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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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☆ 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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This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementWhile this data was limited to fast-food chains, the trend extends to casual-dining burger chains like Chili's and Applebee's. We've already tried the Big Smasher, but we wanted to see how the other burgers on Chili's menu fared in terms of taste and value. Business Insider coordinated with Chili's Grill & Bar to organize this taste test at our local restaurant, but BI paid for the meal, and the chain had no influence on our ranking. AdvertisementHere's every Chili's burger, ranked from worst to best.

Persons: —, Chili's, Kevin Hochman, Big, We've Organizations: Service, Triple, Business, Brinker International, Big Mac, Restaurant Business, Chili's

☆ 60 British phrases that will confuse anybody who didn't grow up in the UK
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words. You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." 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 . AdvertisementBrits have an interesting vernacular that includes words and phrases that might confuse many Americans.

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☆ 12 ultra-wealthy people who aren't leaving their fortunes to their children
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, won't leave the $24 billion she inherited to her children. Elton John and other celebrities have announced their plans to leave their fortunes to charity. Laurene Powell Jobs told The New York Times in 2020 that she doesn't want to pass the $24 billion fortune she inherited from her late husband, Steve Jobs, to their children. "I'm not interested in legacy wealth buildings, and my children know that," she told the Times. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Steve Jobs, Laurene Powell Jobs, Bill Gates, Elton John, —, I'm Organizations: Service, New York Times, Times, Business

☆ I tried and ranked 5 Burger King cheeseburgers from worst to best, and the winner was the most classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried five different cheeseburgers from Burger King, including the Whopper and the Bacon King. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI've tried many different fast-food burgers over the years, and Burger King's cheeseburgers consistently rank among my favorites. According to an original menu reported by Delish, Burger King has sold cheeseburgers since its inception in the 1950s, but exactly how the chain makes them has changed considerably. The chain started with simple broiled cheeseburgers, but now the Burger King menu includes cheeseburger melts, seven variations on its classic Whopper, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, and more.

Persons: Bacon, —, I've, Burger King's, Burger Organizations: Triple, Service, Delish, Business Locations: Burger

☆ Don't skip that happy hour: Why losing work friendships is bad for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Madison Hoff | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With the rise of remote and hybrid work following the pandemic, work relationships have forever changed. AdvertisementHow workplace connections have changedWith remote work, developing a work-spouse relationship is much more difficult due to limited in-person interactions. Still, Pillemer said, relationships aren't all lost with remote work. AdvertisementWigert noted that work best friends, work spouses, and similarly strong work connections can lead to being "more engaged, productive, and committed to their organization." What is your experience with work friendships, work spouses, and loneliness at work?

Persons: Erin Mantz, Mantz, Zeno, skews, they'll, Ben Wigert, Wigert, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, Julianna Pillemer, Pillemer, Joseph Fuller, Fuller, X, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, New York University, Harvard's Business School, Work Initiative

☆ I ordered Chili's Triple Dipper, which is going viral on TikTok. It was the best $17 I've ever spent at a chain restaurant.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

People ordering Chili's appetizer combo for their main meal are getting millions of views on TikTok. The Triple Dipper comes with a choice of three appetizers and three sauces, usually for under $20. AdvertisementThe Triple Dipper is the latest menu item winning Chili's customers over as chains battle over who offers the best value. TikTok videos of people eating and reviewing their Triple Dipper orders have accumulated over 30 million views on the app, and the item has received high praise. "If you're going to Chili's and you are not getting the Triple Dipper, especially the mozzarella sticks with the Triple Dipper, you are doing it so wrong," said the creator of one TikTok video that has been viewed over 5 million times.

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☆ I ordered chicken tenders from 8 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried chicken tenders from Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Raising Cane's, KFC, Bojangles, Zaxby's, and Cook Out. Popeyes' and KFC's chicken tenders were similar in their crispy texture and flavor. Raising Cane's impressed me with its crispy-yet-juicy tenders and delicious signature sauce. AdvertisementI compared chicken tenders from eight different fast-food chains from across the country, and a lesser-known — but quickly expanding — chain took the top spot. Chicken is a hugely popular item at many fast-food chains, and some chains have built their entire business off this one menu item.

