49th annual Watermelon Stampede will cause delays for Muscatine drivers

The Steak Cut Most People Overlook (But It Can Be Surprisingly Tender)

Don't overlook the Chuck Eye steak when shopping for steaks at the grocery store. If cooked right, they can be tender with a ton of beefy flavor. To find the Chuck Eye on a cow you must go to the front of the animal, near the head. This part of the cow has a lot of flavor but the muscles do a lot of work so they can be tough.

Margaret Minnicks

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Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, is out of intensive care and making progress, according to a statement released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Ashburn, VA · 16d

The Maine Monitor

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Maine state trooper was suspended for punching handcuffed woman in the face

This story was jointly reported and published as part of a coordinated investigative and explanatory reporting project of The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News’ Maine Focus team. This project enhances in-depth local journalism and expands public access to the reporting. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Maine · 23d

intentionalhospitality

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I Stopped Frying Bacon On The Stove and Used This 9 Minute Trick

Frying bacon in a skillet means standing at the stove, wiping down grease splatters, and scrubbing a pan afterward. This microwave method skips all of that. A full package of bacon is done in about 9 minutes, using nothing but a plate and paper towels.

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CJ Coombs

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Still missing: The 1974 disappearance of Lisa Joy White in Vernon, Connecticut

Lisa Joy White has been missing from Vernon, Connecticut (Tolland County), since November 1, 1974, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have appeared at 56 years, though she would now be 65.

Vernon, CT · 22d

Eat Like No One Else

The One Mistake People Make When Bringing Home Tomatoes

Let me share why putting your tomatoes directly into the fridge when you bring them home might be a mistake. Years ago I learned from Alton Brown that putting tomatoes in the fridge was a no-no. The reason being that the flavor of the tomato will forever be changed once they have gone below a certain temperature. Alton says that.

Margaret Minnicks

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List of the 27 states where Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has been recalled, including Virginia

Most people probably know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked shredded iceberg lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico to a multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened at least 1,600 people over the last few weeks.

Virginia · 26d

CJ Coombs

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Seven-month-old Hamza Ali vanished from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, in 2013, and was never found

Hamza Ali has been missing from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), since April 8, 2013, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Hamza would now be 13 years old if still alive. He was last seen at home.

Upper Darby, PA · 5d

Eat Like No One Else

Things to Avoid When Shopping for Corn on the Cob In August

Here is a list of things that you will want to avoid when you are shopping for sweet corn on the cob this month. Fresh corn on the cob season is sadly going to be coming to an end soon. But there is still plenty of time this month to pick out some corn before the season ends. Here are some things you will want to avoid when shopping.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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20 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking On An Electric Stove Top

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Dianna Carney

Don’t Let Your Charger Start a House Fire (& Why You Might Not Realize It Until It's Too Late)

Electrical fires remain a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 65. Taking just a few minutes to evaluate your everyday cord and outlet habits is a small investment of time that could ultimately save your family's life.

Massachusetts · 2d

Margaret Minnicks

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Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 12d

Kateable

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The Spray I Use on My Couch Once a Week

No matter how often I vacuum, my couch always seems to collect a little bit of everything—pet hair, crumbs, everyday odors, and the occasional mystery stain. A while back, I started making a simple fabric refresher spray that I use once a week after vacuuming the furniture. It takes less than a minute to use, and it helps my living room feel cleaner and smell fresh between deep cleanings.

23d

David Heitz

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How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

20d

Letters from Leo

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Nun Arrested By ICE Walking to Mass Speaks Out

Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja held a press conference at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen, Texas, on Thursday and spoke publicly for the first time about her June 28 arrest by federal agents who handcuffed her on her way to Mass.

Mcallen, TX · 21d

Thomas Smith

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Never Plug These 7 Major Appliances Into an Extension Cord, Fire-Safety Experts Warn

An extension cord can be a convenient way to power a lamp, phone charger or tool for a short-term job. But using one with a major appliance can create a much more serious hazard.

