An American regional fast-food chain known for burgers, fries, and a cult following since 1948 (California origin)
Drive-through restaurants grew from mid-20th-century innovations to become a defining American ecosystem, reshaping menus, car design, and social norms. The latest pieces trace the origin debates, highlight key players, and note enduring cultural significance.
Two food stories unfold today: In‑N‑Out has announced bun, salt, and ketchup ingredient updates across 10 states, while UK butter buyers face higher prices and expanding product choices as butter remains central to home cooking.
Three students and a teacher have died after a 16-year-old opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. A bystander intervened, shooting the attacker inside the school; a 7-year-old survivor and a teacher are hospitalized. Investigations and security reviews are under way as the community mourns.