Persons: Cook, Cane's, —, Todd Graves, Graves Organizations: KFC, Service, Forbes, Business Locations: Louisiana

☆ Meet Kyra Kennedy, the youngest daughter of RFK Jr. and a member of the next generation of American royalty
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kyra Kennedy is the youngest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Mary Richardson Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kyra Kennedy in 2009. She is the second child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his second wife, Mary Richardson. Kennedy married Richardson that same year, and they were married until Richardson's death by suicide on May 16, 2012. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has two children with Black: Robert "Bobby" Kennedy III, 39, and Kathleen Alexandra "Kick" Kennedy, 36, according to People. Kennedy had four children with Richardson: Conor Richardson Kennedy, 29; Kyra LeMoyne Kennedy, 28; William "Finn" Kennedy, 27; and Aidan Caohman Vieques Kennedy, 23.

Persons: Kyra Kennedy, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Mary Richardson Kennedy, Charles Eshelman, Mary Richardson, Kennedy, Richardson, Emily Ruth Black, Robert, Bobby, Kennedy III, Kathleen Alexandra, Conor Richardson Kennedy, Kyra LeMoyne Kennedy, William, Finn, Aidan Caohman Vieques Kennedy, Cheryl Hines Organizations: Guardian

☆ Meet Chili's culinary director who creates new dishes for a living and has the best 'secret menu' hack
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

His biggest advice for those wanting to become culinary directors is to work hard and care about the customer. Jeffrey MacMillan/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesWhile Paquette's culinary background helped him get to where he is, he says a strong work ethic is still the most important trait. "I've watched a number of people come through, many that did have a background in formal culinary education, and then many that just had worked their way through the ranks," he said. "My response to that is, 'Work hard. This is what I want to do with my career and how I want to grow.'

Persons: Jeffrey MacMillan, I've Organizations: The Washington Post

☆ Meet the newest generation of the Kennedy family, America's most famous political dynasty
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Joe Kennedy III is one of the most prominent modern Kennedys in politics. Joe Kennedy III. Greg Nash-Pool/Getty ImagesJoe Kennedy III, 43, is the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy. Still, he'd go on to serve as a United States representative for Massachusetts from 2013 to 2021 and has held the position of United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland since 2022. The pair met in a Harvard Law School class taught by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and they now live in Newton, Massachusetts, with their two young children, CBS reported.

Persons: Joe Kennedy III, Greg Nash, Robert F, Kennedy, Ed Markey, he'd, Donald Trump's, He's, Marjory Stoneman, We're, Lauren Birchfield, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Matthew Rauch Kennedy Organizations: Stanford University, Harvard Law School, United, Massachusetts, United States, Northern Ireland, Democratic, House Energy, Commerce, Green, NBC Boston, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Harvard, Harvard Law, CBS, CNN Locations: Massachusetts, United States, Northern, Massachusetts's, Parkland , Florida, Newton , Massachusetts

☆ I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's BLT sandwiches, and I preferred the recipe with store-bought mayo
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I usually fry my bacon, but the recipe said to bake it, and I really liked this method. The bacon slices on a wired sheet pan. I placed five strips of bacon on a baking wire rack on a sheet pan and put it in the heated oven. After 20 minutes in the oven, the bacon turned out perfectly crispy. Cooking the bacon on the wire rack was easier than frying it, in my opinion.

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☆ I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and McDonald's, and I preferred the juicier, cheese-coated burger
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the same order from In-N-Out and McDonald's to see which was the better meal and value. I preferred the thicker burger from In-N-Out over McDonald's smaller, but still tasty, burger. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . While In-N-Out is slowly expanding, it's still largely a West Coast chain, with around 400 locations in eight states and territories. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What we can expect from the fifth and final season of 'The Boys'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is the perfect time to announce: Season 5 will be the Final Season! Season 4 is designed to be a darker, more introspective season ahead of the all-out action of season 5Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler and Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in season four of "The Boys." Season 5 of 'The Boys' will definitively wrap up the show's storyKarl Urban as Butcher and Antony Starr as Homelander in the season three finale of "The Boys." But the upcoming fifth season of "The Boys" will be the end of the road for the show. Jasper Savage/Prime Video"It's not totally locked in yet, but we are going to start shooting around mid-November," Kripke told Variety.

