American fast-casual chain rising from a Madison Square Park hot-dog cart to a public company
TikTok video shows Shake Shack kiosk auto-updating prices by 50 cents per shake when no tip is selected, prompting backlash and Shake Shack denial that pricing changes are policy. Independent and New York Post report the incident in Salt Lake City, with HMSHost investigating and saying it was a kiosk error.
Independent and New York Post report recalls and new menus; Chick-fil-A is adding Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches and S’mores drinks in a fall line-up, while McDonald’s is reviving Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce, alongside new desserts and fizzy drinks.
Independent and other outlets report a shift away from AI-driven ordering toward more human interaction in fast-food. Chains are re-emphasizing staff contact, greetings and order accuracy after years of automated expansion.
Apple TV’s Slow Horses returns for a sixth season, with Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb leading the Slough House misfits as they are hunted by ruthless killers. River Cartwright and Diana Taverner navigate a high-stakes game replete with return of old allies and foes. The show keeps its sharp tone while expanding the mythos with new threats and familiar faces.