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The author with her father. Courtesy of the author Dad and I were flying across the Atlantic because I had a business launch, and he was my plus one. When we checked in, we realized that my dad had accidentally bought Mom's passport instead of his. He was distraught, and I calmed him down, as if I were the parent. Still, I left him at the airport. I was a Londoner and had recently accepted a job at a magazine in New York City. The new company paid for my father and me to fly to America so I could celebrate its relaunch, meet my editors, and search for apartments. Dad, then 69, was up for an adventure as my plus one. He traveled by coach from his home in northern England, and we then got a 4.30 am cab from my house to Heathrow Airport. A Virgin Atlantic representative asked to see our passports as we checked in for our flight to John F. Kennedy. Dad brought Mom's passport by mistake We handed them over. The rep examined the documents and reached for her glasses. "That's your wife's passport," she said to my dad, looking amused. "I need to see yours." Dad hesitated. Then his face fell, and he started to shake. "What's wrong?" I said. Dad held his head in his hands. He'd brought Mom's passport by mistake, grabbing it from the filing cabinet without thinking and leaving his behind. He was terribly forgetful I'd never seen him so upset. His body seemed to crumple as he absorbed the shock. There was no chance we could get the passport in time for our flight. We rang my 74-year-old mom, who delivered the equivalent of a Howler in Harry Potter, yelling at my dad for being so stupid (her words). Unfortunately, Dad was terribly forgetful and had a history of it. The family trip to Egypt was slightly marred by the author's dad's forgetfulness. Courtesy of the author Once, the Gatwick Airport information desk issued a tannoy announcement informing "a Mr. Ridley traveling to Ajaccio" that our passports and boarding passes had been found in a bathroom. Then there was the family vacation to Egypt in the mid-70s, when Dad had to make a 5-hour round trip, retracing our steps. We waited while he took a taxi back and forth across the desert to collect our passports from the previous night's hotel. I had to take charge of the situation I was first inclined to berate my dad, as Mom had. I was deeply embarrassed by the prospect of missing the meeting. What on earth would the bosses think of me? Then, as Dad sat in despair, I felt bad. He was already beating himself up, so pointing fingers would have made matters worse. I remembered the times he had forgiven me for losing something important as a child. In that moment, I recognized that I had to take charge. It led to a change in the dynamics of our relationship. I needed to step into my dad's shoes and be the responsible adult. We were transferred to a later flight I called my brother-in-law, who worked as a police officer at the small airport near my parents' home. Then I got Mom to drive to meet him with Dad's passport. A pilot, who was headed to Heathrow around lunchtime, offered to bring it down. I coordinated our rendezvous inside the terminal. Virgin Atlantic was great because they managed to get us on a flight to Newark, New Jersey, albeit in the late afternoon. The author with her dad on her wedding day. Courtesy of Rachel Miranda Photography Still, I was concerned about missing the events in New York when I was supposed to make a good impression. I felt as distraught as my dad when he realized his mistake. It sounds selfish, but I decided to rush to board the original flight. Dad was almost back to his old self, and the arrangements for retrieving his passport were in place. He said he'd be OK and not to worry. I flew to JFK alone, super-stressed as the plane took off. I felt guilty and horrible for leaving my dad behind. It was as if I'd abandoned him and put my own needs first. We've dined out on the story I arrived on time for the meeting and the big launch in Manhattan. I somewhat shamefully sipped champagne, while wondering how Dad was getting on. We reunited much later that night after he frugally took a bus from Newark to Port Authority and then walked across the city to our hotel. It was lovely to see him, and I hugged him tight. We have since dined out on the story, along with all the others of his absentmindedness. Still, at least one good thing came out of the fiasco: Dad is now 90, and though he doesn't fly anymore, he hasn't forgotten his passport since. Read the original article on Business Insider

