Yuba City McDonald’s boss rushed to ICU with horrific injuries after colleague threw scorching hot oil over him ^40.3%

New York Post - By Nina Joudeh - 6/7/2026, 6:50 PM

Appeal to Emotion 32% - Negativity Bias 22.7% - Quote-first Misdirection 16.5%

A McDonald’s manager in Yuba City was rushed to the ICU with horrific burns after a co-worker allegedly threw scorching hot oil on him following their shift. Jacob Smith, 20, suffered third-degree burns to his face, neck, hands and shoulders and is receiving specialized treatment at UC Davis Medical Center. Police said the attack... more

Cheddar bay biscuits, cheap margs and memories: Readers share their nostalgia for chain restaurants ^84%

NPR - By Jaclyn Diaz, Alana Wise - 12/19/2025, 2:14 PM

Affordable, familiar and reassuring are the features that make American chain restaurants a near-ubiquitous presence throughout the country; it is almost as if they are baked into our roadside culture. Despite well-documented financial struggles, a tough economy and shifting diet trends, these restaurants withstand time. This series... more