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

In a potentially industry-changing move, Burger King announced Wednesday that it will use only cage-free chickens and pigs by 2017.
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GOOD DAY FOR:

Chicken rights

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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]

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