The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights baseball bests, restaurant revamps — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and […]
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Restaurant fires employee after Charlie Kirk death comment left staff ‘uncomfortable’
Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica in San Luis Obispo, California, terminated one of its employees over a comment made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Derek Hess, a restaurant manager, confirmed the firing to Fox News Digital. “I totally support freedom of speech,” Hess said. He added the fired employee’s comment “demonized the murder of Charlie Kirk and […]
DIY tow job goes horribly wrong as runaway car hits same Washington restaurant multiple times
Surveillance video captured a failed self-tow in University Place, Washington, where a runaway car hit the same storefront multiple times before the would-be towers fled the scene. Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were called to Pho and Teriyaki around 6 a.m. on July 30 after reports that a car had plowed into the restaurant. The maroon […]
Gen Z customers learn costly lesson after restaurant steaks labeled ‘MKT’ add up to startling bill
A group of Gen Z diners learned a tough and unexpected lesson in restaurant pricing after unknowingly ordering steaks labeled “MKT” – and ended up paying a hefty price. A young woman named Aribella Menold posted a TikTok video about the ordeal in June. She was dining at a North Carolina restaurant with her siblings […]
Cracker Barrel fan’s viral TikTok sparks backlash over restaurant makeover
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants have been around since 1969, nestled strategically off interstates to attract drivers with their convenience, southern hospitality, range of food options and affordable menu prices. But Cracker Barrel may be losing its charm amid a physical makeover, according to some. Rachel Love, a 38-year-old Tennessee resident and self-proclaimed Cracker […]
Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurant shutting down over crime, owner blames officials for ‘out of control’ violence
A Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurant owner is closing his doors, saying crime and a lack of accountability from city officials have made it impossible to keep operating safely. Brian Ingram, who owns several restaurants, including the Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul, Minnesota, said he’s shutting down the business over crime in the area. Now, he […]
Footage reveals no military personnel in Kryvyi Rih restaurant targeted by Russian attack
Security footage shows that no military personnel were present at a Krivyi Rih restaurant, despite Russian claims of military targets amid a Russian attack on the city on April 4, France 24 reported on April 7. Russia targeted Kryvyi Rih in a deadly attack on April 4, killing 20 people and injuring 75. Russian media […]