Good day, bad day: April 25, 2012
Burger King transitions to cage-free eggs, while a subversive ex-Fox employee faces a criminal probe — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle
GOOD DAY FOR:
Chicken rights
Burger King promises that by 2017, it will use only 100 percent cage-free eggs in all its restaurants. [The Daily What]
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Having it all
Entertainment powerhouse and new mother Beyoncé is named People's "Most Beautiful Woman in the World." [People]
iDomination
An analysis finds that Apple's iPhone business alone is likely more profitable than any company in the world. [Business Insider]
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BAD DAY FOR:
Avoiding the wrath of Murdoch
Joe Muto, the "Fox Mole" who leaked insider information on Fox News for Gawker before getting busted, is served a search warrant by the D.A.'s office as part of a grand larceny investigation. [Gothamist]
Gas-guzzling Bostonians
A Boston parking lot near TD Garden, where the Celtics and Bruins play, plans to force SUV owners to pay a higher price than hybrid drivers. [Consumerist]
Kardashian haters
In what is likely the richest deal in reality TV history, the Kardashians sign a $40 million contract with E! for three more seasons of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. [The Stir]
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: April 24, 2012
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