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New York Post
28-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
These are the Top 3 worst-rated food chain restaurants in the US
It got slaughtered. KFC was named the worst-rated food chain in the country, according to crypto exchange site ChicksX, which analyzed 7.3 million TripAdvisor reviews of 244 restaurant brands. The Louisville-based fried-chicken giant, which has 4,095 locations in the US, had an average customer review score of 2.89 out of 5, landing it dead last in the pecking order. Advertisement 'It was one of the few disappointments of my New York holiday,' TripAdvisor user Francesco N said in his review of KFC's Midtown location in Penn Plaza, which has since closed. 3 KFC took the crown as the worst-rated food chain in the country. SINSU1980 – 3 McDonald's landed in the second worst spot. FOTO_STOCKER – Advertisement Second to last was McDonald's. It's average score of 2.99 made it clear that many customers of its 14,300 US locations in America aren't lovin' it. 'The food was so nasty. It was dry. They took too long to take my order … some of the machines aren't even working,' lamented Zahara J. who reviewed the McDonald's on Broadway in the Theater District. 3 Burger King took the third worst title. agencies – You may not have it your way at Burger King either — as the Home of the Whopper was the third from the bottom, with an average score of 3 at its 6,678 locations in the country. Advertisement 'It took 15 minutes before we received our order and the burgers were all covered with ketchup. Don't waste your money here,' warned Jonas S. of the Burger King on Broadway in Midtown. Rounding out the Worst 10 was Church's Texas Chicken, Long John Silver's, Taco Bueno, Taco Bell, Hardee's, Wendy's and Pizza Hut. The top rated on the list was Andy's Frozen Custard, which is based in Missouri and has 85 locations in 14 states. Advertisement Great Harvest Bread Company, a franchise headquartered in Montana that has around 150 locations in the country, came in second best. The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant chain with close to 100 locations, including two in New Jersey locations, landed in third. In New York, the Mediterranean-inspired chain Cava ranked the highest, with an average score of 4.55 out of 5. In order to qualify for the list, the eatery must have had at least 150 reviews on the travel site.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Kentuckians rally to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — State leaders and advocates for the older population are taking a stand against adult maltreatment in Kentucky, which includes Kentuckians in the older population. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and advocates packed the Capitol Rotunda on Friday to get the momentum going for this initiative. Chris Clements came to plant flags to represent some of his family members. 'I planted a flag in honor of my father, Keith Clements, and also one for my mother-in-law, who are two very important older adults in our family,' Clements said. Clements is with the Louisville-based organization Blueprint 502. Specifically, he's involved in Project Warm, where he works with older adults. Read more of the latest Lexington & central Kentucky news 'We want to make sure they don't become victims or prey to the scams and some of the other things that are out there. We want to let them know that we are thinking of them, appreciate them, and we love them so much,' Clements said. Another big topic of discussion was health care and meals, which Governor Andy Beshear said he supports, even signing a proclamation making June Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Month. 'Our seniors deserve respect, and they deserve our care. Together, we can ensure that every senior has the resources and the opportunity to live a long, full, and happy life,' Beshear said. Even the younger generation is joining in, with students from Bath County High School like junior Wrangler Helton also taking it on himself to serve those older. Wanted Cincinnati man arrested after reported high-speed chase with Kentucky police Kentuckians rally to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Man arrested after stabbing at Lexington Mini Mart 'With more and more people living with and caring for vulnerable adults, it's important that people my age understand that we do play a part in prevention and awareness,' Helton said. 'We need to certainly look at ways, whether it's meals, health care, transportation, or social engagement; we need to make sure we are addressing all these important, focused topics. These populations need it more than ever,' Clements added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Beshear announces children's hospital plans, storm recovery and more
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development, steps taken to fight federal cuts to AmeriCorps and SNAP, severe weather recovery and more. Officials note Gov. Beshear acknowledged Women Veterans Recognition Day and named women veterans as this week's Team Kentucky All-Stars. Economic development Gov. Beshear joined Norton Healthcare in Louisville to announce its plans to build a new pediatric care campus that will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services. The project marks a major expansion for the Louisville-based health care system and will feature its second free-standing, dedicated children's hospital. The new hospital is expected to employ more than 1,000 people. On June 13, Gov. Beshear says he plans to join local officials and company leadership from BE&E, which is a material handling equipment supplier, to break ground on the company's new $16.2 million facility. The Muhlenberg County operation, which will be located in the Paradise Regional Industrial Park, will create 250 new Kentucky jobs. FEMA continues sending aid to Kentuckians impacted by April storms Juneteenth Gov. Beshear said there will be no Team Kentucky update on June 19, as the commonwealth will be recognizing Juneteenth as an executive branch holiday. Following the Governor's executive order last year, Kentucky is officially marking Juneteenth as an executive branch holiday for the second time. 'This is an important day in our history as Americans. A day where we stand united in acknowledging our past, and our nation's greatest injustice. A day where we honor the collective courage of African Americans who paved the way for real, meaningful change. And a day where we give thanks that the moral arc – at long last – bent toward justice,' said Gov. Beshear. 