National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025 freebies and deals
From famous chains to a well-known hotel, here’s how you can score a free cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Starbucks getting rid of an ordering option as CEO pushes turnaround
The move will close or transform 80 to 90 Starbucks locations.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Scoopwell's Edible Dough closes all Valley locations
The family owned dessert shop suddenly closed all of its locations across the Phoenix metro area.
Freeze-dried fruit packs, sold in 43 states, recalled over listeria concerns
Freeze-dried fruit packs sold at Sam’s Clubs in 43 states may be contaminated with listeria, the FDA says.
Downtown Phoenix's Little Rituals named best hotel bar in America
Little Rituals, a bar on the fourth floor of the Residence Inn Marriott in downtown Phoenix, was named the best hotel bar in the United States at the 2025 Spirited Awards.
High Noon hard seltzers recalled, mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks
Consumer who may have purchased the drinks involved in this recall should contact High Noon's consumer relations.
Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy
The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.
USDA sued by states for attempts to collect food stamp data on Americans
Twenty state attorneys general sued the Trump administration over its demand for SNAP participants' personal data.
Beef prices surge as demand outpaces supply: Recovery is 'more unpredictable'
Experts warn recovery will be slower and more unpredictable than other food price spikes.
Ham salad products may contain item recalled over listeria concerns
The FDA is warning some ham salad products may contain an ingredient that has been recalled over listeria concerns.
St. Mary's Food Bank braces for increased demand after SNAP cuts
St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix is experiencing record-high demand and is preparing for a further surge in need due to recent federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
San Francisco chef implicated in viral TikTok video issues apology
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.
McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants
The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.
Watch: Seagull swoops down and steals woman's sandwich out of her hand
“This scared me and caused me to scream. Then I decided to chase after them," the woman said.