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McDonald’s Slashes Combo Meal Prices to Win Back Budget-Conscious Diners

  McDonald’s is rolling out price cuts on select combo meals in a bid to lure back customers put off by rising fast-food costs. Starting September 8, the chain will reintroduce its “Extra Value Meals,” offering popular items like the Big Mac, Egg McMuffin, and McCrispy sandwich paired with fries or hash browns and a drink at roughly 15% less than if purchased separately. To kick off the promotion, most U.S. locations will feature an $8 Big Mac meal and a $5 Sausage McMuffin meal, though customers in California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam will pay $1 more. The move comes after years of declining visits from lower-income customers, with industry data showing double-digit drops in fast-food visits among households earning under $45,000 annually. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged that combo meals priced over $10 have hurt the brand’s value perception. The company has faced criticism for steep price hikes in recent years, with the average menu price rising 40% since 2019 du...
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Poilievre’s Political Rebrand: From Parliament Hill to “Approachable Pierre”

                                           Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 


Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled a softer, more casual image in what some see as a strategic bid to broaden his appeal — particularly among women voters. Known for his sharp suits, glasses, and combative style, Poilievre has traded in his trademark eyewear for aviator sunglasses, swapped navy blazers for bootcut jeans, and adopted a more relaxed tone on the campaign trail.

The makeover comes after disappointing results in recent byelections, where the party underperformed in key suburban ridings — areas with a high proportion of female voters. According to polling, Poilievre continues to face challenges connecting with women, with fewer than four in ten believing he understands their priorities.

Poilievre credits his wife, Anaida, for encouraging the style shift, saying she prefers him without glasses. Beyond wardrobe changes, he has also shown flashes of warmth in public appearances, accepting more follow-up questions from reporters and leaning into personal anecdotes.

Whether this rebrand will translate into stronger support remains to be seen, but the move signals a recognition that image — as much as policy — could be key to winning over skeptical voters ahead of the next election.


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