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March 1, 2021

Reese's announces all peanut butter, chocolate-free peanut butter cup

Go away, chocolate.

March 1, 2021

US agents seize 277 pounds of banned bologna at Mexico border

Pork products from foreign countries are prohibited from entering the U.S. due to possible foreign animal diseases.

March 1, 2021

Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies

Ben Bonnema, a former employee of Trader Joe’s Upper West Side location in Manhattan, claimed on Twitter last week he was fired for asking for safer workplace conditions. Bonnema alleges he wrote a letter to the company's CEO, requesting heightened safety measures such as improved filtration, limiting store capacity based on CO2 levels, not allowing anyone inside the store without a mask, and adopting a "3 strikes policy" to keep "uncooperative people from our stores."

February 28, 2021

New York bars, restaurants suing state over coronavirus curfew get temporary OK to stay open later: report

Ninety bars and restaurants suing New York state over a coronavirus-related 11 p.m. closing curfew were allowed to stay open until their normal 4 a.m. closing time this weekend after a ruling Saturday night by a state Supreme Court justice.

February 26, 2021

Queen Elizabeth bought grandson Archie a waffle maker for Christmas, Prince Harry says

During a segment on Thursday night’s “Late Late Show With James Corden,” Prince Harry — the Duke of Sussex himself — revealed to Corden that Queen Elizabeth gave his son Archie a waffle maker for Christmas after wife Meghan Markle gave her the idea.

February 26, 2021

Annie’s removing a chemical in mac and cheese linked to fertility issues

Annie’s Homegrown, largely known for its macaroni and cheese, is taking steps to remove a potentially harmful class of chemicals, called ortho-phthalates from its products and packaging materials. 

February 26, 2021

Iconic New York steakhouse Peter Luger fills empty dining room with celebrity wax figures

With indoor dining at 35% capacity in New York, Peter Luger's has a clever way to fill empty seats, with famous wax figures like Jon Hamm and Audrey Hepburn.

February 25, 2021

Massachusetts' Smith College racism accusations back in spotlight after report details 2018 investigation

An investigation into allegations of racism following an incident at Massachusetts' Smith College has been thrust back into the public spotlight this week amidst the liberal arts school's public disagreement with former administrative assistant Jodi Shaw.

February 25, 2021

Burger King bests McDonald's when it comes to new product packaging, poll finds

McDonald’s and Burger King both recently revamped their product packaging, and the votes are in.

February 24, 2021

Dunkin' adding avocado toast, grilled cheeses to spring menu

Dunkin’ announced the new menu items Wednesday, teasing the toasty bites as a quick way to fuel up for brunch or lunch on the go. Both items are available now, with the launch of the chain’s full spring menu.