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☆ First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Ann Carrns | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Federal income tax refunds usually appear in bank accounts less than three weeks after the government accepts a return — unless you’re the victim of tax return identity theft. In that case, it often takes about two years. “That period of time is just ridiculous,” Erin M. Collins, who leads the service, said in an interview. For reasons not yet clear, Ms. Collins noted, many of those affected are lower-income tax filers, who often depend on tax refunds to cover basic living costs. Those filers often qualify for tax breaks for working families, like the earned-income tax credit, that can result in significant refunds.

Persons: Erin M, Collins Organizations: Taxpayer Advocate Service, Internal Revenue Service

☆ The hottest temperature recorded in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Global temperatures continue to increase, with 2023 recording the warmest numbers on record. The hottest temperature recorded in US history was 134 degrees Fahrenheit in California in 1913. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyAdvertisementThe hottest temperatures recorded in the US were in the summer of 2023, but many of the highest recorded temperatures in each state happened decades ago. According to the official climate government website, Earth's temperature has risen by an average of 0.11 degrees Fahrenheit per decade, and 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about streaming Season 4 of the series, including where to watch The Boys, the trailer, and when new episodes drop. Prime Video just announced that Season 5 will be the show's last installment, making Season 4 its penultimate outing. Brendan Griffiths / Business InsiderWhere to watch The Boys Season 4 in the USThe Boys streams on Prime Video in the US. Amazon Prime Video Monthly Subscription Amazon Prime Video is a capable, competitive streaming service that's more than just a Prime membership perk. Check price at Amazon Prime VideoWhere to watch The Boys Season 4 in the UK & other countriesThe Boys Season 4 will be available to stream on Prime Video in the UK and other countries.

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☆ I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King and the least expensive was my favorite
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. I thought Burger King's cheeseburger was the most flavorful and best value. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe price of the fast-food burger has risen over the years. Average fast-food menu prices have risen between 39% and 100% since 2014, and McDonald's prices have doubled in those 10 years, according to a May report by FinanceBuzz.

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☆ Burger King turns 70 this year. Photos show how the chain has evolved.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But in 2019, Burger King introduced plant-based burgers to its menu, becoming the first major national fast-food chain to do so. Burger King Impossible Whopper. According to CNN, Burger King reported a 10% increase in sales following the launch of the Impossible Burger in 2019. However, while the burger is plant-based, Burger King came under fire after a customer sued the company for serving a burger that was not actually 100% vegan. Burger King said it never advertised the burgers as vegan or promised to cook them in a particular way.

Persons: Burger, Whopper, Drew Angerer, Burger King Organizations: CNN Locations: Burger King

☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have contributed to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . However, Endless shrimp isn't the only factor that led to the fall of Red Lobster.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier, Emily Stewart Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have led to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . Once a daily promotion, Endless Shrimp is now only available on Mondays, which is when I found myself at the revolving doors of Red Lobster's Times Square location on a hot summer night.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ 6 LGBTQ+ royals you probably didn't know about
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Princess Isabella of Parma exchanged hundreds of letters with her sister-in-law that implied the pair's relationship was more than friendly. A portrait of Princess Isabella of Parma. The pair exchanged letters "constantly" back and forth over the years, according to Making Queer History, and many of them are believed to be queer-coded or romantically affectionate in nature. "I cannot tolerate this uncertainty, I can think of nothing but that I am madly in love," Princess Isabella reportedly wrote in one letter. After two miscarriages, Princess Isabella was pregnant for a fourth time when she died from smallpox at the age of 21 in 1763.

Persons: Princess Isabella of Parma, Isabella of Parma, Archduke Joseph of Austria, Archduchess Maria Christina, Princess Isabella, Maria's, Prince Albert

☆ I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time. The cozy experience made me want to give up city life forever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time during a trip to North Carolina. The house was located in rural Efland, North Carolina, and was a perfect retreat from city life. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI traveled from New York to North Carolina to try out the local food scene and explore some real estate. During the trip, I decided to stay in a tiny house for the first time to see if it was something I'd do again.

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