Doritos Hike, Vegas Brawl, 49ers Eye Trades
PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and other snacks following weak North American sales; the snack economy continues its inevitable collapse.
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Las Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawl”, with reporting from KSL.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Las Vegas, 49ers, Doritos, North America.
- BBN covered this story before: Nasdaq Falls 1.25%, Asia Sinks, Dow Edges Up (October 8).
The real story
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- Fox NewsLas Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawl
- KSLPepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in North America
What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKSL reports PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in North America. Dorito inflation is a gift, Hank.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA gift? Vera, the nacho cheese dust standard is collapsing.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSoon a bag of chips will cost a kidney, and I've only got the one good one.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFox News says Las Vegas showgirls allegedly attacked two North Carolina tourists outside Planet Hollywood after a twenty dollar photo tip dispute escalated, with a high heel involved.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA twenty dollar tip caused a brawl. That's the most volatile asset on the Strip, and I'm long on heels.
The story so far
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- Nasdaq Falls 1.25%, Asia Sinks, Dow Edges Up · Fortune
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