There’s been a lot of buzz in the fast-food world lately. First, McDonald’s announced the triumphant return of the chicken Snack Wrap. Then, Burger King shared that BK Melts are back on the menu. Now, Taco Bell has some news big news of its own. They’re introducing a new menu item, and it’s probably not what you’d expect. When you think of Taco Bell, its nachos, tacos, or even a Mexican pizza. Everything seems to follow a similar theme. But Taco Bell is branching out into the chicken nugget game, and it’s a pretty bold move. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobell) Taco Bell Will Put Their Unique Spin On Chicken Nuggets According to a news release, “Taco Bell is daring to push the boundaries of innovation yet again with the introduction of Crispy Chicken Nuggets and a lineup of irresistible dipping sauces that’s sure to challenge people’s devotion to their typical favorites, available starting December 19, for a limited time and while supplies last. Entirely distinct, yet universally familiar, the tender all-white meat chicken bites are marinated in zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crunchy tortilla chips to deliver the ideal balance of flavor and crisp that take the everyday chicken nugget to the next level.” Along with the chicken nuggets, Taco Bell will serve three new sauces, Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, a signature Bell Sauce, and a sweet and spicy one. Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce. “As the inventors of Nacho Fries, Taco Bell is fully aware that reinventing an American classic with a Taco Bell twist is a responsibility we don’t take lightly. But in a world dominated by chicken cravings, it was time to show the world how Taco Bell does chicken nuggets – unexpected and undeniably bold,” Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery shared in a release. “The Crispy Chicken Nuggets deliver a crispier, more flavorful nugget experience, and combined with the Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, we hope it will test people’s devotion to their favorite nuggets.” Taco Bell chicken nuggets will come in 5 and 10-piece options a la carte or as meals. This story’s featured image is By Tada Images via Shutterstock. The post Taco Bell Unveils An Unlikely Menu Item appeared first on InspireMore.

Episode Description: In this special mini-episode of The Optimist Daily Weekly Round-Up, join us for a heartfelt message of gratitude from our team. With Karissa out sick, we’re keeping it short and sweet—reflecting on the importance of optimism in today’s world and celebrating you, our incredible community. From all of us at The Optimist Daily and The World Business Academy, we wish you a joyful and hopeful holiday season! The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:// Transcript: Theme music Arielle: Hello, Everyone! It’s me, Arielle. Welcome to a very special mini edition of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Round-Up. While we were planning a regular episode this week, my wonderful co-host Karissa is under the weather, so we’re keeping it short and sweet—and sending her all our love for a speedy recovery! As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you—from me, from Karissa, from the entire Optimist Daily team, and from our parent organization, The World Business Academy. Truly, thank you so much for being part of this incredible community. Good news isn’t always easy to come by these days. But it’s so important to seek out optimism, to remind ourselves of the potential for progress, and to celebrate the people, ideas, and innovations that make the world a brighter place. That’s why you, our Optimist Daily community, mean so much to us. Your commitment to spreading positivity and engaging with stories of hope and possibility is what makes our work possible. Without your support, we simply wouldn’t be here. As we wrap up this year and look ahead to the next, let’s all commit to finding the good, to amplifying the voices that inspire us, and to building a future grounded in optimism, resilience, and action. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and for being a part of ours. From all of us here at the Optimist Daily and The World Business Academy, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and hope-filled holiday season. And of course, we’ll be back in a couple weeks with more solutions to brighten your world and fuel your optimism. Take care and happy holidays! Bye!  The post Podcast transcript December 20, 2024: Season’s Greetings from the Optimist Daily! first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill on Friday just hours before the government was set to shut down at midnight.Johnson's latest continuing resolution passed the House in a 366-34 vote, with 170 Republicans and 196 Democrats voting to pass the bill while 34 Republicans voted against the bill.Like his two previous attempts, Johnson was facing an uphill battle with this CR, working to pass the bill in the 11th hour. Because the vote took place under suspension, the CR needed two-thirds of the vote to successfully pass the House, requiring Democrats to cooperate with Republicans.Like the other two bills Johnson had proposed earlier in the week, the latest CR would extend government funding through March 14 and includes aid for farmers as well as hurricane victims. In contrast to Thursday night's bill, this CR does not include any provisions regarding the suspension of the debt ceiling like Trump originally demanded.This CR was one of two potential paths Republican leadership was considering early Friday. In addition to the clean, three-month CR that was eventually passed, Republicans were also weighing a three-pronged approach under a rule that would require the CR, farm bill, and disaster aid to be voted on separately and passed with a simple majority. