July 27, 2011

Bowing to pressure from health advocates and parents, McDonald’s will try to cut the calorie count of the Happy Meal by reducing the portion of French fries and adding fruit.

The September election, in which Democratic Assemblyman David I. Weprin is seeking to replace former Representative Anthony D. Weiner, is a potential referendum on President Obama’s proposals.

A small water utility in California sued to challenge the wealthy farming interests that dominate two of the country’s largest water banks.

If the nation’s credit rating is downgraded because of the debt standoff , investors and borrowers should be able to ride out any resulting volatility, experts said.

If the United States’ credit rating drops because of a standoff over government spending, experts say borrowing costs, business confidence and job creation could all be affected.