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We go inside the Sheffield community kitchen – which deals in more than just food – thestar.co.uk
The article visits a Sheffield community kitchen that provides more than meals, functioning as a place where local people can find support, companionship and practical help. It highlights how such projects respond to food insecurity while also tackling isolation and other difficulties, making them important community hubs. The kitchen’s work reflects Sheffield’s wider network of…
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Ina Garten Explains Why She’s “Always Said No” To A Biopic: “It’s My Story”
Ina Garten says she has repeatedly declined offers to turn her memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens, into a biopic. The celebrity chef is concerned that filmmakers would alter her experiences or invent details for dramatic effect, and believes the story should remain hers. Garten published the memoir in 2024 after ending Barefoot Contessa,…
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Meta unveils cute AI companion amid privacy concerns over wearables
Meta has unveiled Muse, a small AI assistant designed as a cute, customisable companion displayed on a two-inch screen. It can hold live conversations, answer emails, book travel and order groceries, while its friendly avatar appears intended to make wearable AI feel less intrusive following criticism of Meta’s camera-equipped smartglasses. Experts say the device uses…
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KFC unveils radically different restaurant in major comeback push
KFC has opened Open House, a new restaurant in McKinney, Texas, designed to test how the 75-year-old chain can modernise while preserving its traditional identity. The concept aims to make KFC more relevant to present-day diners, balancing nostalgia for Colonel Sanders and the brand’s original recipe with updated technology, dining formats and menu choices. The…
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Delivery drones could be waiting before you even order
Flytrex is launching a predictive drone delivery system in Dallas-Fort Worth that positions aircraft on restaurant rooftops before customers order, using artificial intelligence to anticipate demand. This approach streamlines the delivery process by eliminating the need to dispatch drones after orders arrive, addressing what the company identifies as a key bottleneck in food delivery logistics.…
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Two Wisconsin fraternity leaders arrested over alleged basement hazing incident
Two leaders of an underground fraternity at the University of Wisconsin were arrested after police discovered 30 half-clothed pledges in a basement following an anonymous tip. Fraternity president Brayden J Klein and vice president Samuel N Vane, both 20, were taken into custody on disorderly conduct charges relating to an alleged hazing incident at Alpha…
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Sharon Levy Leaving Endemol Shine North America After Nearly A Decade
Sharon Levy is leaving Endemol Shine North America (ESNA) after nearly a decade, with a new role expected to begin in early 2027. Her departure comes after Banijay’s merger with All3Media and Ben Samek’s appointment as CEO of Banijay Americas, which oversees ESNA; her next destination has not been disclosed, though industry speculation points to…
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Essex study finds restaurant complaints cross age and gender lines
A study by the University of Essex suggests that restaurant complaints are not strongly linked to age, gender or income, challenging the stereotype of the middle-aged female “Karen”. Researchers found that diners were more likely to complain when eating out for a special occasion, when problems had occurred before their visit, or when they had…
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High-ranking member of Hackney Turks gang is jailed for life for organising gun attack outside restaurant after he was targeted one year earlier in shooting that injured girl, nine
Beytullah Gunduz, a 40-year-old high-ranking member of the Hackney Turks organised crime group, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for conspiring to murder Onur Guzel outside a Turkish restaurant in Dalston, east London. Gunduz orchestrated the shooting as part of a cycle of gang violence and extortion, having…