail.

Hyundai is expected to notify owners by mail by January 19, 2025. Dealers will replace the damaged systems for no charge.

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Backup cameras became a legal requirement for new vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2014. At the time, backover crashes had caused more than 200 deaths and some 15,000 injuries a year, most of them among children 5 years or younger older adults 70 years or older.

A full list of the Hyundai vehicles affected is available in NHTSA's bulletin on the recall.

A stowaway who flew from New York to Paris this week will be denied entry to France and returned to the U.S., French officials said Friday.

Police in France say they arrested a Russian national with U.S. residency who had boarded a Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket. The woman was being held in Paris until she could be returned to the U.S.

The flight left John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Tuesday and arrived in Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Wednesday. The woman reportedly hid in a bathroom aboard the plane for most of the flight.

Officials say the individual did not have a boarding pass. A spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration says the agency screened the passenger who didn't have a pass and who wasn't carrying anything prohibited on a plane.

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TSA takes any incidents that occur at any of our checkpoints nationwide seriously, the spokesperson said. TSA will independently review the circumstances of this incident at our travel document checker station at JFK.

"Delta is conducting an exhaustive investigation of what may have occurred and will work collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to that end," the airline said in a statement.

The eggs you cooked with on Thanksgiving may have been contaminated with salmonella. A new egg recall affects Costco customers in five states.

Earlier this week, the company Handsome Brook Farms issued the recall for the organic pasture-raised 24-count eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name.

The plastic egg cartons were marked with UPC 9661910680. The company said it only applies to units with the Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the carton.

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The eggs were distributed to 25 Costco stores in these states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee starting on Nov. 22.

So far, no illnesses have been reported.

The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were packaged and distributed in retail packaging, according to the recall notice.

Impacted consumers should stop consuming the product and return it to their local Costco store for a full refund.

A recall is underway for a second batch of raw milk due to the detection of the bird flu virus, health officials said.

The California Department of Public Health warned consumers not to drink the specific batch of milk produced by Raw Farm LLC.

This is the second voluntary recall from the company this month.

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The health department says pasteurized milk which goes through a heating process to kill harmful bacteria is safe to drink.

So far, no human cases of bird flu linked to raw milk have been detected.

Public health experts say consuming raw milk products comes with an elevated risk of food-borne illnesses like salmonella and listeria.

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Despite a wave of state abortion bans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of abortions in the U.S. dropped just 2% that year.

The findings come from a new surveillance report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, its first since the landmark case was overturned.

The number dropped from about 622,000 abortions in 2021 to 609,000 in 2022, according to the data.

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The vast majority took place before nine weeks of pregnancy and more than 70% were early medication abortions, which was consistent with numbers before Roe v. Wade was overturned, the CDC said. Over 6% of abortions took place 14 to 20 weeks into pregnancy, and about 1% took place at or after 21 weeks of pregnancy, according to the report.

Women in their 20s accounted for more than half of abortions and nearly 60% of the patients had also previously given birth, the CDC data said.

The report includes numbers from 47 areas of the U.S. that consistently present data.

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With the biggest shopping day of the year just around the corner, some retailers have already begun rolling out Black Friday deals on various products. But some streaming services are also offering up some big deals to help holiday shoppers save money this holiday season.

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Hulu and Disney +

Hulu announced Wednesday that until Dec. 2, new and eligible returning subscribers can sign up for its basic, ad-supported plan for just $0.99 per month for 12 months a savings of $9 per month. The company is also offering users a Disney Bundle Duo Basic plan that includes Hulu and Disney+ plans with ads for just $2.99 per month a savings of $8 per month or $96 annually.

Max

HBO's Max streaming service is also joining the Black Friday festivities by offering users a discounted basic plan with ads for $2.99 per month for the next six months a savings of over $40. It's important to note that this offer also ends on Dec. 2

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Prime Video

Amazon's Prime Video has already slashed prices on a number of hit movies, acclaimed shows and other original content for Black Friday. However, the company is also offering big savings up to 75% off select Prime Video channels like Paramount+ with Showtime, AMC+, Starz, Cinemax and more which can typically cost upwards of $11 per month.

Paramount+

New and former subscribers of Paramount Plus can also save up to 76% this Black Friday by signing up for either Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for just $2.99 per month for the first two months. That's a savings of up to $10 per month!

Fast food chain Subway is nixing its in-store $6.99, six-inch meal deal that was supposed to last through the end of the year, according to Restaurant Business Magazine, which got a look at a message sent to operators.

The deal included a six-inch sub, cookies or chips and a drink.

According to the message, the meal deal was not driving anticipated results. Instead, the deal will only be offered through digital channels through Dec. 26 and not in-store. Also starting on Wednesday, Subway is offering 20% off any sub through its app. Customers can use the code "TWENTYOFF" through Jan. 5 to receive the discount.

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The promotional change comes as numerous fast-food chains have embraced value meals as a way to win back inflation-weary customers. McDonald's recently announced that it would make its $5 meal deal, consisting of a sandwich, fries, chicken nuggets and beverage, a permanent menu fixture.

Over the summer, numerous fast food chains started offering discounted value meals in hopes of regaining customers lost due to rising prices. Leaders of several fast food chains have said that inflation has scared off some customers, and brands such as McDonald's have made affordability more of a focus in 2024.

This comes as Subway announced Tuesday that CEO John Chidsey would retire at the end of the year and hand power to Carrie Walsh, Subway's current president of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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