Retail Sales Fall As Inflation Pushes Americans To Spend More On Food, Less on Cars and Appliances
After the big Christmas shopping spree, Americans refrained from making big purchases, especially those that are usually financed with debt. Retail sales in January decreased by 0.8% from the previous month. Economists had expected a modest 0.1% decline. Despite the decline, sales increased 0.6% year over year. The harsh winter weather likely contributed to the […]
My grandson will only eat fast food, I’m not lovin’ it
Dear Abby: I have deep relationships with my grandchildren and their parents. My 12 year old grandson won’t eat anything but fast food and refuses everything else. His parents allow it and he also has food delivered. His 8-year-old sister is watching closely and is starting to head in the same direction. What they do […]
Medicaid can now cover rent, utilities, food, and more
The Biden administration’s Medicaid guidelines expanded the ability for states to use a portion of their budgets to provide rent assistance and utility payments to recipients. New guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommend that at least 3% of Medicaid spending can go toward experimental grants, as long as states add their […]
The internet has devolved into fast food for the soul
Today’s Internet is like Big Gulp. It’s a giant cup of colored water that’s filled with sweet dopamine and can be made into any flavor you want. Where did I go after waking up from my sugar coma? Is there an exit door to this Wonka nightmare factory?do Hotel California Does it offer anything else […]
Angelina Jolie’s Atelier Jolie mixes high-end fashion, art and food
Actress Angelina Jolie’s new fashion venture is set to take off in a historic two-story building on the Lower East Side once owned by Andy Warhol and famous for being home to street art pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat Started business within. The ribbon cutting was held in December. jolie’s atelier The facility is part luxury boutique, […]
NYC’s food hall fatigue spells doom for Market Line at Essex Crossing
New York is suffering from food hall fatigue. That’s the reason behind the unfortunate planned closure of Market Line Food Hall in Essex Crossing on April 1st. But the developer, Delancey Street Associates, blamed the recent vendor closures on the “challenging economic environment” and, oddly enough, the long-running pandemic. Exodus. This is the first failure […]
Dad beat daughter, then ate fast food and did drugs as she died in backseat of car: prosecutors allege
Harmony Montgomery was left groaning and gurgling in agony after being beaten by her father who munched on a Burger King meal and then killing himself with opioids, prosecutors said Thursday morning in opening statements at her father’s murder trial. He died while doing so. Adam Montgomery, 33, a violent felon and drug addict from […]
These burnt end birria burritos are the ultimate Super Bowl fusion food
Super Bowl parties absolutely rule.I would argue that they are one of them. the best A party that can be held every year. It’s a celebration of family, friends, food and football – the four F’s that make this great country thrive. I claim that’s not the case. bad Watching soccer means eating. If you […]
Texas woman goes missing after stopping to buy food for a homeless man and is found 400 miles away at the border
Texas police say a missing woman has been found at the Mexican border. she was kidnapped by a homeless man she was trying to help. Lacey Lynn Orbee was reported missing in DeSoto by her family Thursday afternoon. Overby’s daughter said the 37-year-old registered nurse was on the phone when she tried to buy food […]
McDonald’s CEO says fast food chain will focus on affordability amid outrage over menu hikes
The fast food chain calls it an “authentic cheeseburger” and it costs 109 baht (Viral Press). McDonald’s CEO acknowledged Monday that the fast-food giant’s sales have fallen due to menu price hikes that went unnoticed by customers. The Chicago-based chain, which has come under heavy criticism for its Big Mac combos that cost nearly $18, […]