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Waffle House status signals storm severity for FEMA and residents
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Craig Fugate created the Waffle House Index in 2004 after Charley left only a limited-menu store open; green, yellow, and red now flag storm severity for FEMA and residents.
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Attorney Claims McDonald’s AI Pricing Tool Nickel-And-Dimes Customers
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The artificial intelligence tool behind a fast-food giant's menu prices is now at the center of a federal price-fixing lawsuit.
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Restaurants Bring Back Fall Pumpkin Menus
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Ruby Sunshine introduced a fall menu featuring its first pasta dish, several pumpkin-inspired foods and drinks, and a $10 weekday breakfast special. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q brought back seasonal favorites including pumpkin pie and vegetable soup, while a Reno cooking segment shared ways to dress up pumpkin bread.
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Restaurants showcase global flavors across cities
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Restaurant coverage highlights a lively Soho dining guide featuring inventive Indo-Chinese vegetarian food, a new Connecticut restaurant serving Turkish and broader Mediterranean dishes, and Nashville’s intimate Indian-Southern tasting menu. Tampa’s Restaurant Ebbe also hosted a one-night, 10-course dinner prepared by Michelin-recognized chefs from around the world.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 4h
Barbecue Joints Adapt Smoking Traditions Nationwide
Lifestyle
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Barbecue restaurants and pitmasters across the country are balancing tradition with experimentation, from New Hampshire joints and North Carolina’s decades-old Wilber’s to a Bay Area shop built around a signature rub and a Texas restaurant serving halal smoked meats. Other examples include Beef Lounge’s inventive pop-up menu and direct-heat cooking, illustrating the variety of regional styles and approaches.
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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McDonald’s Faces AI Pricing Class-Action Lawsuit
Business
— Oct 3, 2026
Reuters reported that McDonald’s uses machine-learning tools to recommend location-specific menu prices based partly on local customers’ estimated willingness to pay, with franchisees reporting pressure to follow recommendations and notable price gaps between nearby restaurants. McDonald’s says the tool does not set or dynamically change prices and that franchisees independently make final pricing decisions.
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Dunkin launches 12 Halloween drinks
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— Sep 30, 2026
Dunkin’ has launched a limited-time Halloween drink menu featuring green-apple Dunkin’ Zero varieties and purple marshmallow cold foam, used in seasonal energy drinks, refreshers, lattes and other beverages. The lineup became available September 30, with more Halloween promotions expected during October.
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Elena Vasquez
The purple marshmallow cold foam sounds fun but probably too sweet for me, I'll stick with the green apple refresher.
Rising Beef Prices Drive Barbecue Menu Cuts, Closures
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— Sep 22, 2026
Beef prices rising sharply are forcing Texas and other U.S. barbecue joints to trim menus by dropping staples like brisket and ribs, with some establishments closing as margins tighten. Owners say the higher costs—from beef to diesel—are unsustainable at current levels, prompting cost-cutting measures while trying to maintain quality and affordable options for customers.
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
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Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.
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True belonging starts when you stop fitting in
Anyone lonely inside their own tribe should hear Brown's claim that the deepest connection often follows rejection for refusing to change.
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Oktoberfest celebrations bring German beer and local twists to Indian cities
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— Sep 28, 2026
Oktoberfest celebrations are spreading across Indian cities, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata venues offering German beers, Bavarian-inspired food and festive events. The coverage highlights locally tailored menus and settings, from Bengaluru’s Indian-fusion dishes to beachfront dining in Mumbai and in-house German-style brews in Kolkata.
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Derek Foss
Mumbai's beachfront setting for Oktoberfest is a smart idea. Nothing beats having a beer by the sea during the celebrations.
Tailgate menus add grape-jelly meatballs and pumpkin cold brews
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— Sep 17, 2026
A variety of tailgate-friendly bites—ranging from easy baked tacos and pizza-sliders to slow-cooker meatballs and Big Mac egg rolls—are highlighted as crowd-pleasing, shareable options for game-day spreads. The fall theme extends to beverages, with seasonal cocktails, customized coffee drinks, and low- and no-alcohol options being promoted across different venues to capitalize on autumn flavors like maple, cinnamon, apples, and pumpkin.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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HVAC Contractors Expand Services Across Regional Markets
Business
— Sep 14, 2026
HVAC firms nationwide are broadening their service menus to include full-installation, ongoing maintenance, and advanced diagnostics for both commercial and residential customers, with a focus on ductwork and energy efficiency. Notable expansions span 822 Heat and Air in the Greater DFW area, Rhymes Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, and Arctic Air in Lawrence County, Tennessee, each boosting capabilities to meet growing demand.
