McDonald's testing strawless lids in some U.S. markets

1 hour ago | WGN TV

CHICAGO - McDonald's has begun testing a new strawless lid in select U.S. markets. The lids are for cold beverages only. The company said the lids "help optimize our packaging...
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James Dolan Says He Might Ban Liquor at a Rangers Game in Madison Square Garden

21 hours ago | NY Times

James Dolan barred adversaries using facial recognition technology, and politicians bridled. Now, he is threatening to ban beer at a Rangers game.
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No whisky in bottles? Fireball sued for $5M, accused of misleading customers

1 day ago | WGN TV

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - An Illinois woman is suing Fireball's parent company after discovering that some of the miniature bottles don't actually contain whisky. The lawsuit , filed...
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Woman sues Fireball maker Sazerac for selling whiskey ‘flavored' alcohol

2 days ago | New York Post

Plaintiff Anna Marquez filed a suit after discovering the drink is actually a malt beverage flavored like whiskey and not the real deal.
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Trader Joe's releases annual list of shopper favorites, new items take top spots

2 days ago | WGN TV

For Trader Joe's customers, the Mandarin Orange Chicken has long been a hot item, ranking as a fan-favorite in the retailer's Customer Choice Awards time and time again. The...
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Culver's makes big change to menu, nixes longtime offerings: 'You just lost a customer'

3 days ago | WGN TV

A popular Midwest fast-casual chain is ditching Pepsi products in favor of Coke beverages at all locations - and the switch is dividing loyal customers. Culver's, a...
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Culver's just switched from Pepsi to Coke. See which major US restaurants serve which soda brands

4 days ago | Business Insider

Culver's announced it was ditching Pepsi for Coca-Cola products. Frank Olito/ Insider In January 2023, Culver's ditched Pepsi and began promoting Coca-Cola products on its...
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Pushing Alcohol While Health Experts Say Risk-Free Drinking Is a Myth

4 days ago | NY Times

New alcohol guidelines say that not drinking is the only way to cut risk, but government-owned stores aggressively promote liquor, beer and wine.
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Report shows hot casino growth for Nevada

7 days ago | Review Journal

The Nevada Gaming Control Board's Gaming Abstract report explains growth not only in casino play, but hotel, food and beverage sales for the 2022 fiscal year.
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It's Dry January. Pour One Out for the Bar Owners

8 days ago | NY Times

Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.
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Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried's mom not cooperating with probe: FTX...

Sam Bankman Fried's mother and his former on-again, off-again girlfriend Caroline Ellison are refusing to cooperate with the investigation into the collapse of failed... Read more ...

Ronna McDaniel wins her race for RNC chair

DANA POINT, Calif. - Ronna McDaniel will serve a rare fourth term as chair of the Republican National Committee, emerging victorious in a contentious bid for reelection... Read more ...

Campaign finance regulator asks Santos to clarify who's in charge of his...

The Federal Election Commission lobbed questions at Rep. George Santos over his latest campaign finance filings on Friday, saying five committees affiliated with the embattled... Read more ...

Frontier Miles found to be most valuable airline reward program

Airline reward programs offer a simple proposition: If you fly with our airline a bunch, you'll get paid back in the form of miles or points that can be used for future travel... Read more ...

Kansas City police investigate deadly shooting on E. 24th Street

It's Kansas City's second homicide on Friday. Read more ...

Death penalty phase of NYC terror trial could pull back curtain on supermax...

The death penalty phase of Sayfullo Saipov's trial will likely delve into procedures at the most secure wing of the nation's “supermax” prison. Read more ...

Palestinian gunman kills 7, injures 10 near Jerusalem synagogue

Seven people were killed and 10 were injured in a synagogue shooting attack on the outskirts of Jerusalem on Friday, Israel's foreign ministry said. Read more ...

Hubby of slain Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan's ex allegedly shot neighbor's cat

The new husband of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan's ex-wife shot his neighbor's cat dead - and threatened to whack other local felines, neighbors told The Post. Read more ...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘You People' on Netflix, in Which Jonah Hill and Eddie...

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McDonald's testing strawless lids in some U.S. markets