1 dead after house explosion in Meadowbrook, Illinois

Walmart Is Finally Making the Huge Checkout Change Shoppers Have Wanted for Years

Walmart shoppers will soon be able to leave their physical wallets at home. The nation's largest retailer is finally introducing tap-to-pay technology at its U.S. checkout registers, allowing customers to pay with contactless cards, smartphones and smartwatches.

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Thomas Smith

5 Foods You Should Never Wash Before Cooking, According to USDA

Washing food usually sounds like a sensible safety step. But when certain raw foods are placed under a running faucet, that rinse can make your kitchen less safe -- not more. Water does not reliably remove the harmful bacteria that may be present on raw animal products. Instead, droplets can carry those germs into the sink, onto countertops and utensils, and even onto nearby food.

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Thomas Smith

Dog Food Sold Nationwide Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination, FDA Warns

Thousands of cases of canned dog food sold across the United States are being recalled because the products may contain metal. Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods is recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pate Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pate Wet Dog Food. The company announced the recall on August 21, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the alert the same day.

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Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Red Grapes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Are you a fan of red grapes? You'll want to read these 5 things you should know. Let me share what you want to be looking for when you are shopping for red grapes:. The first thing I check out is what the color of the stems are. Are they green or brown? Green indicates fresher grapes, so those are the ones you want to buy for longevity.

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Thomas Smith

Mailing These 7 Surprising Things Could Get You Arrested

Mailing a package feels about as risky as licking a stamp—but federal law treats the mail stream as sacred ground, and a surprising number of everyday items can turn a friendly care package into a federal offense. Here are seven that trip up well-meaning people all the time.

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Dianna Carney

Tiny 9-Week-Old Chihuahua Mix Puppy Looking For Love After Being Dumped

A sweet little puppy named Heath is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Heath Candy after he came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The CANDY litter are a mix of adorable pups who were dumped at a ferry landing in Tennessee. They're excited to leave the stray life behind and find their way to candy land!”

Massachusetts · 15d

Thomas Smith

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

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Thomas Smith

Never Pour These 7 Common Things Down the Drain, Experts Warn

Pouring the wrong items down the sink can trigger expensive plumbing repairs, environmental contamination, and municipal sewer backups. Plumbing professionals and wastewater experts warn against letting these seven everyday substances anywhere near your drain.

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David Heitz

Cops do more harm than good busting drug dealers, doctor tells Denver council

Yes, Dr. Sarah Axelrath of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless told the Denver City Council Monday. Axelrath, an addiction medicine specialist, said going after drug traffickers doesn’t make people stop using substances. In fact, she said it disrupts “an already potent and unpredictable drug supply.” Demand doesn’t go down after a bust. New players come to market who could be peddling an even more toxic product.

Denver, CO · 13d

Kateable

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This Stops Nausea Almost Instantly—No Dramamine Needed

Nausea is one of those things that can hit out of nowhere, car rides, upset stomachs, you name it, and I got tired of keeping Dramamine on hand for something I could easily make myself.

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Thomas Smith

Never Pack These 7 Things in a Checked Bag, FAA Warns

Packing for a flight seems straightforward until an overlooked item in your suitcase triggers a security problem or, worse, creates a fire hazard in the cargo hold. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces strict safety rules restricting specific hazardous items in checked luggage to protect aircraft, passengers, and crews in transit.

28d

Thomas Smith

Can Restaurants Legally Deny You A Bathroom? Experts Weigh In

You walk into a restaurant, urgently ask to use the restroom and hear the dreaded response: "Sorry, customers only." It may feel cruel -- particularly when the restaurant clearly has a bathroom -- but is it illegal?

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Kateable

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This Clears Up a Stuffy Nose Almost Instantly—No Sudafed Needed

A stuffy nose can make everything miserable, especially trying to sleep, and I got tired of reaching for Sudafed every time congestion hit. Eucalyptus and peppermint have this way of opening things up almost immediately when you breathe them in, and steam does the rest. This has become my go to the second congestion sets in. 😊

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Edmond Thorne

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Buc-ee’s CEO Faces Backlash for Political GOP Stance: Then Lawsuits in Florida & Other Red States

The wildly popular travel center steps straight into the culture wars, leaving investors stunned and customers asking why a gas station chain is suddenly taking sides in politics and suing businesses on the side it chose.

Florida · 18d

Thomas Smith

Halloween Candy Sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Recalled Over Hidden Allergen

A Halloween candy sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra stores has been recalled because it contains milk that is not disclosed on the package. Crystal Temptations of North Arlington, New Jersey, is recalling five package sizes of Chocolatey Eyeballs after the company learned that the candy contains whey, a milk-derived ingredient. People with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could suffer a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction if they eat the product.

