New quarters feature pilgrims, not civil rights

Commemorative quarter-dollar depicting two Pilgrims on front and the Mayflower on the back. Source: U.S. Mint The U.S. Mint on Wednesday revealed special quarter-dollar coin designs for the 250th birthday of the U.S. featuring pilgrims and former presidents rather than previously floated civil rights themes. Designs considered ahead of next year’s anniversary included those focused…

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Food inflation leads diners to cheaper menu items

Consumers are still dining out, but instead of higher-priced entrees, many are ordering more appetizers. As food inflation and affordability dominates the conversation about the U.S. consumer, new restaurant purchasing data shows even among Americans who are going to restaurants, many are in the mindset of cutting back. “Appetizer orders are up 20% year over…

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