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After 26 Years Of Opening Before Sunrise, Maryland Couple Faces Fight To Save Restaurant After 26 Years Of Opening Before Sunrise, Maryland Couple Faces Fight To Save Restaurant
After 26 Years Of Opening Before Sunrise, Maryland Couple Faces Fight To Save Restaurant Every morning before dawn, a 76-year-old Maryland restaurant owner unlocks the doors to the business he and his wife have spent the past 26 years building. Now, after decades of early mornings, late nights, holidays spent working, and one ambitious expansion, the family behind Olde Towne Cafe Bar & Grille in Gaithersburg is facing what they call the biggest challenge in the restaurant's history. It didn't start as the 80-seat neighborhood restaurant locals know today. In May 2000, Ali and his wife opened a modest breakfast counter inside a neighborhood drugstore on East Diamond Avenue.…

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by Zak Failla
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Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free meals and waffle fries in the middle of July. The chain launched its new "Spot the Cows" game in the Chick-fil-A App on Tuesday, July 7. The limited-time game is available exclusively to Chick-fil-A One members through Monday, July 13. Members who complete the game will receive a reward for one free medium waffle fries, available while supplies last at participating restaurants. Players search different scenes for cows without their costumes and tap them to help them "suit up" before the timer runs out. The reward is limited to one per…

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by Chris Spiker
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Urgent Fire Warning Issued For 462K Recalled Kia Vehicles: What To Know Urgent Fire Warning Issued For 462K Recalled Kia Vehicles: What To Know
Urgent Fire Warning Issued For 462K Recalled Kia Vehicles: What To Know A fire risk warning was issued for more than 462,000 Kia SUVs because a power seat motor can overheat. Kia America is recalling 462,869 Telluride vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, July 2. The Tellurides are from the model years 2020 through 2024. A stuck power seat slide knob, damaged seat switch, or improper repair from an earlier recall can cause the seat motor to keep running. Over time, the seat motor can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. There have been no reported …

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by Chris Spiker
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2.5M Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Over 'Foreign Substance,' FDA Says 2.5M Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Over 'Foreign Substance,' FDA Says
2.5M Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Over 'Foreign Substance,' FDA Says More than 2.5 million bottles of a prescription eye drop are being recalled nationwide because they may contain a foreign substance. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. voluntarily recalled 2,530,182 bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP, 1%, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. The recall affects 5 mL, 10 mL, and 15 mL bottles distributed across the US. According to the FDA, the eye drops were recalled because of the "presence of a foreign substance." "Prednisolone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling cause…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration
Dunkin' Adds New Drinks, Sweet Summer Treats In Colorful Collaboration Dunkin' is teaming up with socialite Kylie Jenner for a new lineup of pink summer drinks, along with several other limited-time beverages and bakery treats. The chain's "King Kylie Collection" launched nationwide on Wednesday, July 8. Dunkin's lineup features three pink-hued drinks inspired by Jenner's "King Kylie" era. The promotional campaign features a video of Jenner as an executive in a Dunkin' boardroom. "Pink has always been central to King Kylie, so partnering with Dunkin' felt like a natural extension of that world," Jenner said. "Three drinks, three different vibes – sweet, bold,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures
Cash App's Parent To Pay $45M Settlement Over Widespread Fraud Failures Cash App's parent company is paying $45 million after it was accused of misleading millions of users about the safety of the popular payment app. Block Inc. agreed to the settlement with 46 states, the attorneys general announced on Wednesday, July 8. The states accused the company of failing to protect users from fraud, along with not providing the fraud help and refunds it promised and was required by law to provide. New York will receive $1.6 million, Connecticut will get $1.5 million, Pennsylvania will be paid more than $1.13 million, and Massachusetts will receive $730,000. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl
Trump-Backed 'Freedom Fuel' Touts Cheap Gas In Northeast As Company Questions Swirl President Donald Trump is backing "Freedom Fuel" stations, promising cheaper gas despite rising oil prices amid the Iran war and unanswered questions about the business behind the effort. The White House celebrated the first "Freedom Fuel Network" gas station in a Facebook reel on Tuesday, July 7. A website for the initiative claims to have 25 locations in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey. The gas stations advertise regular unleaded gas for $3.47 per gallon. That's about 30 to 40 cents lower than the countywide averages in Freedom Fuel's purported coverage area, according…

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by Chris Spiker
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Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know
Failing Backup Cameras Spark Recall Of 325K Hondas: What To Know More than 325,000 Honda minivans are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while backing up. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 325,588 Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects certain 2018 through 2020 Honda Odysseys. The issue involves water entering the rearview camera assembly, which can corrode the camera's circuit board. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk …

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by Chris Spiker
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More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know
More Than 110K Fords Recalled As Safety Concerns Rise: What To Know More than 110,000 Ford Mustang vehicles are being recalled because two separate safety problems could increase the risk of crashes. Ford Motor Company issued the recalls for 110,626 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 30. The recalls affect certain 2024-2026 Ford Mustangs, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTDs, and 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-Es. One recall involves 67,842 Mustang and Mustang GTD vehicles. In cold temperatures of 32 degrees or lower, the windshield wipers may only work on high speed, and the washing system may not work …

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know
USPS Raising Forever Stamp Prices By Nearly 5%: What To Know The US Postal Service is expected to raise the cost of Forever stamps and other mailing services. The USPS has proposed increasing the rate of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. The new price would officially go into effect on Sunday, July 12, if approved. The proposal would also raise metered 1-ounce letters from 74 cents to 78 cents, domestic postcards from 61 cents to 65 cents, and international postcards and 1-ounce international letters from $1.70 to $1.75. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters would stay at 29 cents. The Postal Se…

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by Chris Spiker
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Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options
Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options Burger King is giving one of its longest-running menu items a couple of new twists. The Miami-based chain is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two limited-time varieties, according to a news release on Monday, July 6. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich will arrive at participating US restaurants on Tuesday, July 7. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich features creamy jalapeño sauce, crispy and pickled jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. The Club Original Chicken Sandwich includes cris…

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by Chris Spiker
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Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know
Panera Bread Giving Away Free Food To Celebrate Swift-Kelce Wedding: What To Know Panera Bread is celebrating one of the biggest celebrity weddings in years with a special giveaway. The fast-casual chain will hand out 13 free sourdough loaves at select US cafes on Thursday, July 9. The loaves will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The promotion comes after pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The ceremony was held in front of loved ones, friends, celebrities, athletes, and business moguls. Fans can also stop by participating cafes for free bread-themed …

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by Chris Spiker