New York City said delivery workers have earned an estimated $104 million more in tips since January after officials enforced new checkout tipping rules on delivery apps. The numbers are giving worker advocates, diners, and app companies sharply different readings of what changed and who is paying. Continue Reading
Federal health agencies say most Americans consume too much added sugar, often through drinks, snacks, desserts, and packaged foods. The evidence cited by the CDC and FDA links that pattern to higher risks of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and diets that crowd out more nutrient-dense foods. Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel’s next chief executive is set to take over on August 10 as the chain continues its turnaround. While no menu changes have been announced, several discontinued dishes still stand out as obvious tests of how closely the company is listening to longtime customers. Continue Reading
Federal SNAP rule changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act left Monroe County scrambling after 3,900 cases were closed at the end of May. Local officials and food relief providers say the biggest pressure points are expanded work rules, lost exemptions, and paperwork barriers for vulnerable residents. Continue Reading
Midwest Poultry Services has recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs tied to a Salmonella Enteritidis risk, with products sold in six states including Texas and Louisiana. The recall covers multiple brands and carton sizes with specific plant codes and date ranges now listed by the FDA. Continue Reading
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a Class I recall for more than 12,000 pounds of smoked bacon imported from Canada without required reinspection. The affected products were distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and consumers are being told not to eat them. Continue Reading
More than a year after Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi travel center in Harrison County, the company still has not announced a second site in the state. Its published opening pipeline runs through 2031, and Mississippi is not on that list. Continue Reading
A Hutchinson, Kansas, woman says she became severely ill after eating a Taco Supreme from Taco Bell and is preparing to sue as federal investigators continue tracing a multistate cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce. The case adds a Kansas plaintiff to growing litigation tied to the 2026 outbreak. Continue Reading
The overlooked hazard in many processed foods may not be the salt, sugar, or preservatives alone, but the packaging chemicals that can migrate into what you eat. Scientists and regulators are paying closer attention to how plasticizers, can linings, and grease-resistant coatings contribute to everyday exposure. Continue Reading
Avocado has become the poster child for healthy eating, but its reputation deserves a closer look. The science suggests it is genuinely nutritious, though not magical, and its benefits depend on how much you eat and what it replaces. Continue Reading