Watertown Dunkin' creates "Cheers-like" environment to inspire customers
A manager at a Dunkin' in Watertown is going above and beyond to make every customer feel like they're at "Cheers."
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Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Matt Damon star in Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial
New England was on full display during a star-studded Super Bowl commercial by Dunkin'.
Here are the stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
How McDonald's CosMc's drinks compare in sugar and calories
How do CosMc's, Starbucks and Dunkin' drinks stack up in calories and sugar? We looked at the nutritional breakdown of 5 similar beverages across the companies to see how they compare.
Dunkin' releases Super Bowl ad outtakes starring Ben Affleck
The Bostonian helped the chain strike gold with their first ever Super Bowl commercial. Here's what didn't make the cut.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Dunkin' ad makes Super Bowl debut
The chain enlisted Affleck's help after footage of him working the drive-thru window at a Massachusetts location went viral last month.
Charli D'Amelio to co-host 2023 Kids' Choice Awards
The 2023 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be held on March 4.
Woman sues Dunkin' store owner over alleged humiliating coffee spill
The suit says the "scalding" hot coffee spilled onto her in a car in the drive-thru of a Brockton, Massachusetts location – and that what happened next made matters worse.
Dunkin' Donuts in talks to be bought by Arby's owner
Restaurant operator Inspire Brands looking to expand its growing portfolio of fast-food chains.
Dunkin' hiring 25,000 people amid signs of COVID-19 recovery
Coffee-and-donut chain launches national ad campaign touting benefits of working at one of its 9,630 U.S. outlets.
Postal worker leaves notes, gift cards for 2020 grads
He says he has delivered "at least" 25 cards so far, paying for them all himself.
Can't make it to Dunkin'? Light a candle instead
Restaurant chain teams with fragrance company to offer candles that smell like coffee and donuts
Dunkin' bans the "double-cup" as it eliminates foam cups
The double-cup habit, started in New England, may be "hard" for some to break, a spokeswoman said
Which fast-food chain has the fastest drive-thru?
Hate to wait for your burger? A new study ranks America's speediest fast-food joints when you're behind the wheel
Hackers said to hit 300,000 Dunkin' customers
The coffee chain allegedly failed to notify 300,000 customers they were impacted by a cyber attack last year
Beyond Meat cooking up meatless bacon
Beyond Meat has already made a foray into the breakfast industry, serving up breakfast sausage at Dunkin' and Tim Hortons
On National Doughnut Day, some Dunkin' Donuts customers warned of hepatitis A infection
Health officials say an infectious worker at a Dunkin' Donuts may have exposed customers to the disease
Caffeine jolt: Dunkin' Donuts tiny house runs on coffee power
Transportable home, including hot tub, runs on a biofuel blend of oil extracted from spent java grounds
McDonald's sued (again) over hot water burn
Mom files $1.6 million suit against fast-food chain and Oregon restaurant, saying 14-year-old daughter badly burned
Dunkin' Donuts fires workers for dumping water on homeless man
Video shows employees dousing man who had fallen asleep in one of the chain's restaurants
Dunkin Donuts is changing its name
Starting in January, the restaurant chain will sport a new look as it seeks to appeal to younger customers
Dunkin' Donuts adds its first gluten-free product
The donut chain added a gluten-free fudge brownie in an effort to reach consumers with dietary restrictions
Donut-eating champ caught stealing from Dunkin' Donuts, cops say
Bradley Hardison, 27, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has been arrested again — this time accused of stealing from a donut shop
Dunkin' opens restaurant without the "Donuts" in its name
Dunkin' Donuts says a new store near Boston is the "next generation" and will be known simply as Dunkin'
Dunkin' CEO: We will always make the doughnuts
Sure, chain may drop "Donuts" from name, but company's chief executive insists that's hardly the hole story
The secret double life of Thomas Crooks, Trump's would-be assassin
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
State Department to start layoffs in coming days, cutting U.S. staff by 15%
The State Department is planning to lay off hundreds of U.S. staff, part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.
