April 11, 2026 Cruise passengers debate BBQ versus chicken and waffles as new free lunch menu debuts Carnival Cruise Line tests a free lunch menu called Chicken, Waffles & Waves on select ships, sparking divided reactions from cruise passengers online.
April 10, 2026 DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms A new DoorDash report reveals families are spending more strategically as prices stabilize, with affordability varying significantly across U.S. cities.
April 6, 2026 Starbucks to prompt more tipping on card payments, fueling 'tip creep' backlash Starbucks is revamping its tipping system by expanding credit and debit card tip options for consumers — and rolling out a new bonus structure for baristas.
April 5, 2026 Celebrity chef reveals unexpected Easter dish guests doubt at first, then can't stop eating Jason Smith, a Food Network chef, shares his must-have Easter dishes, including sautéed spring peas and a Southern cornbread salad that he says steals the show.
April 4, 2026 Three people hospitalized after city bus crashes into popular DC restaurant: officials A bus crashed into popular D.C. restaurant Ambar in Shaw Saturday morning. Officials say three adults were hospitalized with minor injuries.
April 4, 2026 Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight loss People who ate repeat meals lost more weight during a 12-week program, a new study found. Experts say routine eating can reduce decision fatigue as long as it's nutritionally balanced.
April 3, 2026 Viral Easter candy trends pair giant 'smash eggs,' pricey treats with 'better-for-you' swaps Retro freeze-dried favorites, Dubai-style chocolate eggs and giant smash bunnies lead the viral Easter candy trends taking over TikTok and baskets in 2026.
April 3, 2026 Gen Z still drinks, just earlier as the 'daycap' trend begins upending nightlife Gen Z individuals are drinking more intentionally, favoring brunch and mocktails over bar crawls, as wellness and productivity reshape younger drinking culture.
April 2, 2026 KitKat launches stolen chocolate tracker after thieves plunder 12 tons: Check your candy KitKat says thieves stole 12 tons of chocolate bars that were leaving a factory in Italy. The brand has launched a stolen KitKat tracker for customers to check.
April 2, 2026 Restaurants warn tipped wage changes could raise prices, cut jobs, reshape dining experience Chicago's restaurant industry warns that Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a tip credit freeze could eliminate jobs and severely damage the city's dining sector.