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Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey
America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking.
McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market.
McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent.
Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent.
The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Heavy Rain, Gusty Storms Taking Aim At Northeast: Updated Timing
A pleasant stretch is about to give way to a wetter, rougher pattern.
Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, will feature a mix of sunshine and clouds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service.
Conditions are expected to stay seasonable and comfortable, with manageable humidity.
That changes as a strong system approaches.
Widespread rain is expected to arrive Monday, June 22, with gusty thunderstorms, downpours, and the potential for damaging winds, the National Weather Service said.
Rain and storms are expected to move from west to east early Monday.
The best wi…
Here's Timing For Post-Father's Day Storms With Damaging Winds, Downpours
A pleasant break will be in place before the next round of unsettled weather.
Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, is also expected to stay pleasant across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
The storm system will follow a pleasant Father's Day weekend in the Northeast.
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Sunshine and highs in the 80s are forecast for much of the region, making outdoor plans, barbecues, and holiday gatherings easier to keep on track.
Humidity may begin to creep up late Sunday, ahead of the next change.
A stronger storm system is expected to…
Deadly Inferno Breaks Out At Luxury Caribbean Resort Popular With US Tourists
A Caribbean vacation spot turned into a scene of smoke, flames, and panic.
A deadly fire badly damaged the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic, on Friday, June 19, according to multiple reports.
The beachfront resort sits on the country’s southeastern coast, an area popular with US and international tourists.
Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old tourist from Caserta, Italy, died after the fire, according to ABC News.
At least one tourist is dead after a massive fire broke out at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. ABC News' Alex Presha has the de…
Netflix Pulls Plug On High-Profile Series 'The Boroughs'
Netflix has pulled the plug on a much-hyped series faster than many fans saw coming.
The streamer canceled "The Boroughs," a sci-fi mystery executive-produced by "Stranger Things" creators Matt and Ross Duffer, after just one season, according to multiple reports, including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, on Thursday, June 18.
The show centered on a group of retirees in a picture-perfect retirement community who uncover a supernatural threat hiding beneath the calm surface.
Its cast gave Netflix plenty to sell. Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Denis O…
LI Caregiver Stole Nearly $10K In Jewelry From Disabled Daughter, Elderly Mom: Police
A home health aide is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of jewelry from an elderly woman and her disabled daughter while caring for them in East Setauket, police said.
Jackquilin Smith, 40, of Medford, worked for Homewatch CareGivers in Hicksville and was assigned to the home of an 80-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter, who suffers from a degenerative neurological disorder, according to Suffolk County Police.
Smith stole jewelry valued at approximately $9,850 from the family between late April and late May, police said Friday, June 19. The thefts were discovered when fa…
Billions Of Emails, Passwords, Login Credentials Exposed In Massive Data Breach
A massive online exposure could put countless accounts at risk.
Cybernews researchers found an unsecured database containing 24 billion records, including usernames, email addresses, plaintext passwords, and login URLs, according to Cybernews.
Cybernews said the exposed Elasticsearch cluster contained more than 8.3 terabytes of data. In plain English, that is enough digital material to fill thousands of movies or millions of documents.
The database has since been secured and is no longer publicly exposed, Cybernews reported.
Researchers said the records came from 36 sources, including Tel…
Panera Bread Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With Major Changes: See What's On It
Panera Bread is making some of its biggest menu additions in years just in time for the summer.
The fast-casual chain launched its summer 2026 menu on Wednesday, June 17. The refreshed options include the all-new Market Bowls, along with premium salads, cold coffee drinks, and protein-packed breakfast items.
Market Bowls start at $9.99 and are available in whole or half portions. Options include Sesame Ginger Chicken, Carnitas Elote, and All-In Veggie.
The Sesame Ginger Chicken bowl features seasoned diced chicken, herbed brown rice, arugula, edamame, cucumber, cilantro, red cabb…
Card Game Argument Turns Deadly, Nassau County Man Sentenced For Fatal Parking Lot Shooting
A late-night card game ended in a fatal shooting when a Long Island man pulled a gun during an argument and killed one of his friends, prosecutors announced on Friday, June 5.
Kane Moore, 32, of Hempstead, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the Sept. 21, 2024, killing of Maurice Sinclair Thomas, 39, in Hempstead, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.
Moore previously pleaded guilty on Jan. 6 before Judge Caryn Fink to first-degree manslaughter and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, prosecutors said.
The shooting happened around 1 a.m. in the rear parki…