Fired Justice Department official warns we are "driving straight into an abyss"
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
Texas overhauls anti-abortion program that spent millions with little oversight
After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas' funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers was riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada
Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.
Protesters, Border Patrol agents clash near Southern California farm
U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed what appeared to be tear gas canisters and less-than-lethal rounds into the crowd.
Who's policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it's misspent?
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Physical therapist dies inside hyperbaric oxygen chamber in Arizona
The 43-year-old physical therapist was found dead inside the hyperbaric chamber after a fire was reported at his Arizona medical facility.
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Texas overhauls anti-abortion program that spent millions with little oversight
After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas' funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers was riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.
The secret double life of Thomas Crooks, Trump's would-be assassin
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
State Department to start layoffs in coming days, cutting U.S. staff by 15%
The State Department is planning to lay off hundreds of U.S. staff, part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
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How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada
Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.
Trump's tariffs giving CEO of bedding company sleepless nights
Revenue losses from tariffs forced Standard Fiber to cut about 45 of its 250 workers, its CEO said.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
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Texas overhauls anti-abortion program that spent millions with little oversight
After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas' funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers was riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.
Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
Who's policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it's misspent?
State Department to start layoffs in coming days, cutting U.S. staff by 15%
The State Department is planning to lay off hundreds of U.S. staff, part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada
Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.
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Who's policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
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Tick bites are causing a spike in ER visits this year. An expert explains why.
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
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German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.
Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Possible breakthrough in search for dozens allegedly killed by rogue cops
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
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Justin Bieber releases surprise album hours after teasing it online
"Swag" is Justin Bieber's first album since becoming a father last year, and his first since "Justice," which was released in 2021.
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Rachel Brosnahan on starring as iconic Lois Lane in "Superman"
Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane in the new "Superman" movie. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing for the role.
Jack Alcott on "Dexter: Resurrection"
"Dexter: Resurrection" debuts on Friday with actor Jack Alcott reprising his role for the series. The show left off with Dexter's son, Harrison – played by Alcott – finding out his father may not be the vigilante killer he claimed to be. Alcott talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about reprising his role and what to expect.
Alison Krauss & Union Station reunion
Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station are back together for the first time in more than a decade. They have a new album and a new star joining them. CBS News' Anthony Mason spoke to the band members about their long-awaited reunion.
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Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Elon Musk unveils Grok 4 update
Elon Musk's xAI is rolling out Grok 4 after the previous model, Grok 3, made a series of antisemitic posts praising Hitler. Mike Isaac, technology reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia first company valued over $4 trillion
Nvidia became the first public corporation to be valued at more than $4 trillion based on the rising price of its stock before dipping below $4 trillion at market close. The company makes computer chips. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Possible breakthrough in search for dozens allegedly killed by rogue cops
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
Stowaway faces sentencing
57-year-old Svetlana Dali, the woman charged after she allegedly snuck on a flight to Paris from New York City, is expecting her sentence. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Authorities hunting fugitive dad instead find look-alike hiker in Idaho
Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
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Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Russia launches more strikes on Ukraine
Russian strikes against Ukraine persisted overnight and reportedly injured at least nine people and caused damage to a maternity hospital, according to officials. This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European allies in Rome. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Extreme heat hits Southwest U.S.
The Southwest portion of the U.S. has been experiencing extreme heat. In Phoenix, there have been just four days in the last five weeks where the high temperature did not top 100 degrees.
Questions swirl over flood maps in Texas
Crews in Central Texas are facing new challenges as they continue to search for people who remain missing after flash flooding slammed the region one week ago. Law enforcement says there are more than 2,100 responders working to find the remaining victims. On Friday, President Trump will visit the area. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada
President Trump is threatening 35% tariffs on Canada and cited fentanyl entering the U.S. from the north as one of the reasons. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more on Mr. Trump's letter and Prime Minister Mark Carney's response.
Trump headed to Texas to tour flood damage
President Trump is set to travel to Texas to visit the areas hit by catastrophic floods. This comes as questions loom about his administration's plans for FEMA, and how residents were notified about the weather events. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.