Meet the first ‘McSenator’: former McDonald’s franchise owner goes from golden arches to upper chamber

He’s lovin’ it. President Trump-endorsed Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern handily won his primary Senate, putting him on track to be sworn in as a “McSenator” — after banking millions during a career running McDonald’s franchises. A past chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee in the House, Hern, 64, once owned 18 McD’s franchises around Tulsa. And he has a whopper of an account balance to show for it — he is worth at least $110 million, according to his most recent financial disclosure. He liquidated his franchise holdings by 2021. If he wins in November, there will be a…

All the NFL WAGs spotted at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

The football wives and girlfriends came out for the wedding of the year. Many of Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and his friends from around the NFL made their way to Madison Square Garden to join the celebration of his and Taylor Swift’s nuptials Friday night. Fellow tight end and…

Party City plans major comeback, opens 100-plus mini-stores in California

Party City is bringing back the balloons. The once-dominant party supply chain — which filed for bankruptcy five days before Christmas 2024, after forty years in the business — is plotting a comeback in California and beyond through a new partnership with Staples, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal will bring…

Late NBA legend honored with college basketball showcase

It’s been two years since Bill Walton’s passing, but the basketball world is still finding new ways to honor him. On Wednesday, the San Diego State men’s basketball team and Sports San Diego announced the creation of the “Bill Walton Classic,” a hoops showcase that’ll pay homage to the two-time…

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