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Eat Like No One Else

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Things to Know About Gala Apples Before You Put Them in Your Cart

The new crop of Gala apples is about to hit stores. Here is what you need to know before you buy them this season. Gala apples are originally from New Zealand. They are a cross between a Golden Delicious and the lesser-known Kidd's Orange Red apple. They eventually made their way to the United States, where they have become a year-round apple in our grocery stores.

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Thomas Smith

There's a Wrong Way to Defrost Meat, Food Safety Experts Warn

Leaving a frozen package of chicken, ground beef or steak on the kitchen counter may seem like an easy way to get dinner started. Unfortunately, food safety experts say this familiar shortcut can allow dangerous bacteria to multiply before the meat is fully thawed.

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Thomas Smith

The FBI Is Investigating a Claim That 153 Million Driver's License Scans Were Stolen

The FBI is investigating an extraordinary claim that digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada were stolen and offered for sale online.

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Dianna Carney

Meet Chai Java: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Looking For Love

Get ready to meet a cuddly young puppy who is searching for her place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Chai Java after she came into their care. According to the rescue, “The JAVA litter were surrendered by owners in Tennessee. Just like the many varieties of coffee, the Java litter may also have Boxer and Hound in them as well. You never know what you're gonna get, but it's gonna be the perfect Monday morning fix!”

Massachusetts · 5d

Edmond Thorne

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Florida’s Sunshine Fades: DeSantis Cuts Funding for Public Corruption Investigations — Again

Another veto slashes money meant to uncover wrongdoing, raising sharp questions about why Florida keeps pulling the plug on its own watchdogs. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

Florida · 22d

David Heitz

Homeless hotel diary: Goodbye, Fusion Studios, hello fresh start

This is my last day at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel where I have lived for the past six years. I have chronicled what it’s like living here in this “Homeless Hotel Diary” column.

Denver, CO · 13d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2019 from Hilo, Hawaii: Benjamin Rapoza was only 7-years-old when he vanished

Benjamin Rapoza has been missing from Hilo, Hawaii (Hawaii County), since December 20, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 12.

Hilo, HI · 17d

David Heitz

Advocate describes Denver homeless person dying of overdose in their hands

Z Williams told the Denver City Council Monday that a homeless person died in their hands as they unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate them after an overdose. Several people spoke about overdose at the council meeting during public comment period. They criticized city officials for not doing enough to prevent overdose in Denver.

Denver, CO · 13d

Dianna Carney

Returned Through No Fault of His Own, Little Carson Is Still Ready to Be Someone’s Best Friend

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Carson, a small dog currently in New England, is once again available for adoption after a recent placement did not work out due to tension with another dog in the home. "He was adopted but the dog in his new home didn't want a new friend coming in so the best thing for Carson is to find him a different home," they explain. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, returning Carson to the rescue was the best option so he can be matched with a more suitable, long-term household.

Rhode Island · 14d

Dianna Carney

She Was Dumped Behind a Restaurant: Now Little Poppy Just Wants a Home to Call Hers

According to PAWS New England, a small dog named Poppy, described as an approximately 15-pound mini Australian Shepherd mix, is currently safe in a southern foster home after being dumped behind a restaurant in Texas called Pop’s, where she got her name. PAWS New England says Poppy is nearing her first birthday and is now available for adoption through their organization.

Texas · 1d

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7 Dishes Baby Boomers Cooked Again Once the Kids Finally Left

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. An empty-nest kitchen is still equipped for a family of five, and that is the first thing a couple notices once the last kid moves out. The stockpot holds enough spaghetti for twelve, one bag of groceries stretches four days instead of one, and a pan of chicken that used to vanish in a single sitting now feeds the same two people three nights running.

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Thomas Smith

Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled After FDA Finds an Antidepressant and Toxic Chemical

A weight-loss supplement sold online across the United States is being recalled after federal laboratory testing found two potentially dangerous ingredients that did not appear on the product's label -- including a prescription antidepressant in its daytime tablets and a toxic industrial chemical in its nighttime tablets.

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Dianna Carney

“How Has NO ONE Applied?”: Little Mandy Is Still Waiting for Someone to Choose Her

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, says it can’t understand why a small senior dog named Mandy has drawn no interest, posting an emotional plea that begins, “How has NO ONE applied for this girl?! Not a single application, phone call, nothing. What? How? WHY?” The shelter describes Mandy as an affectionate “velcro pup” who “will glue herself to you and never leave,” adding that while she enjoys walks “at a brisk dawdle,” she’d “much rather be in your lap or curled up next to you, as long as she’s touching you somehow.”

Fall River, MA · 10d

David Heitz