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☆ 10 fast-food menu items you didn't know were more than 50 years old
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many popular fast-food items were invented decades ago and remain unchanged. Other fast-food chains have similar menu items from when they first opened. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMany chains are experimenting with new menu items, like Taco Bell's lineup of Cheez-It items, as well as expanding upon old favorites — think Burger King's Fiery Bacon Whopper or Wendy's new saucy nuggets. While introducing new and exciting menu items is one way to grab a customer's attention, there's also something to be said for chains keeping their oldest, most popular menu items at the forefront of their businesses.

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☆ Akili McDowell, 'David Makes Man' and 'Billions' actor, charged with murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Akili McDowell, who is best known for his roles in "David Makes Man" and "Billions," was arrested in connection with a murder last month. McDowell, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with murder and theft, online jail records show. The sheriff's office said that several witnesses reported that the victim had been in a physical altercation with another man before the shooting, the AP reported. McDowell played David in the OWN television series "David Makes Man," about a teenage prodigy who had to juggle growing up in a tough South Florida neighborhood and attending a magnet school for academically gifted students. He also had a recurring role in Showtime's "Billions" as Savion Williams and appeared in the movie "The Waterboyz."

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☆ 12 fast-food menu items that disappeared during the pandemic and never made a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fast-food chains removed many popular menu items during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, restaurants streamlined menus to focus on popular items and ease employee workload. AdvertisementThe COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the fast-food industry, including the removal of multiple fan-favorite menu items. In 2020, fast-food restaurants opted for shortened menus that focused more on chains' most popular items to streamline working conditions for their employees. McDonald's and Taco Bell both overhauled their menus during the pandemic, while other chains chose to discontinue a few items due to changing tastes.

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What’s Uniting, and Dividing, Native Voters in ArizonaNative American voters were key to helping Democrats clinch Arizona in 2020. But in this election, many Native voters say they feel exhausted, disappointed and torn about how to vote. But overall it was frustration and anxiety that we heard as we talked with more than four dozen voters around Phoenix and on the Navajo Nation, the country’s largest reservation, about their concerns. Many voters felt like they had been left out of the state’s growing economy, with unemployment for Native Americans almost double the national average. Most of the voters we spoke to said no, but some were willing to give him another shot.

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☆ I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper, even though it was the priciest burger. AdvertisementAs a fast-food reporter, I've tried and tested many fast-food burgers over the years. USA Today reported in 2013 that McDonald's sold roughly 75 burgers every second, or 4,500 burgers every minute. Among those burgers, many of them are Big Macs — the chain's signature burger and arguably its most famous menu item.

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☆ Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at Burger King in the 1980s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

By the 1980s, Burger King had expanded across the US and had a well-established brand identity. A Burger King restaurant in October 1986. Gaby Schumann/picture alliance/Getty ImagesThe first iteration of Burger King was called Insta-Burger King and opened to the public in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1953. But the company says the first real Burger King opened a year later. As the above photo shows, an early version of the Burger King logo featured curved letters sandwiched between two yellow buns.

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☆ Vintage photos show how the 1924 Paris Olympics compare to this year's games, from the Olympic Village to the venues
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 1924 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, the second time the city ever played host. The Olympics will be held in Paris again this year, and the facilities have gotten quite an upgrade. Photos show how different the Olympics look this year compared to 100 years ago. AdvertisementThe last time Paris hosted the Olympics was 100 years ago, in 1924 — and the games looked drastically different. Ahead of this year's Summer Olympics, we looked at how Paris is paying homage to the 1924 Games and how the city has changed its approach since it last hosted 100 years ago.

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☆ Inside John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's relationship, from their courtship to his assassination
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Allie Lembo | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

1961: Jackie restored and renovated the White House, making a lasting mark on America's most famous residence. AP/William J SmithIt was said that while taking a tour of the White House as a child, Jackie wasn't impressed by the home. "From the outside, I remember the feeling of the place," she told Life Magazine, according to the Kennedy Library. According to the Kennedy Library, Kennedy had already spent the entire $50,000 budget allotted to the project just on furnishing the family's private quarters. "It was really the happiest time of my life," she once said of living in the White House, according to the Kennedy Library.

