SYLVIE DOUGLIS, BYLINE: NPR. (SOUNDBITE OF DROP ELECTRIC SONG, "WAKING UP TO THE FIRE") This is THE INDICATOR FROM PLANET MONEY. I'm Adrian Ma. And I'm Wailin Wong. We are still in the thick of Olympic season. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off this week, and the athletes that competed at the Olympics earlier this summer are back home now, maybe taking a victory lap.

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

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Can quick service fast-casual restaurants win customers back from eating at home? The race to offer the best value meals is on, with Denny's and IHOP joining. See which restaurant will be offering the best breakfast value meal.

Denny's vs. IHOP: Who Has the Best Breakfast Value Meal?

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

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This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Fridays, I send out an email outlining my dinner plans for the upcoming week that are designed to work with Weight Watchers. I also publish them on my blog. This practice helps me stay on track with my meal choices and motivates me to make healthier food decisions.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

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	Fast food expert Dane Rivera delivers the definitive ranking on bacon cheeseburgers.

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Some things just aren’t cut out for the counter.

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Others also shared the secrets that helped them save a bit.

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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A TIKTOKER has scored seven items from Whole Foods for just $17 using a free eco-friendly food app. She purchased two surprise bags on the Too Good To Go platform, saving her $38 on seven savory and sweet items. Too Good To Go is an app aimed at reducing food waste. Shoppers can purchase “surprise […]

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The Eras Tour worked for Taylor Swift, why can't it work for one of the largest fast food restaurants in the U.S.?. Taco Bell has announced a new "nostalgic menu" that is bringing back discontinued items from different decades of the chain's existence. What Is On Taco Bell's Nostalgic Menu?

Every Classic Taco Bell Menu Item Making a Comeback on New ‘Nostalgic Menu’

In big cities, thick-crusted, rectangular pies have been all the rage in recent years. But as a restaurant critic, I’ve noticed the opposite trend emerging as Detroit-style mania dies down: Bar pizzas, or tavern pies, are bringing thin, crunchy crusts to the cutting edge. I grew up in Southern...

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Dunkin’ is betting that America runs on value meals.

The coffee and doughnut chain has joined other quick service food providers such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks and Taco Bell in rolling out a cheaper option for the cost-conscious shopper.

The $6 breakfast meal deal, which is available for a limited time only, offers a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich and hash browns along with  a medium coffee.





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Dunkin’ rolls out $6 breakfast value meal as desperate, fast food price war heats up

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Dunkin' is joining a growing list of restaurant chains offering meal deals to appeal to budget-conscious consumers.The brand known for coffee and donuts is debuting a $6 value meal that includes a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, hash browns and a medium coffee. The deal is being offered nationwide for a limited time, the company said Wednesday in a news release.  Dunkin' is among several entities owned by Inspire Brands, which also operates Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's and Sonic. Jimmy John's earlier this month introduced a $10 value meal that includes a sandwich, chips, dessert and a fountain drink. Other food giants that have launched value meals in recent months include Burger King, Chili's, Denny's, IHOP, KFC, McDonald's, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Wendy's. McDonald's announced its $5 value meal promotion in June after reporting slower growth in food traffic at its restaurants. A poll by consulting firm Revenue Management Solutions earlier this year found that about 25% of people making under $50,000 are cutting back on fast food, citing cost as a concern. A LendingTree survey released in May found that 78% of consumers now view fast food as a luxury item because of the high cost.


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In August 2023, we shared the story of a family of three from São Paulo who had lost everything due to the pandemic. With no work, home, car or food, and their young son placed with his grandmother, they struggled to survive. They spent nights on the floor at a transit hub and occasionally found beds in a shelter.

Whatever happened to ... the family who lost it all? Spoiler alert: It's a happy ending

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Craving your favorite McDonald’s fix but don’t feel like hitting the drive-thru? You’re in luck! Whether it’s the crispy chicken nuggets, the iconic Big Mac sauce, or those perfectly salted fries, you can recreate the McDonald’s mag...

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In 1988, Benjamin Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a murder and robbery that he has always insisted he did not commit. In 2021, he finally walked out of prison. BARBARA HAGERTY: Ben Spencer was lucky. He was the luckiest of the unlucky. CHANG: Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty...

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Whether you’re stumped about what to eat for dinner or you are working with a minimal budget, you know what’s […]

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'The Indicator From Planet Money': A food fight over free school lunch

It costs more than $20 billion a year to feed kids in schools. Some 70% of lunches were served free or reduced but there’s a political...

'The Indicator From Planet Money': A food fight over free school lunch

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