'I hope everyone will join me in spending Juneteenth as a day of reflection, remembering how far we've come and acknowledging that the fight for progress marches on.' Pritzker defends Illinois' sanctuary laws, blasts Trump administration 'abuses of power' Text message scam alert Gov. Beshear warned Kentuckians of a popular scam consisting of fraudulent text messages impersonating state agencies. The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a 'DMV violation' will be reported and 'driving privileges' will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately. Officials say if anyone receives one of these texts, they should not not click the link. Even if the web address looks like it belongs to a government agency, the text is a scam. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet does not collect traffic ticket fees or notify customers of violations, and Team Kentucky is taking steps to have the fraudulent websites taken down. FEMA assistance extended for Kentuckians affected by April storms Driver Licensing Gov. Beshear shared that currently, over 39% of Kentuckians have REAL IDs, compared to 33% at the end of last year. TSA reports that 93% of those going through checkpoints at Kentucky-based airports are REAL ID compliant. To learn more about getting a REAL ID, please go here. Remember, a passport, passport card, global entry card, military ID and Veteran Health Identification Card are among the several forms of REAL ID compliant identification. Officials say since House Bill 15 went into effect, which lowered the age at which Kentuckians can obtain a drivers permit from 16 to 15 years old, 15,403 15-year-olds have successfully passed the written test and obtained their driving permit. AmeriCorps and SNAP Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on steps his administration is taking to fight cuts from the federal government. Last week, Gov. Beshear, along with several state attorneys general and another governor, secured a preliminary injunction in a legal challenge against President Trump's attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, the nation's public service agency. This means the federal government must restore funding for AmeriCorps programs. Officials say this week, Gov. Beshear sent a letter to Kentucky's Congressional delegation outlining his concerns with proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on SNAP to supplement their food budgets every month. This represents 13% of the commonwealth's population, or roughly 1 in every 8 Kentuckians. Gov. Beshear said cuts to the program would leave Kentuckians hungry. He urged Kentucky's federal delegation to consider the impact cuts would have on Kentucky's children, seniors, individuals with medical conditions, disabilities and those still recovering from disasters. Webster County dispatch centers officially consolidate Severe Weather Recovery Gov. Beshear provided an update on severe weather recovery in the commonwealth. Since the commonwealth received approval, FEMA has disbursed over $1.4 million in assistance. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is July 23. Officials say for the May event, there currently are still five injured people at the University of Kentucky Hospital: one in critical condition, one in serious condition and three in good condition. At Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, 93 households are being housed in travel trailers. In terms of the Tri-State, Gov. Beshear says for residents in Union County who were affected by severe weather on May 16, June 12 is the last day they can apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits. If anyone from Union County has yet to apply, they should call 1-855-306-8959 before 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. As of June 10, 186 households had been approved for benefits totaling over $131,000. Officials say for the April floods, so far, more than $22 million in Individual and Households Assistance has been disbursed. The deadline to apply has been extended to July 25. For February severe weather, more than $47 million in federal assistance has been disbursed. The deadline to apply was May 25. Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians and anyone else who would like to help that the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund is open for monetary donations. Funds will help to support recovery including paying for funeral expenses for those lost in disasters. To donate, go here. So far, the fund has raised more than $1.9 million in donations from 7,128 donors, including a generous $150,000 donation from Shop Local Kentucky. FOS has beds available for women needing substance abuse help Team Kentucky All-Stars Gov. Beshear acknowledged Women Veterans Recognition Day and named women veterans as this week's Team Kentucky All-Stars. 'We recognize and celebrate the incredible women who sacrificed their time and their health, and often faced danger to protect us,' said Gov. Beshear. 'Women have proudly served this country for generations. But it was not until after World War II that women were able to serve as permanent members of the armed forces and officially be recognized as veterans. We are committed to telling their stories and ensuring they are never forgotten.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
SBC reassert opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, seek repeal of historic same-sex marriage ruling
DALLAS − The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution supporting a concerted effort to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges as the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage approaches its 10-year anniversary. The June 10 vote by the nation's largest Protestant denomination at its annual legislative assembly in Dallas is another step in the evangelical Christian group's focus on opposing LGBTQ+ rights. That intensified focus is a shift from abortion, which was long the fixation of SBC resolutions prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The 2022 overturning of Roe emboldened many within the Nashville-based SBC to then hope for the same with the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Resolutions are non-binding statements expressing the convention's views on social and cultural issues. Other resolutions at past SBC annual meetings have reasserted Southern Baptist opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, though this year's resolution was the most forceful articulation of their rebuke of the Supreme Court precedent protecting same-sex marriage. 