McDonald’s Pickle Boost races to the Chicago Marathon
The limited-edition shots will be available to runners and spectators over the weekend.
McDonald’s Pickle Boost races to the Chicago Marathon
The limited-edition shots will be available to runners and spectators over the weekend.
Uglies Kettle Chips won some awards. I tried the entire lineup.
The potatoes aren’t perfect. But the chips are pretty tasty.
Is Monopoly at McDonald’s as a-peel-ing as it used to be?
We’re a long way from the 1990s, with the latest version of the promotion offering not only cruises but also Peacock subscriptions.
‘Star Wars: Episode X’ has a director. But does it have a purpose?
The Skywalker Saga resumes with Jon Watts at the helm. PLUS: The Russo Brothers can’t stop being weird, ‘VisionQuest’ unleashes James Spader, and Danny McBride’s ‘G.I. Joe’ enlists Bradley Cooper.
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The Taco Bell x Duolingo collab makes sense in any language
Noting that ‘“taco” is understood in more than 30 languages,’ Taco Bell celebrates Global Taco Day with Duo Habanero sauce and Duo’s Usual combo.
V8 Energy’s got what your body craves. It’s got electrolytes.
A quick review of the latest trio of flavors to join V8’s roster of energy drinks.
Olipop Pomegranate Sparkle is my new favorite flavor
The new prebiotic soda flavor is fantastic. Things only get better with the Olipop x Compartés Chocolatier Holiday Collection.
Food Finds: Hershey wants you to buy a Hershey’s bar to promote ‘Hershey’
A bunch of cool new and returning food I found in supermarkets, stores and gas stations this past week.
Popculturology
A victory for ‘Verity’ as Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ hits rock bottom
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‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ turns an ending into an ellipsis
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‘SNL’ needs to be better when it comes to kicking off a season.
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