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☆ The incredible story of Richard Norris Williams, the American tennis player who survived the Titanic sinking and then won gold at the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Richard Norris Williams survived the sinking of the Titanic by swimming to a lifeboat. Williams became the highest-ranking tennis player in the US and won an Olympic gold medal in 1924. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRichard Norris Williams was an accomplished tennis player who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics, but he's most famous for his incredible survival of the Titanic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider the biggest difference she's witnessed between Gen Z and millennial weddings comes down to life experience. Courtesy of Hamptons Aristocrat"I would say most of my wedding couples are slightly older, and it might be a Hamptons thing," she said. AdvertisementAnd unlike some Gen Z couples, they might be able to afford exactly what they want. Gen Z couples opt for 'safer' options like plated chicken and fishA plated piece of salmon on a white plate. "They really, really know what they want," she said.

Persons: —, Lexi Ritsch, Gen Z, Ritsch, James Beard Organizations: Service, Hamptons, Business, Pew Research Center, Data USA, Michelin Locations: New York, Palm Beach , Florida, East Hampton

☆ 3 of the biggest wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer — and 2 that are on their way out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tomatoes are one of the biggest wedding food trends this year, especially for events during the late summer. Hamptons Aristocrat's tomato truck and display of dishes. "We have this new truck called the Tomato Truck," she said. "It's a red 1941 pickup truck, and we do a beautiful grazing station for the cocktail hour on it. "I think brides and grooms, and brides and brides, and grooms and grooms, are feeling like they can be a little more out of the box with their menus, and that's so fun to us," she continued.

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☆ Vintage photos show what summer on Martha's Vineyard looked like decades ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists have flocked to Martha's Vineyard for over 100 years for summer getaways. By the 1950s, Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard was a popular spot for Black families. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNothing screams summer in New England quite like a day trip to the shores of Martha's Vineyard — something tourists have been doing for well over 100 years. First inhabited by the Wampanoag people, Martha's Vineyard has been a playground for the ultrawealthy ever since whaling captains began building impressive homes there between 1830 and 1845, The New York Times reported.

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☆ We Mapped Heat in 3 U.S. Cities. Some Sidewalks Were Over 130 Degrees.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Raymond Zhong | Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Just consider this image, captured recently by satellite, of surface temperatures across Phoenix. On the city’s desert fringes, in territory governed by Native American nations, the land was even hotter, 150 degrees or more. Surface temperatures are just one of many factors that cities are thinking about as they try to protect residents from extreme heat, said Ladd Keith, an associate professor in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona. Sacramento July 11, 2024 LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURES 120˚F 130˚F 140˚F 150˚F Sacramento July 11, 2024 LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURES 120˚F 130˚F 140˚F 150˚F Sacramento July 11, 2024 LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURES 120˚F 130˚F 140˚F 150˚F Sacramento, Calif. July 11, 2024 LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURES 120˚F 130˚F 140˚F 150˚FCitrus Heights AIRPORT North Highlands AIRPORT Aden-Arcade Rancho Cordova Sacramento AIRPORT AIRPORT Florin 2 miles Citrus Heights AIRPORT North Highlands AIRPORT Rancho Cordova Sacramento AIRPORT AIRPORT 2 miles AIRPORT Citrus Heights North Highlands AIRPORT Rancho Cordova Sacramento AIRPORT AIRPORT 2 miles Florin AIRPORT Citrus Heights AIRPORT Rancho Cordova Sacramento AIRPORT AIRPORT 2 miles AIRPORT AIRPORT Sacramento AIRPORT AIRPORT 2 miles Sacramento 2 miles Sacramento 2 miles Sources: U.S.G.S. In Portland, Ore., tree-filled areas like Forest Park, on the city’s west side, provided oases of cool last week.

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☆ Must-visit road trip food stops in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Road trips are a perfect opportunity to travel to new places and check out the best local spots. We looked at popular road-trip restaurants conveniently located by main highways. From soul food in Alabama to Texas barbecue, these road trip food stops are worth a try. Road trips are often filled with long-haul drives and convenience-store snacks. Business Insider looked at highly rated restaurants in each state that mentioned road trips or were conveniently located near major highways.

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☆ One of New York City's last surviving Gilded Age mansions is for sale for $65 million — see inside the historic home
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An Upper East Side mansion built during the Gilded Age is for sale for $65 million. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne of Manhattan's last surviving Gilded Age mansions — spanning about 18,000 square feet with a marble foyer, three terraces, and 14 fireplaces — is on the market for $65 million. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I tried every kind of fries at In-N-Out, and I'll only order them animal-style in the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I went to In-N-Out for the first time and tried every kind of burger. I also tried every kind of fries, from the classic fries to the "not-so-secret menu" animal-style fries. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . On a trip to Austin, I tried every single kind of fries on In-N-Out's menu, from its standard salted fries to "well-done" and animal-style. So even though I didn't love most of the fries on its menu, I would travel across the country to have my favorite kind again.