'Legal rulings like Obergefell v. Hodges and policies that deny the biological reality of male and female are legal fictions, undermine the truth of God's design, and lead to social confusion and injustice,' the resolution said. Southern Baptist delegates, called messengers, overwhelmingly approved the measure. Whether the latest vote will move the needle on gay marriage remains to be seen. Last year, the SBC passed a resolution condemning the use of in-vitro fertilization, only to see President Donald Trump sign an executive order earlier this year seeking to protect IVF access and reduce its out-of-pocket and health plan costs. Reversing the Obergefell ruling is one of numerous issues related to sex, gender and marriage encompassed by the resolution. Among other things, the resolution affirms that there are only two genders, defines marriage as between a man and a woman, says families are designed for procreation and that human life is sacred 'from conception to natural death.' A strongly traditionalist voice in the SBC, Denny Burk, proposed the language in the resolution that messengers ultimately approved. Burk is the president of Louisville-based Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, an advocacy group that was behind two well-known, cross-evangelical statements opposing LGBTQ+ rights. The first statement was the Danvers Statement in 1987 and the second was the Nashville Statement in 2017. 'It is sinful to approve of homosexual immorality or transgenderism and that such approval constitutes an essential departure from Christian faithfulness and witness,' the Nashville Statement said, which stirred widespread local controversy upon ratification. 'Approval of homosexual immorality or transgenderism is a matter of moral indifference about which otherwise faithful Christians should agree to disagree.' The new resolution approved by the SBC is another iteration of the Nashville Statement, but more forcefully attacks the U.S. jurisprudence protecting the LGBTQ+ rights that evangelicals oppose. Liam Adams covers religion for The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at ladams@ or on social media @liamsadams. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Southern Baptists call for repeal of historic same-sex marriage ruling
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Unveils Stitzel Reserve: A Gateway to Bourbon History
An exclusive 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey marks the beginning of a series of rare, distillery-exclusive releases under the Stitzel Reserve brand LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitzel-Weller Distillery is proud to launch Stitzel Reserve, a new series of one-of-a-kind, distillery-exclusive bottles that begins with a 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the first of many rare releases to be drawn from the storied walls of the historic site. Since opening its doors in 1935, the iconic distillery has become regarded as the cathedral of Bourbon, and with this new endeavor, opens a gateway to American Whiskey history. Stitzel Reserve will be a platform to bring aged liquid from precious archival barrels to the world, with much more to come from as part of this pivotal new era in whiskey. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: The inaugural Stitzel Reserve 24-Year-Old release honors Stitzel-Weller Distillery's 90-year legacy, serving as a testament to the site's enduring tenure and its commitment to preserving and elevating exceptional whiskey. With decades of craftsmanship and careful stewardship, Stitzel Reserve will feature a series of highly limited releases solely available on-site at the Louisville-based distillery. Under the visionary leadership of Nicole Austin, Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities for Diageo, Stitzel Reserve showcases the rarest and most extraordinary barrels from the distillery's historic warehouses. Personally selected and blended by Austin, Stitzel Reserve 24-Year-Old was pulled from just nine barrels, yielding 191 bottles which will comprise this exceptional release. "At Stitzel-Weller Distillery, we are fortunate to have inherited some of the most remarkable aging barrels in the country," said Austin. "The launch of Stitzel Reserve is a pivotal moment for our distillery. It's a celebration of the past and a bold step forward. This exceptional 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has spent decades maturing under careful supervision, developing a profile rich with notes of cracked leather, saddle oil, and burnt sugar. It embodies the craftsmanship and dedication that defines Stitzel-Weller Distillery." Stitzel Reserve isn't just a new label, it's a tribute to the barrels and the bourbon legacy that came before it. Each expression will be carefully curated based on liquid quality and peak maturity, with no predetermined schedule, but all will be rare and released in highly limited quantities. With each release, Stitzel Reserve will showcase the best of what Stitzel-Weller Distillery has to offer, reinforcing the historic site's role as a custodian of exceptional whiskey. The inaugural offering is available for sale on-site at the distillery for consumers aged 21+ as of June 2025. Individual serves of the new whiskey are also available through a bespoke tasting experience at the Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, and will include an etched whiskey glass with a branded bag and a limited edition Stitzel-Weller Distillery pin with purchase. Befitting of its rarity, pricing of the 750mL bottle will be available upon request at the distillery. ABOUT STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLERYOriginally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry. Located only five miles from downtown Louisville, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery Experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. We are proud to invite guests to step foot on this hallowed ground and gain a unique perspective on the dichotomy of the historic contrasted with the innovations of tomorrow that include Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and I.W. Harper. ABOUT DIAGEODiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow us on Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. Media Contact:stitzelreserve@ View original content: SOURCE DIAGEO Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
