A look at why the fast-food giant’s newest drink has fans and families split Burger King Fans Talk About New Drink: 'Are You Kidding?'” Burger King has a new drink. Some people like it. Others say, "Are you kidding?" It’s called a mock mimosa. It tastes like orange juice with bubbles. Let’s look at why people are talking. 🍊 What Is the Mock Mimosa? This drink is orange juice and Sprite. It costs $1.99. You can only get it in the morning. It’s part of a breakfast test. Burger King says it’s a fun way to feel fancy. It looks like a real mimosa but has no alcohol. 🥂 Some People Think It’s Weird Some people think it’s just a drink. Others think it sends the wrong message. One person wrote, "Why is Burger King giving kids fake drinks like this?" Another said, "It’s just juice. People need to calm down." 👨👧 What About Kids? Burger King is a family place. Some parents worry this drink makes alcohol look cool. Experts say kids copy adults. If adults d...
Today, Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, gave a speech. He talked about the U.S. economy, jobs, and inflation. Here are the main things he said:
- Job
Growth Is Slower In February, 151,000 new jobs were added. This number
is a little lower than expected. The jobless rate is now 4.1%. Powell said
the job market is still doing well, but the Fed is keeping a close eye on
it.
- Inflation
Is Improving Powell said inflation has gotten better since 2022. But
it is still above the Fed’s goal of 2%. He is hopeful it will keep going
down. The Fed will keep working to get inflation back to 2%.
- Trade
Is Uncertain There are trade issues because of tariffs on goods from
China, Mexico, and Canada. Powell said these problems make things harder
for businesses and buyers. It is tough to know what will happen, but the
Fed is watching.
- What’s
Next for Growth and Rates Powell said the economy should grow by about
2% in 2025 and 2026. He also said the Fed is not planning to change
interest rates soon. They will wait and see what happens with inflation
and jobs before deciding.