Small Business Administration will be in Warren County to help businesses affected by tornado

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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Thomas Smith

Former AT&T Customers Are Getting Surprise Zelle Payments From the FTC

Former AT&T customers may notice an unexpected deposit appearing in their bank accounts -- and, surprisingly, it may be completely legitimate. The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is sending Zelle payments to eligible former AT&T wireless customers as part of a long-running refund program involving the company's old "unlimited" data plans.

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Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Beef Prices at Costco, Walmart, ALDI and Other Stores - Here's What I Found

The DOJ is now intestigating beef prices at several major grocery store chains. Here are what those prices are on different types of beef. According to Newsweek, the Department of Justice is investigating 7 grocery store chains about recent increases in the price of beef. Let's take a look at the stores that are under investigation and what their current beef prices are.

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Thomas Smith

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Has Now Sickened 11,458 People -- And Routine Tests May Miss It

A massive foodborne illness outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now sickened at least 11,458 people across 20 states, according to federal health officials. The outbreak has also resulted in 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, making it one of the most consequential produce-linked outbreaks in recent years.

Texas · 22d

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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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 · 25d

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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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 · 22d

Kateable

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This Eases a Toothache Almost Instantly—No Orajel Needed

Clove oil has been used for toothaches for centuries, and it's actually one of the few home remedies with real research behind it. A clinical trial found it worked just as well as benzocaine, a common numbing agent, for easing dental pain. I keep a bottle on hand for those middle of the night toothache moments when getting to the dentist has to wait until morning. 😊

Thomas Smith

What Happens When You Refreeze Thawed Food? USDA’s Answer May Surprise You

You moved a package of chicken from the freezer to the refrigerator, planning to cook it for dinner. Then plans changed. Does that chicken have to be cooked immediately? Thrown away? Or can it go back in the freezer?

CJ Coombs

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The Baby Jane Doe, who was abandoned in 1998 in Northeast Washington D.C. is still a mystery

Baby Jane Doe was found abandoned in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1998. She would now be 28, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As of today, seven missing children from Washington, D.C. are listed with the NCMEC, and the oldest case dates back to 1961. Notably, not all missing children are reported to the NCMEC, but they should be.

Washington, DC · 11d

Kateable

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This Herb Was Used for Toothaches Before Orajel Existed

Prickly ash has earned the nickname "the toothache tree," and it's not hard to see why. Long before Orajel ever existed, Native American tribes chewed the bark to numb tooth pain, and the tingling, numbing sensation kicks in within minutes.

Thomas Smith

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Power Outage -- Even if It's Only Been a Few Minutes

The lights blink off. The refrigerator goes quiet. You reach for your phone and wonder whether the whole neighborhood just lost power. It's tempting to assume everything will be back to normal in a few minutes. But you don't know that yet, and some of the decisions you make right away can create problems if the outage continues.

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Dianna Carney

Bibi Is Still Waiting: The Tiny 6‑Pound Pup Who Just Wants a Family

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Rhode Island · 10d

Bucks County Beacon

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The World Inches Toward Catastrophic Climate Events: ‘Bigger Shocks Are on the Way’

NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future,” a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world’s nations unite to combat climate change.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2023 from Redmond, Washington: Noah and Oliver Richard have had little media focus

Noah Henry Richard has been missing from Redmond, Washington, since December 14, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Noah, pictured above, was two when he went missing, but he would now be five years old. His brother, Oliver Richard (pictured below), was only seven months old when he also went missing on the same date. Oliver would now be three.

Redmond, WA · 4d

Dianna Carney

He Was Found Protecting Two Tiny Puppies: Now Gus Needs Someone to Protect Him

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

Massachusetts · 5d

Eat Like No One Else

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Argentine Ribeye Steaks Arrived at Trader Joe's - Here's What to Know

Trader Joe's is now stocking ribeye and other steaks from Argentina. Here is what you need to know. I have heard a lot lately in the news about more beef being imported from Argentina. But I had not seen any beef from Argentine in any grocery store I had been to. That was until today, when I saw a sign advertising that some of the steak, including a ribeye were now from Argentine.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Stop Overpaying! 21 Ways People Waste Money at the Grocery Store

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.

Bucks County Beacon

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RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers at Children’s Health Defense Conference They Have a Friend in Trump’s White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference of an anti-vaccine activist group he once chaired, telling the hundreds in attendance that they had a friend in President Donald Trump’s White House.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Stock Up Before It’s Too Late: 23 Critical Items You Can’t Afford to Run Out Of

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.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Want to Save Thousands? Eliminate These 13 Monthly Expenses Immediately

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.

Thomas Smith

7 Egg Facts That Sound Fake -- but USDA Says Are True

An egg inside another egg sounds like something someone invented for a viral video. And washing an egg sounds like a reasonable way to make breakfast safer. But USDA's egg guides have some surprises on both counts.

Dianna Carney

She’s 20 Pounds of Hope: Meet Maripily, The Little Shih Tzu Waiting for a Forever Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England, a nonprofit volunteer organization based in the Northeast, is asking the public to help find a home for Maripily, a 1½-year-old, 20-pound Shih Tzu mix currently in Texas and preparing for transport north. In a recent update shared by the rescue, Maripily is described as friendly with other dogs and eager to play outside, and the organization says they are actively seeking adopters who can provide a stable, loving “forever home.”

Texas · 2d

Thomas Smith

Dog Supplements Sold on Amazon and Chewy Recalled Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Warns

Dog owners are being urged to check their pet supplements after two Fi products sold nationwide through Amazon and Chewy were recalled over possible Salmonella contamination. Fi, a pet-products company owned by Vet Plus Inc., initiated the recall after learning that an ingredient supplied to its manufacturer could potentially contain the bacteria. The manufacturer has suspended production while the company investigates, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Thomas Smith

Trader Joe's Superfans Swear By These Secret Perks. Most Shoppers Have No Idea.

You can shop at Trader Joe's for a decade and still be missing half of what makes it Trader Joe's. Beneath the Hawaiian shirts and the $3 wine, the chain runs on a set of quiet, customer-first perks that never show up on a sign, an app, or a receipt — the kind of thing you only learn from a chatty crew member or a friend who's deep in the cult.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2015 from Fairmont, North Carolina: 15-year-old Sara Graham's case is now a homicide

Sara Nicole Graham has been missing from Fairmont, North Carolina (Robeson County), since February 4, 2015, 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 looked at 22, though she would now be 30 if alive.

Fairmont, NC · 19d

Greg Wilson, CFA