Food Here's what we know about the grocer buying Kroger and Albertsons stores in Washington state Little is known about C&S Wholesale Grocer, the company that’s buying hundreds of stores around the country, divested under the Kroger-Albertsons merger. If the deal overcomes its legal challenges, it will pave the way for C&S to establish a large footprint in the Northwest. Ruby de Luna
Food A slice of harmony: Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera join forces Pagliacci Pizza and Seattle Opera have joined forces to celebrate the premiere of the beloved opera "Pagliacci," running through Aug. 17 at McCaw Hall. Diana Opong
Food A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois. Ayana Archie
Food Can AI make better chocolate chip cookie recipes than humans? We taste tested 2 NPR’s Morning Edition asked America’s Test Kitchen for help in testing chocolate chip cookie recipes generated by ChatGPT and DishGen. Barry Gordemer A Martínez
Food Is it possible to get the sweetness of sugar along with the health benefits of fiber? Forget artificial sweeteners. Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a product that lets you eat sugar without absorbing all of it. Hosts
Food Chef Michael Rafidi's innovative Middle Eastern cuisine has made him a star NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Chef Michael Rafidi, who recently became the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef of the Year.
Food Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it. Alina Selyukh
Food A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond. Rachel Treisman
Food Boar's Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, following an earlier recall of 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat. The Associated Press
Food The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products. Ayana Archie
