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How many Denny's locations are closing and why?
The company plans to shutter more restaurants than previously anticipated, but remains confident that it can remain "America's Diner."
Pretzel recall update as FDA sets highest risk level'
Consuming the recalled pretzels if you have a milk allergy could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."
Waffle recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
Eating the recalled waffles could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death" for some consumers, according to the FDA.
Donald Trump under pressure over rising egg prices
In a letter, over 30 House Democrats urged the president to keep his campaign promise to lower the cost-of-living for Americans and bring down egg prices.
Which states have seen the biggest price hikes at the grocery store?
A study from WalletHub looked at groceries as a percentage of income to determine the states hit hardest by rising grocery prices.
"Dessert stomach" is real and it lives in your brain
Understanding why we always have room for dessert could lead to new treatments for obesity, researchers have revealed.
Donald Trump vowed to lower prices. These food prices spiked last month
Grocery prices continue rising despite Trump's promise to lower costs, with eggs seeing a sharp increase due to inflation and the bird flu outbreak.
What friend hands over to pay his portion of restaurant bill sparks debate
"You need new friends," one viewer on Reddit commented, while another said: "Defacing bills is a federal crime."
Full list of 2025 Valentine's Day fast food and restaurant specials
Celebrate Valentine's Day with exclusive deals and specials from your favorite fast-food and restaurant chains across the U.S.
America's food banks brace for impact of Trump tariffs
"I just want to make sure people can put food at their table," the CEO of a food pantry told Newsweek about Trump's impact on their work.
Trump administration announces plans for SNAP benefit reform
The Trump administration has vowed to "correct" what they claimed was a recent "mismanagement" of the USDA's SNAP program under Joe Biden.
Granola bars recalled nationwide: Full list of products impacted
The bars were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer MadeGood due to the potential presence of metal.
Cat discovers owners' meal prep — you know how this ends
"My cat decided he really wanted chicken," the owner wrote on her viral video.
Ice cream settlement: Who's eligible for payment, how to file a claim
Breyers reached an $8.85 million settlement over labeling claims on its ice cream, offering compensation to eligible claimants who file by February 19, 2025.
Trader Joe's products recalled: Full list of items impacted
A tuna product stocked by Trader Joe's has been recalled in 11 states.
Pregnant woman sets out to find office food thief: Lands boss in ER
The woman said: "I don't get how I'm the bad guy for messing with MY own food, but a literal thief gets away with stealing."
Popular soda brand faces backlash for viral vending machine stunt
Poppi's director of PR and communications told Newsweek that the soda brand can't wait for people to see what's next.
Tuna cans recall from Trader Joe's, Costco and more over contamination risk
The recall has been issued "out of an abundance of caution."
Map shows where most chickens have been killed amid egg shortage
Egg prices in the U.S. have surged due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks, which have led to the culling of over 21 million egg-laying birds across multiple states.
Trader Joe's puts limits on people buying eggs amid shortage
After the most recent bird flu outbreak, egg supply shortages have also caused prices to increase at stores nationwide.
Hysterics as owner tries and fails to distract food-loving cat from meal
A TikTok video that has garnered more than a million views shows that nothing could distract Jim the cat from his food.
The Chaos in Washington Will Not Spare You | Opinion
Independently of who you supported in the 2024 elections—or even if you voted at all—you may not be paying a lot of attention to what's taking place in Washington these days.
Woman starts making cake, horrified by what she finds in chocolate bar
Evie told Newsweek: "It was only when we started breaking the bar that we flipped it over and saw the moth set in it."
More than half of Americans have cried over pizza, survey reveals
Americans have shed tears over pizza, while some admitted to eating pizza directly from the trash, a new survey has found.
Super Bowl party food recall: List of warnings issued
Several food items that might be on the menu for Super Bowl Sunday have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Louisiana oysters spark warning for restaurants ahead of Super Bowl
More Americans became sick from contaminated food last year, with the number of hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness doubling from 2023.
Half a million tons of food risks 'going to waste' as USAID shut down
Thousands of USAID employees will be placed on paid leave from Friday night.
Cookies recall update as FDA sets risk level
The product has received the FDA's second most serious risk classification.
Pony gets put on diet, hysterics over what happens next: "No guilt"
"At that point he deserves a snackie snack just for the out of the box thinking," one viewer commented.
Map shows where SNAP benefits are being sent out this week
While payments are allotted monthly, the exact payment date depends on the state you live in.
