From the BBC World Service: McDonald’s is buying back all its stores in Israel following global boycotts over the Israel-Hamas War. We discuss the franchisee business model and what customers could make of the move. Then, Argentina is expected to face its worse-ever dengue season yet, and there’s a shortage of insect repellent. Plus, Saudi Arabia has struck a lucrative deal to host the Women’s Tennis Association Finals for three years.

McDonald’s to buy back its Israeli restaurants

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As you’ve likely heard by now, Claudia Sheinbaum won Mexico’s presidential election in a landslide victory and is slated to become the nation’s first female president. But Mexico is facing a major budget deficit, exacerbated by spending on infrastructure and social programs. We’ll discuss what Sheinbaum’s win means for the economy. Plus, we’ll examine the latest in the meme stock craze after the value of GameStop shares soared in premarket trading.

What a Claudia Sheinbaum presidency means for Mexico’s economy

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Israel and its pre-war economy

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McDonald’s to buy back its Israeli restaurants

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