Ohio State

Columbus, OH

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

If you’ve visited a drive-thru recently and noticed things seem a little different, you’re not alone. Restaurants have begun testing forms of artificial intelligence (AI) in food service in an attempt to simplify the ordering process for workers and create a smoother experience for guests. While you might expect tasks such as phone call routing to become automated, some restaurants are taking it a step (or two) further.

Taco Bell Just Announced a Major Drive-Thru Change

Fox Business

McDonald's is revealing more details about the beefed-up burger it is now testing in a few countries outside the U.S., with plans to roll it out internationally.

McDonald's is testing a new, bigger burger: Here's what's on it

Burger King has enjoyed stronger sales in its U.S. market in recent quarters as the company’s marketing has resonated and efforts to improve operations have taken hold. But those efforts apparently ran into a buzzsaw known as the 2024 domestic fast-food market, where the bulk of restaurant chains are struggling to tread water as diners cut back on the frequency of visits to their local drive-thrus.

A tough environment interrupts Burger King's comeback

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights Surprisingly, McDonald’s is not the restaurant that outsells Chick-fil-A.  There is only one restaurant on this list where you can see food made right in front of you.  Some of the restaurants on this list are still privately owned.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever When you think about America’s […]
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This Beloved Fast Food Restaurant Outsells In-N-Out and Chick-Fil-A

Mississippi State

Clinton, MS

The Shade Room

A Burger King employee was fired after giving her son and his friends summer jobs. WLBT3 reports that the Mississippi mom believes they were unfairly handed pink slips after a pay policy misunderstanding. RELATED: Burger King Assistant Manager Fired After Reportedly Serving Customers Dirty Fries Out Of Trash Can Burger King Employee Hires Her Son [...]
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Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs

(CNN) — Despite sweltering August temperatures, more stores are rolling out products in what was once the quintessential fall flavor: pumpkin spice. IHOP will launch its fall-themed lineup on September 1, including pumpkin spice pancakes, pumpkin spice cold foam cold brew and maple pumpkin cheesecake-flavored pancakes. And Krispy Kreme...

Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Business Insider

Fast-food giants like McDonald's, Starbucks, and KFC reported drops in comparable US sales. In particular, lower-income consumers are cutting back.

It's been another bad quarter for the fast-food industry. Burgers and pizza are too expensive, and Americans just don't want to splash out.

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Hawaii State

Pumpkin spice season is drawing near and Cracker Barrel is over the trendy flavor. Cracker Barrel announced its 2024 fall menu last week and there is no pumpkin spice to be found. The franchise said in a press release that it is attempting to fight “pumpkin spice fatigue” by bringing highlighting the classic apple flavor throughout this year’s seasonal menu.

Cracker Barrel Introduces New Fall Menu Items To Combat “Pumpkin Spice Fatigue”

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

California State

Costco just got a little more tempting for those drawn to delicious baked goods (so basically, all of us). The warehouse store already has a bakery department with everything from s’mores cookies to mini cakes and sugared orange rolls, plus so many other goodies that seem to whisper, “Buy us all!”

Costco Is Now Selling Krispy Kreme By the Super Dozen

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

The Motley Fool

Consumers are falling in love with a flavor profile beyond hamburgers and Tex-Mex.

Forget McDonald's: Buy This Unstoppable Restaurant Growth Stock Instead

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide

Chipotle is a hit with customers today and has been for a long time. But don't expect that to continue forever.

Don't Get Used to Chipotle's Impressive Growth

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

WKYC

NewsBreak

Dispensaries generate over $11.5 million in the first 5 days of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio

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Dispensaries generate over $11.5 million in the first 5 days of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio

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