Beloved convenience store chain Buc-ee’s gets ‘F’ grade after racking up customer complaints: ‘Worst thing he’s ever ate’

It touts the cleanest restrooms in America and a brisket sandwich that built a cult following, but Buc-ee’s received the worst possible grade from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB recently gave the Texas-based convenience store brand an “F” rating, citing a failure to respond to nearly 90 complaints filed against the business. The BBB assigns a rating between A+ and F, and although customer reviews do not impact the final grade, the company’s interaction and responsiveness to complaints are considered. According to the BBB’s website, many recent complaints cite overpriced items, various product issues, poor or rude customer service, and…

Why the Iran war may come down to the control of one tiny island

WASHINGTON — An island one-third the size of Manhattan controls virtually all Iranian crude oil exports — and experts say its fate could be essential to President Trump’s endgame with Tehran. Kharg Island is located about 16 miles off the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, making it difficult to…

Bill Ackman moves to take Pershing Square hedge fund public

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is taking his firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, public on the stock market while launching a new investment fund that aims to raise billions from everyday investors and major financial institutions. The new outfit, Pershing Square USA, is a closed-end fund — a type of investment…

Gonzaga player goes viral for reaction to crashing into cheerleader

One Gonzaga player briefly lost focus on ball and man.  Freshman guard Mario Saint-Supery produced a viral moment after crashing into a cheerleader during Monday’s WCC Tournament matchup with Oregon State at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.  The first-year Bulldog careened into the squad of Beavers’ cheerleaders under the hoop…

This cheap, easy habit can actually slow biological aging: study

It’s not such a tough pill to swallow. Biohackers have been trying to crack the code for eternal life — or at least to slow down biological aging, for a longer, healthier time on Earth. And while genetics, sleep habits, stress management and diet are the major drivers of health and aging, a…

Deion Sanders makes bold coaching decision for 2026

Colorado’s special teams unit will once again be coached by committee. Deion Sanders revealed last week that the Buffaloes do not plan on hiring a new special teams coordinator after dismissing Michael Pollock.  Coach Prime announced his decision to reporters on Friday, dismissing the notion that the team needed to…

Former Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst retires at 32

Not every former Baltimore Raven is headed to East Rutherford. Longtime tight end Hayden Hurst announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 32 in a long social media post he shared on the opening day of free agency. He did not play during the 2025 season after…

Hegseth says Russia ‘should not be involved’ in Iran war

Asked about President Trump’s phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hegseth responded, “I was not on it, but those that were said it was a strong call, reaffirming, hopefully, the opportunity for some peace in Russia and Ukraine, and also a recognition that as pertains to this conflict,…

New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs

Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while…

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