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  1. horrible things
    Waffle House Shooting Suspect Found By PoliceTravis Reinking was apprehended by Nashville police on Monday afternoon.
  2. shortages
    A Lobster Shortage Is Causing Prices to SkyrocketBad weather and high demand have caused prices to double.
  3. Chefs and Critics Are Fed Up With Gordon Ramsay’s Cartoonish Bully ActIt’s time for the man who built his career on abuse to find a new shtick.
  4. the chain gang
    Internet Wants to Believe McDonald’s Is Converting Play Areas Into Pot LoungesA tremendous sounding — and sadly fake — story has gone viral.
  5. lawsuits
    Sony Sues Brewery Over Breaking Bad Beer — Even Though They Seem to Love ItThe show’s production company supposedly praised it in 2015.
  6. What You Need to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Iron Chef Jose GarcesHe’s being sued for over $5 million, and his restaurants have started closing.
  7. the chain gang
    Men Arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks Say They Feared for Their Lives“Anytime I’m encountered by cops, I can honestly say it’s a thought that runs through my mind.”
  8. sexual harassment
    A Disgraced Chef Is Actually Selling His RestaurantAn employee and her husband will take over Oakland’s Boot & Shoe Service.
  9. sold out
    Ssäm Sauce Is the New KetchupDavid Chang’s signature condiment is now being sold by Heinz on Amazon.
  10. grocery wars
    Amazon Will Discontinue Whole Foods’ Loyalty Program in Two WeeksStarting May 2, the grocer will begin shifting rewards and coupons over to Amazon Prime.
  11. the chain gang
    Here’s the Starbucks 911 Call That Got Those Two Black Customers ArrestedThe dispatcher tells officers there’s “a group of males inside causing a disturbance.”
  12. the chain gang
    Starbucks Will Close All Its Stores in May for Racial-Bias TrainingTo “ensure everyone inside a Starbucks store feels safe and welcome.”
  13. the chain gang
    Starbucks Will Close All of Its Stores for Racial-Bias TrainingOn May 29, all 8,000 U.S. locations will be coached to “prevent discrimination.”
  14. Brace Yourself for Thin Mint–Flavored ChickpeasThey’ll be on sale at Whole Foods this summer.
  15. technology
    Google Maps Now Gives Directions Based on Fast-Food Locations“Turn left after Burger King.”
  16. the chain gang
    New Video Shows Another Starbucks Denying Bathroom Access to a Black ManThe video has now been viewed 1.5 million times.
  17. the chain gang
    America’s Once-Majestic Novelty-Burger Industry Is on Life SupportWhen you’re putting tarantulas on burgers, it’s time to look elsewhere for inspiration.
  18. news you can booze
    Scientists Say They’re Months From Developing the First-Ever Space BeerAn Australian company has devised a bottle you can crack open in zero gravity.
  19. the chain gang
    Here’s What People Are Saying About White Castle’s Impossible SlidersThe bleeding veggie burgers look a little weird, but are “surprisingly satisfying.”
  20. the chain gang
    How Starbucks Is Trying to Fix Its Philly Arrest DisasterIt’s promising to retrain employees, meet with community leaders, and hold a companywide meeting.
  21. news you can’t booze
    Terrifying New Study Breaks Down Exactly How Drinking Can Shorten Your LifeThat extra glass of wine could shave 15 minutes off your life.
  22. Hellmann’s and Heinz Are Locked in a Brutal Condiment WarIt’s not even grilling season, but the country’s ketchup and mayo titans are already throwing shade.
  23. man on a mission
    This Maniac Is Trying to Eat at All 100 ‘World’s Best’ Restaurants in One YearPaul Grinberg has traveled to 30 countries on five continents for this quest.
  24. super fans
    Twitter Genius Proposes ‘Fab Ten’ Dinner With Every Queer Eye Cast Member EverTed Allen, Jai Rodriguez, Karamo Brown, and Carson Kressley say they’re in.
  25. lawsuits
    John Besh and Alon Shaya Have Settled Their Long-Running Legal DisputeBesh’s hospitality group will keep Shaya the restaurant, and “Shaya” the name.
  26. shortages
    People Have Begun Panic-Buying Necco WafersDiehards are coming out of the woodwork to stockpile them, now that they’re in danger.
