From hot canned coffee and corn soup to highballs, dashi, and even gyoza, Japan’s vending machines offer a fascinating look at everyday eating across the country. Tanner Bowden is a writer, editor, ...

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White Castle is introducing vending machines that serve hot sliders on demand. The first kiosks are located at airports in Boston and Fort Myers, Florida. There are currently no plans to install the ...

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg is taking a new step to help save lives in the fight against opioid overdoses. For years, James Moore had handed out free Narcan at his Hattiesburg bike shop, ...

In most places, vending machines mean soda, chips, and a quick snack. In Japan, they’ve evolved into something far more unexpected. Along sidewalks and train stations, machines sell items that feel ...

Loneliness is considered a serious health issue, worsened by the COVID pandemic. Coca-Cola's "Hug Me" vending machines reward users with soda for giving hugs. “Our goal was…to put a smile on your face ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The health department has installed four HealthToGo vending machines throughout Lincoln, offering free health, hygiene and safety supplies to residents. The machines currently ...

Imagine this: You're sitting at Boston's Logan International Airport, stomach growling (you skipped dinner amid a mad dash to your gate). Looking up from your phone, you spot a blue-and-white vending ...

CHARLOTTE — A popular charity vending machine is coming back to Charlotte for the holidays. The Light the World Giving Machine allows visitors to purchase real items for people in need, such as eye ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington nonprofit has launched a vending machine that offers 24-hour access to fresh, hot meals as part of its initiative to combat food insecurity in the community.