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‘Expose People to New Flavors’: Chick-fil-A Opens First Little Blue Menu Location In Maryland
Reporting
— Sep 29, 2023
Chick-fil-A is now offering chicken wings and burgers. At least at one location in Maryland. Little Blue Menu, located in College Park, Maryland, offers everything you would normally find on the Chick-fil-A menu and a…
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Palestinian Restaurant Owners Face Backlash Over Seafood Menu Phrase
Reporting
— Dec 29, 2023
A Palestinian restaurant owner in New York is facing backlash after including the phrase “From the River to the Sea” in its menu. Abdul Elenani and his wife Ayat Masoud opened a new location of their restaurant chain…
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
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Wife of Jason Kelce Talks Family’s Holiday Menu
Reporting
— Dec 14, 2023
Kylie Kelce, wife of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, revealed her family’s holiday menu this year. In an exclusive interview with People , Kylie Kelce, 31, who recently partnered with HoneyBaked , said “no “…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Wendy’s Locations Removing Burgers From Menu Due to Meat Shortages Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Reporting
— May 5, 2020
Wendy’s is announcing that locations all over the United States are temporarily removing burgers from its menu due to a shortage of meat amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to Restaurant Business, the…
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Chick-fil-A Fans Mourn As Restaurant Removes Popular Menu Item as Part of ‘Spring Cleaning’
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— Mar 23, 2023
And I thought people went to Chick-fil-A for the sandwiches. Apparently, one of the more popular items on the menu has been the side salad — at least, that’s what the mournful comments on the news of its discontinuation…
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Cracker Barrel Fans Discuss Menu
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— Dec 10, 2025
Cracker Barrel is once again under fire, this time not just for its logo, but for the food on its plates. The well-known Southern-style restaurant chain, popular for its down-home meals and country-store atmosphere, is…
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McDonald’s Facing Controversy After Christmas Commercial
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— Dec 9, 2025
McDonald’s is making headlines this holiday season, but not for its usual fries or festive menu items. Instead, the fast-food chain is catching attention for its new Christmas commercial — one that was created entirely…
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Katherine Drexel Founds Schools for Native Americans and African Americans
Heiress becomes nun and establishes dozens of schools and Xavier University.
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McDonald’s Announces Changes to Some of Its Most Popular Menu Items
Reporting
— Apr 17, 2023
Few menus anywhere in the food world are as iconic and well known as McDonald’s. The fast-food titan’s Quarter Pounder with cheese (or “Royale with cheese” if you’re French) even got a featured line in the seminal…
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McDonald’s Credits Christians in Proud Success Story of Prominent Menu Item
Opinion
— Feb 26, 2024
Christ is truly in everything, even at the McDonald’s counter. While many may be able to immediately see the connection between the Golden Arches’ Filet-O-Fish and Catholics, just how fundamental they are to the fried…
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McDonald’s Unveils Menu and Initial Locations for New Spinoff Restaurant Concept
Reporting
— Dec 10, 2023
McDonald’s has announced a new spinoff restaurant themed on its alien franchise character from the 1980s and ’90s. Aiming to rival the likes of Starbucks and Dutch Bros, CosMc’s will open this month in Illinois with a…
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Chipotle Hikes Prices in Response To Rising Employee Wages
Reporting
— Jun 9, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has raised its menu prices by roughly 4 percent to cover the costs of its decision to raise employees’ wages. The restaurant chain announced in May that it would raise wages for its restaurant…
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McDonald’s Menu Prices Have Surged 100% Over the Past Decade, According to Study
Reporting
— Apr 4, 2024
Prices for meals at McDonald’s have outpaced the rate of inflation over the past decade, a new study has found. While prices have risen for everyday goods – including basic groceries – no other fast-food giant has…
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America First Is Good Policy For Our National Parks
Curtis Schube · 4 min · 5h
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