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A 'Planetary Wave' Is Heading for California and Could Cause Major Effects

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

California · 21d

Eat Like No One Else

The One Crispy Apple I'm Choosing Over Honeycrisp Right Now

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Elk Ridge, UT · 22d

Butter and Baggage

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The frosting you'll want on every cake this holiday season

If you're going to spend the holidays baking, you might as well have one frosting recipe you can count on for everything. This one comes together with just four ingredients and five minutes of mixing, no candy thermometer, no cooking on the stove. It's rich, tangy, and holds its shape well enough to pipe onto cupcakes or spread thick over a layer cake.

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Kateable

This Clears Up Cold Sores Almost Instantly—No Abreva Needed

Lemon balm is one of the most well-researched herbs for cold sores out there, it's actually been shown in clinical studies to reduce healing time and calm symptoms fast when applied right at the first sign of a tingle.

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Arizona Weatherman

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Tropical Storm Rachel to Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding, Potentially Gusty Winds for Arizona on Sunday

According to the Arizona Weatherman, Tropical Storm Rachel will make its presence known on Sunday, 11 Oct 2026, near Arizona. Expect heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding. The forecast track for the storm is to move over the southern border of California. The model data is narrowing the track deviation over the last 48 hours with a more westward component. Expect state impacts with this system.

Arizona · 4d

CJ Coombs

Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 12d

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Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp? Here's the Apple I'd Buy

Honeycrisp has been one of the most popular apples for years, but now Cosmic Crisp has come along to give it a run for its money. I've had both many times and am sharing what apple I would buy for sweetness, texture, price, and more.

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Dianna Carney

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Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 4d

Kateable

This Spice Clears Brain Fog Better Than Coffee

Rosemary has earned the nickname "herb of remembrance" for good reason, research has actually shown it sharpens focus and memory recall, all without the jittery crash that comes with coffee.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 29d

FlurrySports

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Michael Porter Jr. Sends Strong 3-Word Message to Sophie Cunningham

Indiana Fever fans have grown used to Sophie Cunningham’s outsized presence in Indianapolis. The 30-year-old guard has become a fan favorite at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for her shooting, toughness, and role as a key piece alongside Caitlin Clark and the rest of the core. Now, with free agency approaching, questions about her future have drawn outside attention—and a clear message of support from Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr.

Indianapolis, IN · 12h

Thomas Smith

Lining Your Oven With Foil Could Cost You Your Life, Experts Warn

A sheet of aluminum foil on the oven floor might seem like an easy way to catch bubbling cheese, pie filling and other spills. But appliance manufacturers warn that this cleanup shortcut can create a fire hazard -- and, in a gas oven, a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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CJ Coombs

Missing since early 2025 from Haleiwa, Hawaii: Samantha Ayako Chun was 17 when she disappeared

Samantha Ayako "Sammy" Chun disappeared in Haleiwa, Hawaii (Honolulu County), on January 17, 2015 , according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). At the time, she was 17 and would now be 18.

Haleiwa, HI · 8d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: 167,000 Lbs of Meat Were Just Recalled

Check the beef, pork and goat meat in your refrigerator or freezer. A North Carolina company has recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw meat after federal officials found that it was produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark.

Lucama, NC · 20d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2019 from Rapid City, South Dakota: Serenity Dennard was only 9 when she vanished

Serenity June Dennard has been missing from Rapid City, South Dakota (Pennington County), since February 3, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Serenity's photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 13, though she would now be 17 if alive.

Rapid City, SD · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Gone by 2030: 24 Items That May Be Obsolete Soon

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.

The Comfort Kitchen

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Three-Ingredient Lemon Bars Turn Almost No Prep Into Bright, Sweet, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Dessert Squar

These three-ingredient lemon bars prove you don’t need a long shopping list to make something that tastes sunny, sweet, and completely dessert-worthy. Each square delivers bright lemon flavor with a soft, tender texture and just enough sweetness to balance that citrusy tang. A light dusting of powdered sugar can make the tops look bakery-ready, while the centers stay moist and luscious underneath. They’re the kind of simple lemon treat that tastes especially good chilled, when that fresh citrus flavor becomes even brighter and every little square feels like a cool burst of sweetness.

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Letters from Leo

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Defying Pope Leo XIV and Tennessee’s Bishops, Bill Lee Sends Christa Pike to a Botched Execution

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Tennessee · 1d

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

20d

Kateable

This Backyard Plant Helps Keep Ants Away Naturally

Ants have a way of showing up right when the snacks come out. Before I reach for anything harsh, I turn to mint, which grows like crazy in my yard. Ants use scent trails to find food, and mint's strong smell scrambles those trails. 😊

15d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2023 from Encinitas, California: Sophia Hall Nunez was one year old when she vanished

Sophia Hall Nunez has been missing from Encinitas, California, since October 6, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sophia would now be four years old.

Encinitas, CA · 14d

Kateable

This Soothes a Scratchy Throat Almost Instantly, No Throat Spray Needed

When your throat feels raw and scratchy, it’s tempting to run for a throat spray. But the soothing combination of sage, salt, and honey has been used for generations, and it’s probably already in your kitchen. 😊

Eat Like No One Else

The Five Types of Apples I'm Buying Instead of Granny Smith for Baking

Discover five different varieties of apples you should seek out this fall as I find them to be better than Granny Smith for baking. Granny Smith apples are the default apple for a lot of people for baking. They are a tart apple that holds its shape very well when baked. The apples are available at pretty much every grocery store. And they are one of the least expensive apple varieties.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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27 Beloved American Traditions That Are Fading Away

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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Kateable