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Food & Drink

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

Chick‑fil‑A dethroned as America’s fast-food favorite

  • DAMON C. WILLIAMS USA Today Network

For the first time in more than a decade, a different name sits at the top of the fast‑food satisfaction rankings.

4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home

  • Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune

Thanks to the internet and a new generation of culinary detectives, it’s easier than ever to track down replicas of restaurant favorites and try them at home.

Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

Here's how movie popcorn buckets became the hottest new collectible

  • Greta Cross USA Today

Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub.

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

  • Jim Beckerman Bergen (N.J.) Record

You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

  • Gabe Hauari and Mike Snider USA Today

Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

  • TheKitchn.com

From red, white and blue side dishes to hot dogs and dessert, here are some recipes that are perfect for your July Fourth celebrations.

Why some new bags of M&Ms may be missing blue and brown

Why some new bags of M&Ms may be missing blue and brown

  • Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today

Mars will introduce four products — M&Ms, Skittles, Starburst and Extra gum — made without synthetic dyes regulated by the FDA.

Spider‑Man popcorn buckets head to theaters — and one design stands out

Spider‑Man popcorn buckets head to theaters — and one design stands out

    Spider‑Man popcorn buckets are coming to AMC, Regal and Cinemark, but one design is drawing attention. Here’s what’s different and when to buy.

    Mars' Blue Dye Woes

    Mars' Blue Dye Woes

      Mars will launch naturally colored M&M’s on Amazon as it begins removing artificial dyes under MAHA pressure.

      Red, White, And Blue Potato Salad For The 4th Of July Recipe

      Red, White, And Blue Potato Salad For The 4th Of July Recipe

        Potato salad is an essential at just about any potluck or backyard BBQ, but for the 4th of July, this red, white, and blue potato salad recipe is perfectly on theme thanks to a trio of red, Yukon Gold, and purple potatoes.

        Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

        Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

          Much like fireworks and hot dog-eating contests are synonymous with the Fourth of July, barbecue is synonymous with summer. Here are some recipes to try.

          Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

          Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

            The sticker shock starts in the coffee aisle. A bag of beans that cost $16 a few years ago now pushes past $20. A basic latte is now a splurge.

            What Americans Are Buying for Fourth of July Barbecues

            What Americans Are Buying for Fourth of July Barbecues

              We all know Fourth of July cookouts are a summer staple, but what are Americans stocking up on? Grocery delivery service Instacart has ranked the most-purchased items in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. 1. Yellow Corn The demand for yellow corn is up 380% compared to the yearly average. 2.…

              Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe

              Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe

                Unleash the magic of culinary fusion with our mouth-watering Applesauce Barbecue Chicken Recipe, perfect for a memorable family dinner!

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                Movies & Television

                Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78 after cancer-free reveal

                Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78 after cancer-free reveal

                What is my dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for writing position

                What is my dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for writing position

                ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

                ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

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                What's in a name? Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts' Apple Ugly pastry has new name, same taste

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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