For Subway, A Ruling Not So Sweet. Irish Court Says Its Bread Isn't Bread
Yes, Ireland has a legal definition for bread. And the nation's Supreme Court said Subway's bread has too much sugar to satisfy it.
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What's Pale Orange And Nearly A Ton Of Halloween Fun?
Utah farmer Mohamed Sadiq's enormous pumpkin weighed in at 1,825 pounds — the second largest ever grown in the state. His entry took first prize at the 16th annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers' event.
Freedge Movement: Grassroots Efforts Fight Food Insecurity With Free Refrigerators
An ad hoc network of activists and anarchists from New York to L.A. are setting up the food refrigerators to help address neighborhoods in need, a problem that's grown more acute during the pandemic.
In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity
Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.
Pandemic Fizzle: Sizzler Steakhouse Chain Files For Bankruptcy Protection
The restaurant chain, which first opened 62 years ago, says it wants to keep all of its locations open. There are more than 100 Sizzler restaurants in the U.S.
Uncle Ben's Changing Name To Ben's Original After Criticism Of Racial Stereotyping
"We understand the inequities that were associated with the name and face of the Uncle Ben's brand and ... we have committed to change," the parent company said in a statement.
Nixon, Carson Sandwiches Are Still In Former Boy Scout's Freezer
VP Richard Nixon ate half a sandwich at a campaign stop in Illinois 60 years ago. Steve Jenne took the other half. In 1988, he brought it onto The Tonight Show with a fresh one for Johnny Carson.
Why It's So Hard To Buy A New Refrigerator These Days
Some shoppers looking to buy new fridges, freezers or washers have been finding themselves out of luck. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into both supply and demand.
Shop For A Pair Of Shoes To Go With That Bread. Grocery Chain, DSW Team Up
The Midwestern chain Hy-Vee says DSW shoe outlets are opening in six of its supermarkets in Minnesota. Grocery shoppers will be able to try on shoes, then order online.
Daughter's Tweet Helps Boost Sales For Her Dad's Taco Truck In Texas
Pandemic business was so bad that Elias Aviles had only sold $6 of food that day. But the next morning when he got to his truck, there was already a line. People had seen Giselle Aviles' tweet.