ChefManiac

I Put These Little Gnome Cupcakes on the Table and Suddenly Nobody Wanted the Regular Cake

Soft cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and transformed into tiny edible gnomes bring the kind of playful charm that gets people smiling before dessert even starts. Fluffy cake provides the sweet, tender base, while colorful frosting, candy details, and those unmistakable pointed hats turn each cupcake into its own little character. They can be whimsical, festive, or downright silly depending on how you decorate them, and that is half the fun. Underneath all the cuteness, you still get everything a good cupcake should deliver: moist cake, velvety frosting, and enough sweetness to make kids and grown-ups quietly choose their favorite gnome before taking a bite.

ChefManiac

Nobody Expects a Sleeve of Saltines to Turn Into the Candy Everyone Keeps Sneaking

Plain saltine crackers might be the last thing you would expect to become an irresistible candy, but one bubbling layer of buttery caramel changes everything. The crackers bake beneath a glossy brown-sugar toffee until they turn crisp, caramelized, and deeply buttery, then a layer of melty chocolate spreads over the top and settles into every corner. Once cooled and broken into rustic pieces, every bite delivers salty crunch, rich chocolate, and that hard-to-resist caramel snap. It is sweet, salty, crisp, and wonderfully old-school—the kind of pantry trick that feels almost too simple for something people keep wandering back to the kitchen to steal.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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22 Affordable Essentials to Stockpile for Emergencies Now

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

24d

Eat Like No One Else

The One Thing I Always Check Before Buying Peaches

Learn what I look for before I put peaches in my cart or basket at the grocery store or farmers market. One of the frustrations I hear from people is not knowing whether the peaches they are buying are going to be any good. Let me share with you what I look for to try and predict a good-tasting peach.

Oregon City, OR · 25d

Kateable

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I Quit Buying Toilet Bowl Cleaner

For years, buying toilet bowl cleaner was just another item on my grocery list. I'd use it once, put the bottle back under the sink, and buy another one when it ran out. Eventually, I realized I could make a simple homemade version with ingredients I already kept around the house. It cleans the toilet, freshens the bowl, and takes just a couple of minutes to put together.

23d

Dianna Carney

Tiny 10 lb Papillon Mix Pup Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Maxine, a tiny pup who recently came into their care and is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “Surrendered by owners from Mississippi, Maxine wants one thing in life: A home with YOU!” She is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 9d

ChefManiac

This Fried Bologna Sandwich Fed Families Through Hard Times—and Somehow Still Tastes Like Home

There is something deeply nostalgic about bologna sizzling in a hot skillet until the edges curl, brown, and turn just a little crisp. Piled onto soft bread with mustard, mayonnaise, cheese, or whatever the kitchen had on hand, this humble sandwich became a dependable meal when grocery budgets were tight and nothing went to waste. The warm, salty bologna against the soft bread delivers the kind of simple comfort that does not need fancy ingredients to be satisfying. It is cheap, quick, and full of the old-fashioned flavor many people remember from childhood kitchens, lunch counters, and meals made during leaner times.

ChefManiac

This 4-Ingredient Amish Beef Dinner Is Almost Too Easy to Be This Good

Savory beef, tender bell peppers, and old-fashioned pantry staples come together in the kind of baked dinner that feels humble, hearty, and deeply comforting. As it cooks, the peppers soften and sweeten, the beef stays rich and satisfying, and the whole dish develops those golden, lightly caramelized edges that make simple food taste far better than expected. It is the sort of meal that feels right at home in a farmhouse kitchen—practical, filling, and built around familiar ingredients instead of anything fancy. One pan does most of the work, which is exactly why recipes like this have a way of sticking around.

Dianna Carney

10-Week-Old Puppy Who Was "Put Out of a Car" Now Looking For New Home

Meet Army, a sweet young puppy who is hoping to put his traumatic past behind him and find a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Army after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This poor boy was put out of a car in Tennessee, but he's shaken off the past and is looking forward to a better future with you!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 3d

Dianna Carney