Michael and Susan Dell are putting $6.25 billion into savings plans called “Trump accounts,” seeding $250 into investment accounts for 25 million children. It’s one of the largest direct philanthropic gifts ever made to Americans, and it dramatically expands a federal program that currently provides $1,000 to babies born between 2025 and 2028.
The Dells’ money extends eligibility to kids up to age 10 in middle- and lower-income ZIP codes. If the program succeeds, millions of children could start adulthood with real assets instead of debt.
Michael Dell says the idea mirrors how he built his computer empire: cut out middlemen, go straight to customers, and scale fast. Here, the “customers” are children, and the product is a financial future.
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McDonald’s Grinch Meal Is Here—And It Includes a Surprise In a Bag
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McDonald’s is rolling out The Grinch Meal nationwide on Tuesday, Dec. 2, tapping the famously grouchy holiday character for a limited-time promo. The meal, first tested in Canada in 2024, was such a hit that bringing it to the U.S. was a “no-brainer,” said Alyssa Buetikofer, McDonald’s U.S. chief marketing and customer experience officer.
The bundle includes a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries, and a medium drink. The fries come with pickle seasoning and a McShaker bag so customers can mix their own.
Each meal also includes a pair of Grinch-themed McDonald’s socks in red, blue, yellow, or green. The Grinch Meal will be available at participating locations for a limited time, and pricing will vary by restaurant.
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