  27. boycotts
    Kroger Facing Backlash After Closing Stores in Minority Communities“It’s boycott time.”
  28. the chain gang
    White Castle Rolls Out Impossible Burger Vegan SlidersThe fast-food chain will serve Impossible Foods’ high-tech plant burger.
  29. lawsuits
    By Chloe Chef Says Co-Founder Sent Her ‘Threatening Messages’Chloe Coscarelli’s latest lawsuit says ESquared’s CEO waged a “threatening campaign” to steal her brand.
  30. fear the reaper
    World’s Hottest Pepper Sends Man to ER With ‘Thunderclap Headaches’The infamous Carolina Reaper strikes again.
  31. food politics
    How Trump’s Ag Secretary Helped Big Food During His First YearA new report from a major science-advocacy group lists the many ways he’s “sidelining science and favoring industry over farmers and the public.”
  32. the feeding tube
    Gordon Ramsay Fails Are Proof That Sometimes the Internet Is GoodGrab the popcorn and watch his disastrous pad Thai, his horrible rendang technique, and his subpar onion-chopping.
  33. meat alternatives
    The Impossible Burger Officially Cannot Be StoppedThe “bleeding” meat alternative now has $400 million in funding and a dedicated lobbyist in Washington.
  34. coffee talk
    We Can’t Stop Using This New Coffee Discovery ToolTrade is a new website that’s basically the Zappos of craft coffee.
  35. the chain gang
    Dunkin’ Donuts Debuts ‘Donut Fries’ for Those Times You’ve Completely Given UpThey are exactly what they sound like.
  36. sexual abuse
    A National ‘Tip Out Day’ Will Raise Money to Fight Sexual AssaultThe event now has 34 participants on three continents.
  37. Stubborn Restaurant Chain Refuses to Sell Vegan Burger Without DairyLuna Grill’s Beyond Burger comes with Feta, and vegans just gotta deal.
  38. meal kit woes
    Blue Apron’s Shares Now Worth About As Much As Bodega CoffeeShares of the troubled meal-kit company are running about $1.80 each.
  39. data breaches
    Panera’s Website Reportedly Exposed Customer Data for 8 MonthsExperts guess in excess of 37 million records, but Panera says “fewer than 10,000.”
  40. mmm…
    Simpsons Doughnuts Are Finally RealGet ready for Krispy Kreme’s “D’ohnuts.”
  41. Bill and Hillary Clinton Had Dinner at Upland, Yet AgainThe Clintons just can’t get enough of Justin Smillie’s West Coast Italian cooking.
  42. trade wars
    American Farmers Are Horrified by Trump’s Tariffs“No winners emerge from a trade war and that’s particularly true when it involves food and nutrition.”
  43. the chain gang
    Workers Say McDonald’s Is Breaking Its Minimum-Wage PledgeCritics say that the chain’s vow to pay $1 above minimum wage was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
  44. grocery wars
    Whole Foods Teases Plan to Give Amazon Prime Members a 10 Percent DiscountSigns in Austin advertised “special deals just for” Prime account holders.
  45. sexual harassment
    This Restaurant Says It’s Devised a Foolproof Way to Combat Customer HarassmentUnder Homeroom’s color-coded alert system in San Francisco, it’s “ceased to be a problem.”
  46. lawsuits
    Coffee Will Carry a Cancer Warning in CaliforniaA judge just ruled that Starbucks and other companies could not sufficiently prove that no risk exists.
  47. boycotts
    Rachael Ray’s Brand Is Pulling Its Sponsorship of Laura Ingraham’s ShowThe chef’s pet brand is the first to yank ads from the Fox News host’s show.
  48. video feed
    An ASMR Video Featuring Cute Kids Is Peak YouTubeWe’re not saying it’s good or bad, only that it makes a lot of sense.
  49. the chain gang
    Taco Bell Unveils a Surprisingly Great Tuition-Assistance Program for WorkersThe chain offers $5,250 in annual aid to its 210,000 employees.
  50. awards
    José Andrés Will Get an Honorary Doctorate for His Public ServiceHe’s giving the 2018 commencement address at Tufts’ Friedman School.
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