Web Stories Friday, February 13
Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women’s specialty retailer Francesca’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and launched going-out-of-business sales across all of its stores. The company, founded in Houston in 1999, announced Friday that it voluntarily filed for protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The retailer said the move…

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers is urging Taiwan to dramatically boost its defense spending, warning that political gridlock in Taipei risks undermining deterrence as China escalates military pressure around the island.Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Chris Coons, D-Del., along with Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Ami Bera, D-Calif., sent a letter of 34 lawmakers Thursday to leaders of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan expressing…

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McDonald’s finds winning recipe in value meal deals as diners return

Budget-conscious Americans are returning to McDonald’s as the fast-food giant doubles down on value meals, discounted bundles and limited-time promotions aimed at stretching diners’ dollars. The strategy appears to be working as U.S. sales rose 6.8% in the fourth quarter – the biggest jump in about two years – and…

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