Defense officials believe laser and other directed energy weapons could be sustainable answers to drones. US Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna DoD announced big awards for the development of new laser weapons. Projects involving lasers and other directed-energy weapons are seen as low-cost defense options. With these weapons, there have long been concerns about the technical hurdles and power generation. The Department of Defense is investing millions of dollars in new laser weapons that can shoot down enemy drones and cruise missiles. Laser weapons are experimental, and the US has spent years developing the concept for land, air, and sea. Officials believe lasers could add to defensive arsenals and help reduce the strain on traditional interceptors as a lower-cost-per-shot option. On Thursday, DoD announced agreements in support of its Joint Laser Weapon Systems program with nLIGHT Defense, a high-power laser developer, and Lockheed Martin Aculight, the prime's laser weapon division. The initial DoD award value is $86 million with a total program maximum of $847 million. "By developing containerized high-energy laser weapons, the Department aims to provide combatant commanders with scalable, cost-effective intercept solutions for asymmetric and high-tier adversary threats," the Pentagon said in a press release. Due to "urgent operational demands," the initial laser weapon prototypes will have approximately 150 kilowatts of power, but DoD expects to boost that to a range of 300 to 500kW, which is the anticipated power needed to counter cruise missiles. The announcement said that a separate "laser source" will develop a 500kW solution as part of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative (HELSI). LOCUST, one of DoD's laser weapons projects, recently detected and destroyed drones in a live-fire exercise. US Navy courtesy photo "We must actively defend the homeland against emerging threats," Emil Michael, under secretary of defense for research and engineering, said, per the release. "We are partnering with industry to rapidly deliver deep magazine directed energy capabilities to the Joint Force that can be seamlessly deployed across multiple domains." DoD has long looked to lasers as cheaper, more sustainable air defense options, especially for hitting inexpensive targets like drones rather than expending high-value missiles or interceptors. The defense department said "these prototype systems offer critical operational advantages over traditional kinetic systems, including speed-of-light engagement, exceptionally deep magazines and significantly lower cost-per-intercept, attributes essential for countering high-volume UAS [Uncrewed Aerial Systems] swarms and advanced cruise missile threats." With sufficient electricity, laser weaponry could fire repeatedly at a much lower cost than missiles. But bigger targets require more power, and the weapons generate intense heat, making strong power and cooling systems essential. The Navy has looked at battery packs that could supply lasers with extra power, while the Army has tested lasers mounted on Stryker vehicles to shoot down drones and incoming rockets. The services are also working on other types of directed-energy weapons; however, many of these systems are still experimental, and some programs have been cut or canceled because they proved too difficult or costly to make practical. Last month, DoD held a demonstration of several laser and directed energy weapons for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Laser Wars reported. It's the first publicly known instance of a defense secretary observing a live-fire event for these weapons. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Rep. Tim Walberg introduced a bill to allow the transfer of student-loan account management from the Education Department to the Treasury. Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images House GOP introduced a slate of bills intended to "right-size" the Education Department. One of the bills codifies the department's plan to transfer student-loan accounts to the Treasury. The transfer is set to occur in phases, beginning with defaulted borrowers' accounts. House Republicans introduced a slate of bills to help dismantle the Department of Education — including one that would allow for the transfer of millions of student-loan accounts to the Treasury Department. On Thursday, the House education committee unveiled 10 bills to codify the Trump administration's plans to "right-size" the Education Department, which would involve partnerships with other federal agencies to assume the department's responsibilities. "Rather than allowing unnecessary layers of Washington bureaucracy stand between families and the services they rely on, the bills would transfer key statutory authorities to agencies better equipped to carry them out," Rep. Tim Walberg, the committee chair, said in a statement. The agreement between the Education and Treasury departments, announced in March, said that the transfer of student-loan accounts would occur in phases, beginning with defaulted student-loan borrowers' accounts. Later phases would aim to transfer the management of non-defaulted accounts to the Treasury. Ellen Keast, the department's press secretary for higher education, said in a statement that the legislation codifies "commonsense partnerships to reduce the federal education bureaucracy and improve education outcomes for our nation's students." The administration has maintained that the Treasury is the best agency to oversee federal student loans. Education Sec. Linda McMahon said in a March statement that the Education Department has "failed to effectively manage" student-loan programs, and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent said that his agency has "the