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Jun 29, 2021

It’s not just chicken wings

Food shortages in the U.S. are running deeper right now. At least nine fast-food chains and restaurants surveyed by Reuters acknowledged some of their locations are dealing with shortages of key ingredients and products, as firms deal with end-of-lockdown distortions in supply chains. Plus, Facebook escapes one big antitrust lawsuit … for now. And, a new season of “Million Bazillion,” Marketplace’s podcast about money for kids and their families, and this week’s episode — all about taxes.

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The chain Wingstop just launched a brand focused on another part of the bird, calling itself "Thighstop."
The chain Wingstop just launched a brand focused on another part of the bird, calling itself "Thighstop."
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It’s not just chicken wings