- NBC Sports Boston
Celtics fans will enjoy these historical trends entering Game 5 vs. Heat
The Celtics have history firmly on their side as they enter Wednesday's Game 5 against the rival Heat.
- Reuters
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies
The United States on Wednesday issued hundreds of fresh sanctions targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine in action that took aim at Moscow's circumvention of Western measures, including through China. The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on nearly 200 targets, while the State Department designated more than 80. The U.S. imposed sanctions on 20 companies based in China and Hong Kong, following repeated warnings from Washington about China's support for Russia's military, including during recent trips by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the country.
- Reuters
US fast-food chains may have to amp up promotions as more people eat at home
Global fast food giants may have to dole out steeper promotions to lure inflation-hit customers who are increasingly opting to eat at home, following weak sales from the likes of McDonald's and Starbucks this week. Disposable income in the United States is declining, particularly in the lower-income cohort, while the slow economic recovery in China has increased industry-wide pressures for quick-service chains including KFC owner Yum Brands that has extended across several quarters. "The lack of value offers has opened up consumers to shop for different options whether it be other (chains) or the grocery stores," Razmig Poundardjian, portfolio manager for Carnegie Investment Counsel said.
