The U.S. Open is officially underway and already off to a wild start after Sunday night’s match between Benjamin Bonzi and Daniil Medvedev was delayed as Medvedev argued with the chair umpire – but some of the fiercest battles won’t happen on the court. This year, a wave of new …
Read More »'Weird' lunchtime habit of 'quirky' co-worker gets called out in viral Reddit post
An office employee’s unusual lunchtime habit of narrating her food consumption out loud as she eats it has become the center of a workplace debate. The woman routinely comments on her meals, uttering things like, “Mmm, spicy little pickle today,” or “OK, let’s give this baby carrot a crunch,” according …
Read More »Champion pitmaster reveals 5 winning college football tailgating tips
College football is back and so are the tailgates and celebrations for favorite teams. But what constitutes the perfect tailgating food, and what are some factors that should be considered before game day? “Your football team has put in the work over the last year, so it’s only fair to …
Read More »Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds
A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …
Read More »Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges
Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …
Read More »Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'
A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …
Read More »Lawmakers ban 'veggie-burger' term, limit meat descriptions in EU
If beef is what’s for dinner, European Parliament lawmakers want to make sure there is no confusion about what people are eating. On Wednesday, the lawmakers voted 355 to 247 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to restrict the use of words like steak, escalope, sausage or …
Read More »Ancient spicy food may boost heart health, but doctor warns of salty downside
A crunchy, tangy side dish from Korea might be the key to lowering blood pressure and improving health – but there’s a catch. Kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish with a history that goes back centuries, is enjoyed alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner in Korea. Its flavor comes from lacto-fermentation and …
Read More »Steak 'n Shake's giant flag initiative meets growing appetite for patriotic displays
Steak ‘n Shake recently began rolling out colossal American flags at its locations as numerous businesses embrace patriotic themes. The chain announced last week that it would install the Stars and Stripes at locations across the U.S. The flags will be as large as possible while still complying with local …
Read More »Scientists reveal four new discoveries about how beer and wine actually affect your body
Beer and wine have been part of human life for thousands of years, but scientists are still discovering how these drinks affect our bodies, taste buds and even gut bacteria. A new group of studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveal four fascinating new findings. DRINKING …
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