unique experience, the operational capability, and the financial expertise to bring long overdue financial discipline to the program and be better stewards of taxpayer dollars." However, education policy experts and former administration officials have said there's a lack of evidence that the Treasury has the operational capabilities necessary to facilitate complex student-loan repayment programs. The agencies have not commented on how soon the transfer would begin; the Treasury confirmed to lawmakers in an April letter that it started preparations to take over the defaulted student-loan portfolio. Rachel Gittleman, president of AFGE Local 252 — which represents Education Department employees — said in a Friday statement that the slate of bills "actually create many more layers of red tape for the American public and for federal employees trying to serve students and families." Have a story to share about student loans? Contact this reporter at asheffey@businessinsider.com. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Fidji Simo announced on Thursday that she's stepping down from her executive role at OpenAI. JOEL SAGET / AFP Fidij Simo is stepping down from her executive role at OpenAI. Simo took medical leave in April to treat postural tachycardia syndrome, or POTS. POTS is a disorder that can cause heart palpitations, lightheadedness, and fainting. Fidji Simo is stepping down from her executive role at OpenAI. Simo, the company's applications CEO, said she is leaving her full-time role due to her chronic illness in an X post on Thursday. She will transition to a part-time advisor. Simo, who cofounded the Complex Disorders Alliance and the Metrodara Foundation, was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, in 2019. She was initially misdiagnosed by doctors, including one who credited her health issues to being a "tired mom," Simo told Fortune in 2021. This April, Simo took a temporary medical leave to treat the chronic illness. "During that time, it became clear that the road to recovery would be much longer and more complex than I had anticipated — and that I needed to focus on it fully," Simo wrote on X. "When I went on leave, many people told me I was courageous for prioritizing my health. The truth is that I am only making this decision now because I failed to make it many times before." Today, I shared with the OpenAI team that I have decided to leave my full-time role at OpenAI and transition to being a part-time advisor. Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I’ve lived with for seven years. During that… — Fidji Simo (@fidjissimo) July 9, 2026 POTS affects the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said people with POTS often have orthostatic intolerance, which is a set of symptoms that occur when a person stands up and are relieved by lying down. "Symptoms of orthostatic intolerance, which often include dizziness or fainting, happen because not enough blood flows back to the heart when the person moves from a lying down or seated position to standing up," the agency said. Through Simo's organizations, scientists are conducting research and trying to find cures for disorders like POTS. Who is most likely to get POTS? Although anyone can be diagnosed with POTS, the disorder mostly affects people between 15 and 50 years old. POTS is more common in women than in men. "POTS commonly begins after a pregnancy, major surgery, puberty, trauma, or a viral illness. Some people report an increase in episodes of POTS right before their menstrual periods," the National Institutes of Health says. People with a family history of POTS are at a "higher risk." What are the symptoms of POTS? A "classic" symptom of POTS is a fast heartbeat, but the disorder can also cause dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and heart palpitations that occur when standing up. "Some people may have blurred vision or tunnel vision, weakness in the legs, chest pain or other pain, fatigue, sleep problems, digestive issues, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating," the NIH said. Over time, POTS symptoms can improve, but some may remain or persist for a long time. Why is POTS hard to diagnose? The NIH says scientists aren't sure what exactly causes POTS. "Doctors typically begin by reviewing a person's medical history and discussing their symptoms," the health agency says. "They may also measure heart rate and blood pressure and observe how the body responds to changes in position, such as standing up quickly." How is POTS treated? Treatment for POTS is focused on managing issues with blood flow and low blood volume. Some medications can offer short-term relief, but scientists are still determining their long-term effectiveness. Lifestyle changes can help lessen symptoms, including increasing salt intake and staying hydrated. How does COVID-19 impact POTS? Some people with long-term COVID have developed POTS, but scientists are still determining why, according to the NIH. People with POTS symptoms related to COVID-19 can also experience anxiety, depression, cognitive issues, brain fog, and sleep problems. Read the original article on Business Insider

