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The Independent
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McDonald’s is offering $1 McMuffins for one day only

2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (441+ words) Customers in the US can redeem the McMuffin discount when ordering through the McDonald's app McDonald's customers are getting a special discount on their favorite breakfast next week, thanks to a $1 McMuffins deal. On March 2, the fast food chain is…...

The Independent
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Burger King launches AI chatbot to crack down on rude employees

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (514+ words) OpenAI-powered "Patty" will live in employees" headsets and evaluate their actions based on friendliness, according to a report Burger King is set to launch an artificial intelligence chatbot that will assess workers" friendliness " and take note of whether they say…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > business > waitrose-mackerel-fresh-tinned-stock-b2928103.html

Major UK supermarket to stop selling mackerel in coming weeks

3+ hour, 7+ min ago  (619+ words) Fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel will be unavailable by 29 April Waitrose is set to remove mackerel from its shelves amid escalating concerns over unsustainable fishing practices. The retailer said that it is the first major UK supermarket to suspend sourcing…...

The Independent
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Why Waitrose is removing this fish from its shelves

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (227+ words) What we eat has changed the planet. Across the globe forests have been devastated to make space to rear cattle and to grow crops to feed livestock, while our oceans become barren as they are trawled and overfished. Food production…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > outdoor-activity > stanley-vitalize-protein-shaker-review-b2925685.html

This is the best protein shaker I’ve ever tried – but here’s why I can’t recommend it

5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (986+ words) Should you buy the new Stanley protein shaker? That depends. How deep are your pockets? Stanley cups have gained almost mythical status in recent years courtesy of viral social media videos and practicality " in a world where most of us…...

Independent TV
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Queen meets Paddington Bear as pair share marmalade sandwiches

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (112+ words) The Queen asked Paddington Bear to share his marmalade sandwiches with her as the pair met for the first time at Windsor Castle on Wednesday (25 February). The marmalade-loving bear, who has been brought to life for Paddington The Musical on…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > life-style > food-and-drink > features > tim-spector-gut-brain-axis-fermentation-mood-gut-health-b2926354.html

Tim Spector: Why food affects your mood – not just your calories

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (1368+ words) From fermentation myths to the gut'brain axis, Tim Spector argues that food affects far more than hunger and weight. On The Independent's Well Enough podcast, he explains why our gut microbes may be quietly shaping how we feel, writes Hannah…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > food-drink > best-tinned-fish-sardines-mackerel-b2927947.html

Tinned fish has had a makeover. Here are the 12 best, taste-tested by a food writer

8+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1408+ words) From tinned mackerel to tuna and anchovies "these artisanal offerings are anything but basic Another plus when it comes to tinned fish is that aluminium is almost infinitely recyclable, meaning there's no plastic waste or hard to re-use packaging. Now,…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > food-drink > best-supermarket-sourdough-b2928141.html

The 8 best supermarket sourdough loaves, tried and tested by a food editor

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (849+ words) It's no surprise that supermarkets have got in on the action and created their own sourdough loaves Sourdough is a staple of the supermarket weekly shop for many. After all, buying a loaf from a rustic cafe or bouji bakery…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > extras > indybest > food-drink > m-and-s-filled-hot-cross-buns-b2927910.html

I tried the new M&S red velvet and lemon curd filled hot cross buns

12+ hour, 36+ min ago  (518+ words) The supermarket has released two new additions to its hot cross bun range" and the flavours are dreamy It might only be February, but Easter vibes are already in full swing " and supermarkets are getting seriously creative with our favourite…...