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IT'S BACK: McDonald's is bringing the McRib back to menus starting Oct. 27 — but only at select locations across the country. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/mcdon…
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A Michelin-rated Thai restaurant in Phoenix is drawing a hard line against substitution culture — and the internet is largely cheering them on. An etiquette expert and hospitality professional says the restaurant has a point. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/resta…
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A 36-year-old American tourist fell roughly 1,000 feet to her death in Italy's Dolomites after stepping off a marked trail, according to Italian media. Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, a marketing professional from the Miami area, was hiking near Forcella Pordoi — an alpine pass at roughly 9,000 feet — when she reportedly left the designated path and lost her footing. Her sister watched the fall happen. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/american-…
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A Texas Roadhouse regular claims the chain swapped his filet mignon for a cheaper sirloin — not once, but three times at the same Illinois location. Texas Roadhouse confirmed one mix-up to Fox News Digital, saying management "quickly made it right," but said it has "not been able to track that this occurred on three occasions." Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/man-s…
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Firehouse Subs co-founder Chris Sorensen has died at 65, leaving behind a legacy that stretches from fire stations to more than 1,200 sandwich shops across the country. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/fireh…
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Yellowstone's geology team hauled more than 23,000 pieces of trash out of the park's geysers and hot springs this year — a record-setting haul that included hats, AirPods, dental retainers, rubber ducks, an inhaler and a single Uno card. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/reckless-…
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Jessie James Decker reveals the tradition behind her new family cookbook, "The Secret Sauce" — and it has nothing to do with recipes. The country singer, who wrote the book with her mother and sister, says faith, family dinners with no electronics, and cooking as a "love language" are what hold her household together. She and husband Eric Decker, the former NFL wide receiver, sit down every night with their four kids, phones put away, and go around the table asking each child a question. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/jessi…
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More than 5,000 passengers boarded Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in New Jersey on Oct. 18 expecting a seven-day tropical cruise to Florida and the Bahamas. They ended up in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Not everyone was upset. Jim Matthews, who lives near Paterson, New Jersey, told CTV News he was making the best of it: "I have found out that Halifax is a beautiful city." The ship stopped in Halifax for about 24 hours, giving passengers time to explore, shop and take harbor rides before departing Wednesday evening.
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But the most painful twist belonged to Nicholas Meli, who drove seven hours with his family from Toronto to New Jersey specifically to board the Bahamas cruise. He ended up right back in Canada. As one Reddit commenter put it: "Halifax is gorgeous, but it is not the Bahamas." Full story here foxnews.com/travel/thousands…
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The history of castles didn't stop at Europe's borders — it stretches right into America's own backyard. From Civil War forts to lavish mansions, the American chapter of castle history can't be overlooked. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/americas-…
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Ina Garten says the secret to perfect scrambled eggs isn't crème fraîche or mayo — it's ricotta cheese. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/ina-g…
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Las Vegas is cracking down on aggressive costumed performers along the Strip with a new billboard campaign reminding tourists that tipping is never mandatory. The move follows a violent September altercation where two visitors were allegedly attacked by showgirls demanding up to $180 for photos. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/las-vegas…
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Tourists hoping to visit the Louvre and other renowned Parisian institutions this weekend were instead met with locked gates and closure notices. The temporary shutdowns come as French officials prepare for the possibility of another weekend of violent demonstrations. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/louvre-tu…
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Carmen Perr grew up eating fast food as the youngest of six kids in a busy household. Then a few potted herbs on her desk during a stressful corporate job changed everything. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/woman…
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A Wisconsin mother and her 9-year-old son stumbled upon a century-old shipwreck beneath the waters of Lake Superior. The historic tugboat, hidden from view by typically murky water, became visible under unusually clear conditions. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/mom-spots…
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Golden Corral cracked a formula to keep its all-you-can-eat buffet alive as food costs surge: pair every expensive item with a cheaper one designed to lure customers away from the pricey stuff. The chain arranges its roughly 150 buffet items into strategic "modules" — sirloin sits next to a bone-in fried pork chop that costs the company only 40% as much. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/how-a…
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An 18-year-old woman has died after being ejected from a moving pendulum ride at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Fiestas. The fatal incident has triggered a criminal investigation and the immediate removal of the city's civil protection chief. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/teen-dies…
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A cookbook author says the biggest grocery shopping mistake Americans make starts before they even walk into the store — and it has nothing to do with coupons or sales. Jenn Lueke, who authored "Don't Think About Dinner," told Fox News Digital that failing to plan meals for the week is the No. 1 way shoppers blow their budgets. Full story here foxnews.com/food-drink/ameri…
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A California man and his 12-year-old nephew vanished during a fishing trip in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California, as Tropical Storm Rachel slammed the region with dangerous conditions. Full story here foxnews.com/travel/fishing-t…
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