Solo dining orders have soared since 2021, according to a report by one of the world's largest restaurant companies. Why it matters: Eating alone doesn't necessarily mean you're lonely. In many cases, it's about self-care . The big picture: More people are skipping group meals to treat themselves instead, per Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. By the numbers: Nearly 70% of solo diners decline to use discounts, despite higher food prices and recession fears . Roughly a quarter say they're satisfying a specific craving, often snacks or drinks, per the report . - Solo orders now make up 47% of fast-food trips — compared to 31% in 2021. And at full-service restaurants, reservations for…
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Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ending graduate-level programs for military personnel at the school, which he claimed had become a breeding ground for “radical ideologies.”
