As the government shutdown continues, many Americans are already feeling the impact in their day-to-day lives. Looking ahead to November, additional governmental programs may be also be affected. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is known for providing low-income families monetary assistance to help pay for groceries. As of Nov. 1, however, SNAP recipients may …
Food Trends
Pizza Hut Is Joining the ‘Group 7’ Trend With a Deal
Pizza Hut has hopped on the viral “group 7” TikTok trend and is inviting its customers to join the exclusive club. In case you aren’t familiar, group 7 has taken off on the social media platform, from Barbara Corcoran to the Kansas City Chiefs getting in on the inside joke. Now, Pizza Hut is bringing …
2025 Menu & How to Buy
Walmart is selling an affordable Thanksgiving meal for budget-conscious consumers who are looking for ways to save on their holiday feast this year. On Oct. 21, the retailer debuted its annual Thanksgiving meal online and called the food bundle its “best offer yet.” The news comes less than one week after Aldi announced that its …
Wawa Issues Recall for Milk and Lemonade Products
Wawa has issued a recall for a few beverages sold in its stores. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company is voluntarily recalling its strawberry lemonade, strawberry milk, lowfat milk and whole milk, which were sold at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Wawa issued the recall on Sept. …
3 Coca-Cola Sodas Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination
Coca-Cola has issued a voluntary recall of three of its popular sodas. In a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website on Oct. 20, the brand outlined the affected products and cited the reason behind the recall. Think you may have the recalled sodas at home? Here’s what you need to …
15 New Designs for Halloween 2025
McDonald’s brought back its spookiest merch — and there are two newbies to welcome into the frightening fold. The fast-food giant’s Happy Meal Boo Buckets returned to restaurants nationwide on Oct. 21. This year’s lineup includes a trio of returning themed buckets — Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin — in addition to two new “ghoulie friends”: …
Food Network Cancels ‘The Kitchen’ After 40 Seasons
Fans of “The Kitchen” will soon have to bid goodbye to the show as Food Network has announced its staple weekend series is coming to an end after 40 seasons. The cooking channel shared the news in a joint Instagram post Tuesday, Oct. 20, with co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey …
Starbucks CEO Teases ‘AI Barista’ That Assists in Making Coffee
As artificial intelligence continues to influence nearly every industry, Starbucks is actively taking steps to incorporate the controversial technology into its operations. The coffee chain’s CEO Brian Niccol discussed the matter during an appearance at Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event, according to Fortune. What does this mean for employees and customers? Here’s everything we know so …
Salma Hayek Pinault Shares How She Makes Her Guacamole
Salma Hayek Pinault is very particular about her guacamole. “How dare you!” Salma Hayek Pinault responds when asked if she makes or buys her go-to dip. “I make my own guacamole and I make different versions.” In fact, the Mexican American actor says, it’s the one snack she can’t live without. Here’s how she makes …
2025 Menu & How to Buy
As the price of groceries continues to rise, Aldi is coming to the rescue of cash-strapped consumers with reasonably priced essentials for a Thanksgiving feast. Similar to last year, the grocery chain is cutting the cost of the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to offer a more affordable option for customers. Ready to save …