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I tried chicken tenders from 14 different fast-food chains and ranked them based on taste and value. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I tried chicken tenders from 14 different fast-food chains. Chick-fil-A and KFC's chicken tenders had similar textures. Raising Cane's impressed me with its crispy yet juicy tenders and delicious signature sauce. The fast-food chicken wars have entered a new battleground — now, it's all about the tender. McDonald's launched its McCrispy Strips in May 2025, marking the first time chicken strips had been on its menu since the COVID-19 pandemic. Next up, in June 2025, Taco Bell introduced its new Crispy Chicken Strips, with Taco Bell's CMO Taylor Montgomery telling Business Insider that Gen Z was eating more crispy chicken than other generations, and "we need to evolve to where youth culture and the next generation of consumers are going." Then, in September 2025, Wendy's launched its own Tendys and a lineup of six new sauces for dunking. I compared chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains. Here's how they ranked, from worst to best, based on taste and value. Of all the chicken tenders I tried, Whataburger's didn't completely wow me. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A three-piece chicken tender cost $7.48 at Whataburger at the location I visited in Austin. The chicken tenders were large and perfectly fried. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I thought the tenders could only be described as "classic" — they weren't anything out-of-the-box, but I enjoyed them. The meat inside was juicy, but I thought the fried coating could have had a bit more crunch. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken tenders tasted good on their own, as well as with ranch dipping sauce. They weren't bad by any stretch of the imagination. However, I did think the other tenders I tried were slightly crispier and had slightly more flavor in the batter. Regardless, for a relatively low price, I'd definitely order these again. I also ordered chicken tenders from Cook Out, a regional chain I visited in South Carolina. Cook Out chicken tenders. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The three-piece "snack" cost $4.99, not including tax. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside. Cook Out chicken tender. Erin McDowell/Business Insider They were a good size, and I thought the price was a great deal for the generous portion I received. However, there wasn't an abundance of chicken meat inside. Cook Out chicken tender. Erin McDowell/Business Insider These were undeniably classic chicken tenders, similar to the ones from Whataburger, but they were a touch too fried for my liking. Still, I thought they were well-seasoned and had a lot of peppery flavor. Smashburger's chicken tenders were just slightly too fried for my liking. Erin McDowell/Business Insider An order of three chicken tenders from Smashburger costs $9.99, excluding tax and fees. I thought this was a little pricey, especially compared to some of the other chains' prices. The chicken tenders were heavily fried and bigger than others I tried. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The breading on the chicken tenders felt thick and crunchy. The chicken tenders, overall, tasted dry, even when paired with sauce. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken meat inside and the ranch dipping sauce provided could only do so much to offset the intense dryness of the crunchy breading. The next time I order from Smashburger, I'll stick to the chain's beef offerings. Next up were the crispy chicken tenders from Sonic Drive-In. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A five-piece order of chicken tenders cost $8.41, excluding tax. The chicken tenders were evenly fried but on the thinner side. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Rather than thick and juicy like some of the other chicken tenders I tried, these were flatter. In fact, I'd say these were the thinnest and flattest tenders out of all the ones I tried. I enjoyed the flavor of the seasoning, but there was a lot to be desired in the texture. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken was on the drier side, and there simply wasn't a lot of it. I gravitate toward thicker, more shreddable chicken tenders, and these slightly missed the mark for me. However, the flavor was definitely there — the breading had a peppery essence, and the tenders were evenly fried. My 10th favorite chicken tenders came from Popeyes. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A three-piece tender combo costs $16.89 before taxes and fees. The meal deal included a large serving of fries, a drink, and a biscuit, as well as a choice of dipping sauces.  The chicken tenders from Popeyes were crispy, flaky, and crunchy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I really liked the crunchy exterior. The meat inside was flaky and moist. Popeyes chicken tender dipped in ranch sauce. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The batter was flavorful — I could taste hints of seasoning and buttermilk, although they weren't quite as buttery-tasting as the Chick-fil-A tenders. However, this meal felt expensive for only three chicken tenders, even though they were large. I thought the chicken tenders from Bojangles were flavorful and super crispy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A four-piece chicken tenders combo, including fries, a medium drink, and a biscuit, cost me $10.49, excluding taxes and fees. I thought the chicken tenders were a good size. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The texture and flavor of the breading made them taste like a cross between the chicken tenders from Chick-fil-A and Cook Out.  The breading was peppery, just the right thickness, and perfectly encased the juicy white chicken. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I also thought the price was fair, considering the amount of food I received. The chicken tenders paired perfectly with honey mustard but were also tasty on their own. I would definitely order these again. Wendy's became the latest chain to bring out chicken tenders. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Wendy's new tenders are available in a three-piece or four-piece option. I ordered a three-piece tender for $8.12, excluding tax and fees, at my local restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. "Consumers told us what they wanted in a chicken tender, and we listened — taste-tested, fine-tuned, and delivered," Lindsay Radkoski, Wendy's US chief marketing officer, told Business Insider of the 2025 launch. The tenders were about the same size as the ones from McDonald's, but crispier. The breading was crunchier and thicker than some other chains. Erin McDowell/Business Insider However, I preferred the slightly thinner breading on the McDonald's and KFC tenders. In terms of flavor, these tenders had a distinct peppery flavor that paired well with the new signature sauce introduced with the tenders' release. These tenders were solid, and I'd order them again. The breading was well seasoned, but I wanted more chicken. Erin McDowell/Business Insider However, the slight lack of chicken meat inside — at least compared to other chains — and the chunky breading prevented Wendy's tenders from ranking higher for me. KFC's original recipe chicken tenders really impressed me with their taste and value. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I ordered a four-piece tender meal for $13.65, excluding taxes and fees, in Brooklyn, New York. Although it was more expensive than some other chains, it also seemed like an excellent value for the amount of food I received.  The tenders were well-breaded on the outside, though the breading wasn't as crispy or crunchy as others I tried. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The breading stuck closely to the chicken tenders, rather than having a thick or crunchy texture. However, the chicken tenders paired well with the chain's honey mustard and comeback sauce. The breading had a tasty, very peppery flavor to it that was unique compared to the other chicken tenders I tried. The chicken tenders were flavorful and contained an impressive amount of white meat chicken. Erin McDowell/Business Insider However, the slightly less crispy texture of the breading meant they didn't come out on top when compared to the last six chains I tried. McDonald's launched its new McCrispy Strips nationwide in May 2025. Erin McDowell/Business Insider At my local McDonald's in Brooklyn, New York, three McCrispy chicken strips cost $10.99, excluding tax and fees. The chicken strips were large and evenly coated in breading. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken strips differed from the chain's buttermilk crispy tenders, which were discontinued in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chicken tenders haven't been on the menu since, despite fans' pleas to bring them back. The breading was relatively thin but very crispy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Unlike some flakier chicken tenders, each bite was evenly coated in well-seasoned, peppery breading. Inside, the chicken meat was thick and juicy. Paired with the chain's creamy chili sauce, which was specifically created to go with the chicken strips, these packed a decent amount of flavor. However, on their own, I thought they were just a touch blander than some of the higher-ranked tenders I tried. Taco Bell released chicken strips after debuting its crispy nuggets in late 2024. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Launched in June 2025, Taco Bell's chicken strips were available in three types of tacos and burritos, or on their own with dipping sauce. The chicken strips have been unavailable since January, but Taco Bell frequently discontinues and rereleases items as limited-time offerings, meaning they could be back at some point. An order of chicken strips and two sauces cost $9.14, excluding tax and fees. The chicken strips were thick, juicy, and perfectly crispy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken strips were marinated in zesty jalapeño buttermilk and breaded with crispy tortilla chips and breadcrumbs, which is the same formula as the chain's chicken nuggets, which I ranked as my favorite across six chains. The chicken strips packed a lot of flavor. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The breading was super flavorful, and I definitely got hints of tortilla chip. The chicken inside was also moist and juicy, while the breading remained crispy. My only real complaint was that I wanted more than two. Chick-fil-A's chicken tenders were perfectly crispy and juicy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider When it's not included in a meal deal, a three-piece chicken tender costs $9.69 at my nearest location in New York City. For a meal, the price bumps up to $17.35, excluding tax and fees. Some of the chicken pieces looked slightly darker and more fried than others. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Small bits of fried breading were scattered on the outside, which I always love with chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were nicely fried but still juicy on the inside. Erin McDowell/Business Insider When I dipped them in the chain's signature Chick-fil-A sauce, the experience was mouthwatering. The chicken tenders were also great on their own, with the perfect balance of crispy breading and a delicious, briny flavor. The sauce just took them over the edge. Wingstop's chicken tenders came in third place. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Wingstop recently revamped its chicken tenders, and I was excited to try them out. The chain sells its chicken in various flavors, from original hot to hickory-smoked barbecue and mango habanero. However, I ordered these chicken tenders plain. I ordered a five-piece chicken tender combo at my local Wingstop in Brooklyn, New York. It cost $15.39 and came with a drink, dipping sauce, and a regular side of fries. The chain also sells four chicken tenders, which come with one dipping sauce, for $10.69, plus tax and fees. The chicken tenders were large and well-breaded. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken tenders were deep golden in color and evenly fried, with small clumps of fried breading adding even more texture to every bite. These tenders were filled with real chicken. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken tender easily tore apart with every bite, which is something I look for. The breading itself was slightly peppery, but not overly flavorful. They paired well with Wingstop's signature ranch — my favorite of any fast-food ranch — and the chain's honey mustard. Wingstop delivered great classic tenders, though the breading didn't pack as much flavor as the top two chains I tried. Nevertheless, I'd definitely order these again. My second favorite chicken tenders came from Zaxby's. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A five-piece chicken tenders combo came with fries, a small drink, coleslaw, and a piece of Texas toast. I also asked for a side of honey mustard and Zaxby's famous Zax sauce. My meal cost $15.43, excluding taxes and fees. The breading of the chicken tenders was similar to Chick-fil-A's in consistency, flavor, and texture, but I thought these ones had more meat. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The breading was crispy and flavorful, with a slight sweetness. The chicken tenders held their own without sauce but were really taken to the next level when dipped in the tangy Zax sauce. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Zax sauce tastes similar to the Cane's sauce I tried from Raising Cane's, but I found it to be just ever-so-slightly less flavorful — it didn't have the same kick. However, the chicken tenders really impressed me. They were a good size, extremely flavorful, and addictively delicious. I found myself craving even more than the five chicken tenders I was given, which is rare for me. In the end, it was a really tough call on whether I preferred Zaxby's or Raising Cane's chicken tenders. But my favorite chicken tenders came from Raising Cane's. Erin McDowell/Business Insider A combo that includes three chicken fingers, fries, Cane's sauce, Texas toast, and a regular drink costs $12.19, excluding tax and any additions or swaps.  The chicken tenders were super crispy. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken tenders were also thick. After biting in, I could actually see the strips of white chicken underneath, which, in my experience, you don't always find with fast-food chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were crispy and juicy on the inside — I had to give them the win. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I tried the tenders on their own and with the Cane's sauce. On their own, the tenders were simply everything one could ask for: thick, juicy, and crispy on the outside. The chain is famous for its chicken-complementing sauce, and after biting in, I could definitely see why. It had a slight kick, and it was creamy and surprisingly tangy. It paired perfectly with the chicken and was unlike any other sauce I've ever tried. In the end, Raising Cane's took home the win for me with the chain's near-perfect chicken tenders and fair prices. Read the original article on Business Insider

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