Why Starbucks is losing sales, and what it's doing about it Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up change. Alina Selyukh
Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween Don't be surprised if you see fewer chocolate treats in your trick-or-treating loot. Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years. Emma Bowman
A deconstructed chile relleno taco is the best taco in Texas, says 'Texas Monthly' NPR talks with Jose Ralat, the taco editor at Texas Monthly, about the best tacos in the state. Ailsa Chang
Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Rachel Treisman
Grate cheese heist a massive loss for London's Neal's Yard Dairy According to reports in the British press, scammers have duped a British cheese seller out of nearly 1,000 wheels of artisanal cheddar. Lauren Frayer
McDonald's E. coli outbreak grows, with 75 people sickened in 13 states The CDC said on Friday that dozens more people have been reported sick with E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Alana Wise
Questions of competition highlight legal battle over proposed Kroger Albertsons merger The trial in the merger of Kroger and Albertsons has wrapped up after three weeks of hearings in King County Superior Court. Ruby de Luna
PB&J again? Banish lunchbox boredom with these 6 creative, kid-approved recipes Sulhee Jessica Woo, author of a new cookbook, "Let's Make Some Lunch," shares healthy and fun meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Margaret Cirino
McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of contamination. The Associated Press
Denny's says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025 Denny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales. About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025. The Associated Press
