McDonald's plans to open 10,000 new stores; new rules for flights near national parks; 70-year-old gives birth to twins
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 9 at 6 a.m. CT: McDonald's expects to open nearly 10,000 McDonald's restaurants worldwide over the next four years — to reach a total of 50,000 restaurants — a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain. A pr…
Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges; White House threatening patents of high-priced drugs; 'Oppenheimer' will get theatrical release in Japan
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 8 at 6 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election…
Fourth GOP debate highlights; US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft; Padres send Juan Soto to Yankees
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. CT: Chris Christie is doubling down on his criticism that his fellow Republican presidential candidates are too timid to take on Donald Trump and his legal troubles. The former New Jersey governor said after Wednesday’s debate that the …
Trump declines to rule out abusing power; Tuberville ends blockade of military promotions; Yankees, Red Sox make rare trade
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 6 at 6:30 a.m. CT: NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is declining to rule out abusing power if he again wins the presidency. Trump has talked about targeting his rivals and has referred to them as vermin. Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity…
Israel strikes in and around Gaza's second-largest city; explosion levels Virginia home; Prince Harry challenges security decision
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 5 at 7:30 a.m. CT: KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel is intensifying its bombardment in and around Gaza’s second-largest city, sending ambulances and private cars racing into a local hospital carrying people wounded in a bloody new phase of the wa…
Wreckage found from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan; Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office; NFL highlights
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. CT: TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan. The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American …
An earlier broadcast for the Oscars, a big year for Taylor Swift and Aaron Rodgers makes progress
Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. I’m Terry Lipshetz, Managing Editor of the National Newsroom at Lee Enterprises and your host. Subscribe to Hot Off The Wire through App…
Kraft debuts dairy-free mac and cheese; electric vehicle sales to hit record this year; massive iceberg drifting beyond Antarctic waters
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 2 at 6 a.m. CT: Kraft Heinz says it’s bringing dairy-free macaroni and cheese to the U.S. for the first time. The company says the new recipe has the same creamy texture and flavor of the beloved 85-year-old original but replaces dairy with ingredient…
DeSantis and Newsom lob insults in faceoff; Israel resumes its offensive; judge blocks Montana's TikTok ban
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 1 at 6:30 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Instead, Thursd…
Henry Kissinger dies; Rosalynn Carter is eulogized; Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 30 at 7:15 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China. …