Kansas City Star

Controversial school meal income verification proposal divides Kansas Republicans

Senate advances SB 387 to verify income for families who apply for free meals Bill links verified income data to at-risk funding, risking reduced at-risk dollars Critics warn verification adds costs, ...
Fox Business

McDonald’s finds winning recipe in value meal deals as diners return

Budget-conscious Americans are returning to McDonald’s as the fast-food giant doubles down on value meals, discounted bundles and limited-time promotions aimed at stretching diners’ dollars. The ...
MarketWatch

McDonald’s says value meals are bringing back customers, but it still expects a tough year ahead

McDonald’s on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street’s expectations, but the burger chain said it expects the year ahead to remain difficult, as consumers battling years of ...
The New York Times

Overlooked No More: Clifford Brown, Trumpeter Whose Brief Life Left a Lasting Mark

He was one of the most talked-about jazz musicians in the 1950s. After he died in a car accident at 25, his influence grew. By Peter Keepnews This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries ...
Bon Appétit

7 Last-Minute Meals Our Editors Make With Store-Bought Dumplings

Each month in Well Stocked, our staff shares unfussy recipe ideas that you can call upon any day of the week. Because yes, our editors love to cook, but sometimes we need to get dinner on the table 12 ...
Bloomberg L.P.

McDonald’s Sales Surge Most in Two Years on $5 Meal Push

McDonald’s Corp.’s US sales grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in the fourth quarter as value meals continued to resonate with cost-conscious diners. Sales from established US restaurants ...
The New York Times

Sales at McDonald’s Rise, Driven by Value Meals and Grinch Socks

Profits were up as the fast-food giant focused on price-conscious customers. But the company said it would cut back on financial support for franchisees. By Julie Creswell McDonald’s bet on value meal ...
The Indianapolis Star

Million Meal Movement hosts 15th annual event to pack meals for the community

The 15th Annual Million Meal Marathon took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Feb. 10, 2026. The event, hosted by the non-profit Million Meal Movement, aimed to pack meals for the ...
Los Angeles Times

Ex-cop wanted on murder charge flew overseas, lived in L.A. for a year without arrest

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Former LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor is charged with murder for shooting an unarmed homeless man while on duty in ...
CNN

We asked a dietitian to build a meal plan for the new US food guidelines. Here’s what it looks like

The new food pyramid has turned things upside down. Literally speaking, the image representing the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans is itself flipped from the pyramid of the past. But the US ...
Portland Press Herald

Obituary: Clifford D. Newell

PHIPPSBURG – Clifford D. Newell died Thursday Jan. 29, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waltham, … PHIPPSBURG – Clifford D. Newell died Thursday Jan. 29, 2026 at home ...
CNET

There's a New Trend in Meal Kits, and I'm Completely Obsessed

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...