What Happened
This week, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, and with it, various restaurant chains are offering special food and drink items and deals. Meanwhile, Meta experienced a temporary outage affecting Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
FIFA World Cup Food Deals
To celebrate the World Cup, restaurant chains like Auntie Anne's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and McDonald's are offering limited-time menus and deals. Auntie Anne's launched a Pitch Pack, which includes two Pretzel Nugget flavors or Mini Dogs, along with two dips, all in a soccer-themed snack box.
Meta Outage
On Friday morning, Meta's services, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, experienced temporary outages. The cause of the outage is unknown, but Meta's VP of communications, Andy Stone, acknowledged the issue on X. According to DownDetector, over 10,000 users reported problems accessing Instagram.
WhatsApp Business API Pricing
The WhatsApp Business API isn't strictly free, as Meta charges per message. However, the platform layer can be free, and the difference between paying Meta's true cost and a broker's marked-up version can be significant.
Entertainment News
Netflix released a new trailer for the sci-fi thriller "The Last House," starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. The film follows a couple who find themselves trapped in their home with no means of escape.
Daily Show Response to Trump's Health
Daily Show host Desi Lydic responded to reports that Donald Trump has been seen by 22 different medical specialists, saying, "No wonder I can't get a doctor's appointment, half the medical profession is busy duct-taping together the world's healthiest man."
Key Facts
- What: FIFA World Cup food deals and limited-time menus
- When: Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup
What to Watch
As the FIFA World Cup continues, keep an eye out for more food deals and promotions from your favorite restaurant chains. Meanwhile, stay up-to-date on the latest tech news, including updates on the WhatsApp Business API pricing and any future Meta outages.
What Happened
This week, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, and with it, various restaurant chains are offering special food and drink items and deals. Meanwhile, Meta experienced a temporary outage affecting Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
FIFA World Cup Food Deals
To celebrate the World Cup, restaurant chains like Auntie Anne's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and McDonald's are offering limited-time menus and deals. Auntie Anne's launched a Pitch Pack, which includes two Pretzel Nugget flavors or Mini Dogs, along with two dips, all in a soccer-themed snack box.
Meta Outage
On Friday morning, Meta's services, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, experienced temporary outages. The cause of the outage is unknown, but Meta's VP of communications, Andy Stone, acknowledged the issue on X. According to DownDetector, over 10,000 users reported problems accessing Instagram.
WhatsApp Business API Pricing
The WhatsApp Business API isn't strictly free, as Meta charges per message. However, the platform layer can be free, and the difference between paying Meta's true cost and a broker's marked-up version can be significant.
Entertainment News
Netflix released a new trailer for the sci-fi thriller "The Last House," starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. The film follows a couple who find themselves trapped in their home with no means of escape.
Daily Show Response to Trump's Health
Daily Show host Desi Lydic responded to reports that Donald Trump has been seen by 22 different medical specialists, saying, "No wonder I can't get a doctor's appointment, half the medical profession is busy duct-taping together the world's healthiest man."
Key Facts
- What: FIFA World Cup food deals and limited-time menus
- When: Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup
What to Watch
As the FIFA World Cup continues, keep an eye out for more food deals and promotions from your favorite restaurant chains. Meanwhile, stay up-to-date on the latest tech news, including updates on the WhatsApp Business API pricing and any future Meta outages.