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☆ 13 successful people who got their start working in fast food
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Áine Cain | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos got his start working the grill at McDonald's. Jeff Bezos worked at McDonald's as a teenager. In Cody Teets' book "Golden Opportunity: Remarkable Careers That Began at McDonald's," Bezos revealed he worked the grill and that the job taught him responsibility. Business Insider previously reported that Bezos worked at McDonald's over the summer when he was a teenager — and that Bezos' father had also been a McDonald's employee. He had a lot of teenagers working for him, and he kept us focused even while we had fun."

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Amy Harris, Bezos, Cody Teets, —, Teets Organizations: Forbes, Business Locations: McDonald's

☆ 9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, shared his tips for making the perfect burger. He said a great burger starts with the right kind of beef and a "really clean, really hot" grill. AdvertisementFourth of July weekend means cooking out, and the process of making the best burger for your guests starts in the grocery store. That's according to Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, who spoke with Business Insider about how to make a restaurant-quality burger at home, from the meat he buys to his best grilling hacks and go-to toppings. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 16 easy ways to make your potato salad even better using things you already have in your kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Potato salad is a popular Fourth of July cookout food, and there are simple ways to make it better. Adding things like avocado, pickles, and even blue cheese will take potato salad to the next level. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThere's nothing quite like a heaping spoonful of homemade potato salad on the Fourth of July. And, while there are many recipes you can follow to make a crowd-pleasing potato salad, there are also a number of unique ingredients you can add to any standard potato salad to take it over the top — no trip to the grocery store required.

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☆ Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s. Vintage photos of July 4 on Coney Island show crowded beaches and the annual hot-dog contest. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . From fireworks displays, parades, and live performances to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Coney Island has been hosting Independence Day celebrations since the early 20th century.

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☆ SpaceX Dragon Capsule debris as big as a car hood crash-landed in North Carolina. It's part of a major space trash problem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewNASA has confirmed that a hunk of space junk as big as a car hood found in North Carolina belonged to a SpaceX Dragon Capsule, according to an agency statement shared on X. AdvertisementDebris from the Dragon Capsule landed in the middle of a train at the Glamping Collective, a mountaintop resort in North Carolina. Photos by Brett Tingley, courtesy of the Glamping CollectiveA similar chunk of Dragon trunk was found in Franklin, North Carolina in June. It's when space debris free-falls toward Earth with no one controlling its course. Even though this space debris is relatively small compared to, say, car-sized satellites, it's not harmless.

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☆ I made 5 cookout foods in a slow cooker and they were all perfect for the 4th of July
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Read previewWhen planning a summer cookout, a Crock-Pot or slow cooker is a great tool to make prepping easier. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Ahead of the Fourth of July, I tried making five different dishes that I would typically make for a cookout, but this time I made them in my slow cooker. I loved the ease of using the slow cooker and also thought it would be an ideal way to transport hot dishes to a party.

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☆ I tried the same chicken sandwich at McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, and I'd stick with the cheaper one next time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

McDonald's previously released a chicken sandwich amid the "Chicken Sandwich Wars." The sandwich immediately drew comparisons with Chick-fil-A's iconic chicken sandwich. I tried McDonald's McCrispy chicken sandwich and thought it was very similar to Chick-fil-A's. AdvertisementThe chicken sandwich wars are still in full swing, but which chain has the best chicken sandwich at the best value? In 2021, McDonald's replaced its buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich with a new lineup of chicken sandwiches: the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, the Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

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☆ The 15 biggest fast-food chains in the US, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Technomic data analyzed by Nation's Restaurant News ranks the top 15 US fast-food restaurants. McDonald's topped the list as the biggest fast-food chain in the country. Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Taco Bell also ranked highly. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . From McDonald's to Taco Bell, quick-service and fast-casual chains fared far better last year compared to casual-dining chains like Chili's and Applebee's, Restaurant Business reported in June.

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☆ The 15 biggest chain restaurants in the US, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Technomic data analyzed by Nation's Restaurant News ranks the top 15 US chain restaurants. Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee's lead in casual-dining chain restaurants. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhile fast-food and fast-casual chains dominate the industry, many casual-dining and family-style chain restaurants are also thriving. This year, there have been challenges — Red Lobster's recent bankruptcy filing sent shockwaves through the industry — and opportunities for chain restaurants, which are now competing with fast-food chains for value-driven customers.

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