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The Company Behind Every Diner Cup Just Changed Hands For nearly 70 years, if you walked into a roadside diner, grabbed a cup in a hospital waiting room, or helped yourself to the pot in an office break room, there was a good chance a BUNN machine made that coffee. Not a flashy machine. Not one th

The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill this week that cigar smokers across the state have been waiting for. House Bill 757, which aims to cap the state's existing 15 percent cigar tax at a maximum of 60 cents per cigar, cleared the chamber with a decisive 69-18 vote and now moves to th

The cigar world is no stranger to political headwinds, but the first months of this year have brought a wave of legislative action that every enthusiast needs to understand. From states cracking down on where and how tobacco can be sold, to others rolling out the welcome mat for new cigar bars, the

For generations, the morning routine for millions of Americans looked pretty much the same: roll out of bed, start a pot of drip coffee, and get on with the day. Maybe grab a cold brew on the way to the office. Simple. Reliable. Cheap enough that nobody thought twice about it. That era appears

A Global Industry Shifts Gears as New Players Challenge Old Giants The off-road motorcycle world is changing fast. What was once a market comfortably owned by a handful of Japanese and European brands has turned into a full-blown global competition, with manufacturers from China and Southeast Asia

The numbers are almost all in, and the American premium cigar market is holding its ground in ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Through the first eleven months of 2025, imports of premium cigars — the kind made by hand, rolled by skilled torcedores in countries like N

After a failed attempt last year, Maryland legislators are taking another swing at creating a formal license for cigar lounges that want to let customers enjoy a drink with their smoke. The proposed bills, reintroduced in the 2026 legislative session, aim to solve a problem that's been bugging ciga

The Premium Cigar Association has wrapped up its latest round of board elections, bringing fresh perspectives to the organization that's become synonymous with the industry's biggest annual gathering. The voting took place earlier this month, and the results mark a significant shift in the voluntee

The American coffee landscape is shifting, and the giant that once defined it is watching its grip loosen. While more Americans are drinking coffee than at any point in recent memory, the Seattle-based chain that taught the nation to order a venti half-caf macchiato is seeing its customers spread t

Walk into just about any cigar shop in America today, and you'll notice something different than you might have seen a decade ago. The glass cases and walk-in humidors tell a clear story about what smokers are reaching for when they make their purchases, and it's not what traditionalists might hope