Federal restrictions targeting hemp-derived THC beverages are creating major uncertainty for one of the fastest-growing segments of the beverage industry. A provision included in a federal spending bill passed in late 2025 would ban many intoxicating hemp-derived drinks and snacks beginning in November 2026, threatening businesses that rapidly expanded after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp nationwide. A loophole fueled [...]
Bankrupt fried chicken chain franchisee to sell nearly 100 Florida restaurants
A major Popeyes franchisee has found buyers for most of its Florida restaurants, a significant step in its ongoing bankruptcy case that could keep dozens of locations operating under new ownership. On June 26, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 97 Popeyes restaurants owned by Miami-based Sailormen Inc. to five different buyers for a combined $16.55 million, according to court filings. The approval comes just months [...]
Elderberry Popsicles
When the weather heats up, there's nothing more refreshing than a homemade popsicle. These elderberry popsicles are a fun and simple way to enjoy a cool treat made with just two main ingredients: elderberry syrup and your favorite sugar-free juice. They're naturally fruity, easy to make, and a delicious addition to your summer freezer stash. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought frozen treats [...]
Costco Shoppers Face Major Changes at Stores Nationwide
Costco members have seen several notable changes at the warehouse club, from membership checks at the front door to new digital tools and checkout tests. Some of the updates are already in effect for members. Others are being tested or rolled out more gradually. But taken together, they show that Costco is making changes to the way shoppers enter stores, use their memberships, and move through checkout. Here are the [...]
The 3 most beloved Arizona restaurants shutting down this month
Arizona diners are saying goodbye to several longtime food spots this month, and each closure comes with its own kind of local heartbreak. From a piece of Tempe wing history dating back to 1979 to a 24-year family Italian restaurant in Ahwatukee and another Native Grill & Wings location in Sierra Vista, these are not just routine restaurant shutdowns. They are the kind of places that became part of family routines, [...]
Why Ohio has a Buc-ee’s but Michigan doesn’t
Michigan drivers still do not have a Buc-ee's, and Ohio drivers now do. That may be hard for some Michiganders to accept, especially because the two states share a border, plenty of road-trip traffic and a long history of rivalry. But when Buc-ee's finally entered the Midwest in a bigger way, Ohio got there first. The Texas-based travel center chain opened its first Ohio location in Huber Heights, near Dayton, on April [...]