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesLike his two previous attempts, Johnson was facing an uphill battle with this CR, working to pass the bill in the 11th hour. Johnson unveiled his first CR on Tuesday night after days of ongoing negotiations and delays. The original 1,547-page CR was met with intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, MAGA allies, and President-elect Donald Trump himself. As a result of this overwhelming pressure campaign, Johnson's first bill never even made it to the floor. Within 24 hours, Johnson was negotiating a new CR. Johnson produced a drastically smaller 116-page CR on Thursday, which earned Trump's stamp of approval. The House quickly moved to a vote later that evening. Although 172 Republicans and two Democrats voted in favor of the bill, 38 Republicans joined 197 Democrats to block it. After Johnson's third bill was drafted, negotiated, and eventually passed, the government successfully avoided a shutdown before Christmas. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut unleashed a headline-grabbing rant Thursday on the floor of the House of Representatives over the failure of a funding bill that would have kept the government running — and she took particular aim at X CEO Elon Musk.“And you know what? They got scared because President Musk told them, President Musk said, ‘Don’t do it! Don’t do it! Shut the government down!'” DeLauro yelled on the House floor.'Are his employees furloughed? Hell, no! Is he furloughed? No!'President-elect Donald Trump backed Speaker Mike Johnson's new 116-page continuing resolution Thursday, but 38 House Republicans voted to block it.DeLauro — who's 81, sports a bit of purple hair and got her first tattoo last year — took further aim at Musk. “Imagine! What does he know about what people go through when the government shuts down? Are his employees furloughed? Hell, no! Is he furloughed? No!" DeLauro added. "And when you shut the government down, people don't get paid! And maybe if none of us got paid if the government shut down, some people on the other side of the aisle would feel differently about where we're going and this effort."You can view video here of her rant.In a Thursday X post, DeLauro stated that "there was an agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate — until Elon Musk ordered Republicans to break it. Congress must not yield to out-of-touch billionaires. Hardworking Americans depend on us to govern."In a Friday X post, DeLauro referred to Musk as a "swamp creature." Musk on Friday stated on X that DeLauro "was a Skeksis in Dark Crystal!" He added that "once you see it, you can’t unsee it."Republican leadership on Friday put forth a plan C funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

German law enforcement officials say the suspect in the mass attack on revelers at a Christmas market is a doctor who had moved to Germany from Saudi Arabia over a decade ago. The 50-year-old suspect was detained after he plowed his dark-colored BMW into crowds at the outdoor market in Magdeburg on Friday at about 7 p.m. Video captured the attack and appeared to show the car being driven at top speed without braking into the crowd. “As things stand, he is a lone perpetrator, so that as far as we know there is no further danger to the city,” said Reiner Haseloff, the governor of Saxony-Anhalt. Officials said at least 15 victims were seriously hurt. Haseloff said the fatalities were a toddler and an adult but added that there may be more fatalities as the seriously injured are treated. “It is really one of the worst things one can imagine, particularly in connection with what a Christmas market should bring,” Haseloff added. The suspect moved to Germany in 2006, according to officials. He is a consultant for psychiatry and psychotherapy. He reportedly rented the car just before the attack. He had been recognized as a refugee in 2016, but officials said they did not have any knowledge of his having been radicalized before the attack. “The images are terrible. According to my knowledge, the car drove into the crowds of visitors," said Michael Reif, a spokesperson for the city, "but from what direction and how far it went, I can’t say.”Some noted that the attack occurred only one day after the eighth anniversary of the heinous terror attack on a Christmas market in Berlin that took the lives of 12 Germans. Magdeburg is a city of about 240,000 residents two hours west of Berlin in Eastern Germany. Scenes from the attack can be viewed on a news report from DW News on YouTube. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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