I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A sliced loaf of sourdough bread on a cutting board, with a knife next to it.
There are a few things I wish I'd known before making my own sourdough at home.

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Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Crypto
Tall Steak 'n Shake sign with

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Billionaire investor Jim Mellon says US stocks are 'way overpriced,' food needs a rethink, and Gen Z has to hustle

Tech Insider : Business, Climate Crisis, Crypto
Billionaire investor Jim Mellon
Jim Mellon is a billionaire investor and author.

Jim Mellon

The most iconic breakfast food in every state

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Blueberry pancakes
From chicken and waffles to breakfast burritos, these are the most famous breakfast dishes in every state.

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McDonald's CEO is getting roasted for his 'Big Arch' review. Think you could do better running things? Take this quiz!

Tech Insider : Business, Style
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski at a podium
CEO Chris Kempczinski is taking lots of heat for his review of McDonald's new "Big Arch" burger.

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I tried every frozen pizzas and flatbread I could find at Trader Joe's, and I'd buy most of them again

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Trader Joe's frozen pizzas lined up in red cart
I tried 12 frozen pizzas and flatbreads from Trader Joe's.

Savanna Swain-Wilson

I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Three wrapped subs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's.
I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub.

Steven John

How McDonald's Filet-O-Fish became one of the most iconic menu items in fast food

Tech Insider : Business
mcdonalds filet o fish sandwich
The first McDonald's Filet-O-Fish was created by a Cincinnati franchisee to serve Catholic customers during Lent.

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I tried chicken sandwiches from 5 fast-food chains. The best one surprised me.

Tech Insider : Business
burger king chicken sandwich
I compared chicken sandwiches from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Popeyes, and Bojangles.

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Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
The signage for Wendy's restaurant is shown in Brampton, Ontario, on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The signage for Wendy's restaurant is shown in Brampton, Ontario, on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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