Alex Ossola

So, Kelly, I'm struck by the form that some of this protein stuff is taking.

There's protein foam, protein pockets.

What is the unifying element among these things?

So it sounds like some of the stuff that is on these menus is new, like the protein pizza dough, and some of it is sort of like a repackaged version of what already was there, like a cup full of chicken, right?

Charging a premium for protein could help reinvigorate sales, but is there any indication the new menu items are increasing visits to restaurants?

That was WSJ reporter Kelly Clunan.

Thanks, Kelly.

In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he supported the pause on strikes on energy infrastructure proposed by the U.S.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's power grid in recent weeks have left hundreds of thousands without power or consistent heat, while Ukraine has targeted Russia's oil refineries.

An energy truce would be the first tangible result from the U.S.-mediated push for peace in Ukraine.

And Cuba is losing a key oil supplier, Mexico, after pressure from President Trump.

Mexico had already paused its shipments there before the president yesterday issued an executive order for tariffs on any country that exports oil to Cuba.

Cuba is in danger of running out of fuel, threatening economic collapse.

The Journal has reported that the Trump administration is looking for ways to topple its government this year.

And you can hear more about the push for regime change in Cuba on this weekend's episode of What's New Sunday.

And speaking of oil, today Chevron and Exxon both reported their smallest annual profits since 2021, as a growing glut of crude has weighed on prices.

President Trump wants Chevron, Exxon and other companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry.

But Chevron said today that it's too early to determine the company's long-term outlook on Venezuela.

It's the only major U.S.

oil company currently active in the country.