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• America's favorite hot sauces ranked — Instacart reveals the top picks - Instacart's new ranking reveals America's favorite hot sauce based on sales data from millions of orders — with Frank's RedHot dominating in 31 states nationwide.
• Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back' - Fast-food workers in Missouri received death threats from an angry customer during a refund dispute, according to a Facebook post, with one employee being just 16 years old.
• Popular grocery store chain uses biometric surveillance on shoppers, raising privacy concerns - Wegmans allegedly uses facial recognition to scan its customers, sparking viral privacy concerns and legislative pushback over biometric data collection.
• Chick-fil-A's new frosted sodas, retro cups spark buzz and questions from fans and workers - New permanent menu items are an ode to its past, said Chick-fil-A, as a Golden Fan Cup sweepstakes now offers free food for a year. Fans and employees have plenty to say.
• 5 gut-boosting fruits to eat more of in 2026 for better digestion, experts say - Most Americans fall short of daily fiber goals, but these five expert-recommended fruits can transform gut health. These fruits provide the biggest benefits.
• Cracker Barrel ditches beloved Southern New Year's tradition of black-eyed peas without warning - Cracker Barrel quietly stopped serving black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, ending a beloved Southern tradition that was thought to bring good luck to Southerners.
• Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers - Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and misleading "value meal" offers.
• Martha Stewart's bagel habit sparks fierce debate across social media: 'Put her back in jail' - Dividing social media users over her portion control approach, lifestyle maven Martha Stewart sparks new online debate with her unconventional bagel-eating method.
• 'American Kitchen' chef's popovers rise to the occasion as a holiday side - Award-winning chef David Burke showcases his signature popovers on Fox Nation's "American Kitchen," revealing the secrets behind these golden treats.
• Beloved cookie brand launches sugar-free product, but not everyone is sweet on it - New Oreo Zero Sugar cookies launching next year will feature artificial sweeteners and portion-controlled packs, targeting health-conscious consumers.