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• Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims - Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at Waldorf restaurant.
• 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.
• You may be eating kale all wrong and missing out on key nutrients, researchers warn - A new study found that adding a little oil to kale dramatically boosts the body's absorption of carotenoids, nutrients that are linked to better eye and heart health.
• Hot debate about 'nightmare' plane passenger erupts after man brews espresso at 35,000 feet - A viral TikTok shows a passenger making fresh espresso on a commercial flight using a portable brewing device, sparking mixed reactions about in-flight etiquette.
• Leftover hacks explode on social media as Americans fight high prices with scrap food feasts - Food inflation is pushing home cooks to turn ordinary leftovers into "pizza eggs" and "bone bags" as they remake kitchen scraps into real meals to stretch grocery budgets.
• Iranian refugee builds world-ranked American winery rooted in heritage and health - Maysara Winery in the rolling hills of Oregon uses biodynamic farming, which focuses on holistic agriculture, to create natural wines without the use of commercial additives.
• American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on holiday havens and airport appetites - The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of holiday havens and airport appetites.
• Grocery chain goes viral with 'addictive' butter-dipped ice cream cones, sparking divided reactions - Stew Leonard's butter-dipped ice cream cones went viral on social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions from fascination to disbelief. Here are the sweet details.
• Common chemicals from food additives to pesticides may be wrecking your gut health, study says - A study reveals 168 common chemicals may disrupt gut health through daily exposure from food, water and household items, potentially causing significant health issues. More research is needed.
• Eating for pleasure may boost health, say experts — here are 6 foods to try - Health experts reveal how high-quality proteins, nutrient-dense seasonal produce and omega-3-rich foods help regulate blood sugar, support brain health and reduce stress.