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Auction houses are listing Colonel Harland Sanders’ personal belongings, along with his former Kentucky home and the original KFC restaurant, in a sale that offers a rare glimpse into the founder’s life and the brand’s early history.
A Bangkok bar fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao near Chatuchak killed at least 27 people and injured dozens. Officials say the blaze may have been sparked by an electrical short circuit and that emergency exits appeared blocked, trapping patrons who mostly died from smoke inhalation; survivors reported the fire started near a stage and spread toward the back, with many victims found in bathrooms as investigators probe safety and licensing.
States are temporarily extending last-call hours for World Cup viewing to capitalize on demand, but many bar owners report mixed feelings and logistical hurdles, even in places like Massachusetts.
Texas’s oldest barbecue joints are closing or struggling to stay open as brisket and other meat prices climb, with brisket reportedly around $5.56 per pound in some cases. Owners are trimming menus, shifting to alternative meats, or facing closure, highlighting how rising costs are reshaping Texas’s beloved barbecue scene and threatening a storied regional cuisine.