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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

Emergency Declared as "Super El Nino" About to Hit California

California has declared a statewide emergency months before the heart of winter, as federal forecasters warn that a rapidly strengthening El Nino could become the most powerful event in the modern record.

California · 3d

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 · 27d

Thomas Smith

America's "Doomsday Plane" Was Seen Flying Again This Week

Military aircraft built to keep America's nuclear command system connected during a catastrophe were reportedly spotted flying over the United States this week. The nickname alone is enough to get people's attention: "doomsday planes."

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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 · 9d

Thomas Smith

5 Dryer Mistakes That Can Easily Start a House Fire

Your clothes dryer may look harmless, but a combination of heat, restricted airflow and highly combustible lint can turn it into a serious fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clothes dryers cause an average of 6,400 fires each year, resulting in approximately 180 injuries and nearly $105 million in property damage.

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CJ Coombs

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A mother and her two sons vanished in 2022, after boarding a boat in Honolulu, Hawaii

Koa Kai Bernstein has been missing from Honolulu, Hawaii, since October 12, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His age-progressed photo (above, far right) shows what he may have looked like at 12, though he would now be 13.

Honolulu, HI · 15d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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22 Cheap But Critical Items You Should Stockpile Today

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

Never Put Frozen Meat Straight Into a Slow Cooker, USDA Warns

You pull a package of chicken out of the freezer and realize you forgot to thaw it. Dinner is still hours away, though, and your slow cooker is sitting on the counter. Can you simply drop the frozen chicken inside and let it cook all day?

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Car (Without Even Realizing)

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.

Jack Beavers

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US Coast Guard Intercepts 200+ Migrants at Sea

The US Coast Guard has intercepted or repatriated more than 200 migrants involved in more than half a dozen cartel smuggling attempts this month off both US coasts. The latest smuggling run they interrupted occurred on September 13, 2026 21 miles west of San Diego.

San Diego, CA · 11d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Popular Walmart Item Joins an E. Coli Recall

A multistate E. coli recall involving frozen berries has expanded to include a product sold under Walmart's Great Value brand. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend because it may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain capable of causing severe illness.

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7 Christmas Eve Dishes Different American Families Swore By

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. On December 24th, the question was never what to cook for Christmas Eve supper. It was already decided, usually before anyone in the house was born. In Texas, that meant tamales. In Minnesota, lutefisk. In New Mexico, a pot of posole that had gone on the stove that morning. Each family treated the meal as settled law, and each was absolutely certain their version was the correct one.

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7 Suppers American Mothers Had Waiting on the First Day of School

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The first day of school had its own smell, something savory and onion-forward that filled the space between the front door and the kitchen and meant summer was officially over. The backpack landed on the floor, the shoes came off, and for the next hour a family packed a whole day of news around a kitchen table that had not been this loud since June.

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Dianna Carney

He’s 5 Pounds of Hope: Tinman the Friendly Tiny Dog is Still Waiting for a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Texas · 16d

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7 Rural Southern Church-Supper Dishes Still Worth Making

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. A Midwestern potluck and a rural Southern church supper look similar from a distance: long folding tables, covered dishes, somebody's mother's dessert at the end of the line. Get closer and the resemblance fades fast. In much of the rural South, food was organized by type and the dessert table stood apart, treated almost as its own room. Brunswick Stew came in a cast iron pot the size of a washtub, tended by men who had been at the fire since before the service started. Cornbread baked in the church kitchen and got cut into squares before it hit the table. Banana Pudding traveled layered in a glass bowl, not a pan, because presentation on that table was its own kind of statement.

Brunswick, GA · 19d

Dianna Carney

Meet Billy: The Sweet Hound With a Big Heart & a Bigger Hope

Adventure-seekers looking to add a canine companion to their household may want to meet Billy, a hound described by PAWS New England as eager, affectionate, and ready for an active life with a family of their own. The nonprofit rescue shared that “Adventure called, and Billy is READY,” highlighting Billy’s love of the outdoors and the kind of home the dog is hoping to find through adoption.

Massachusetts · 6d

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One Pot Kielbasa Potato Soup the Ultimate Cold Weather Comfort Food

One Pot Kielbasa Potato Soup the Ultimate Cold Weather Comfort Food is the kind of recipe that makes scrolling stop because it promises something comforting, flavorful, and worth saving for later. It has that practical kitchen appeal where you can picture it fitting into a real day, whether you need a quick dinner idea, a cozy weekend dish, a party snack, or a sweet treat to share. This is not just another recipe to glance past. It feels like the kind of food people remember, talk about, and ask for again because it brings a little extra excitement to the table without making the plan feel complicated.

Dianna Carney

He'll Follow You Room to Room Because All Enzo Wants Is a Person to Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, is featuring a small dog named Enzo who is still waiting for a forever home. In its post, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. describes Enzo as “smart, spunky, curious, and completely devoted,” portraying him as the kind of companion who likes to stay close and follow their person from room to room. The rescue notes that Enzo is eager to be involved in everyday routines, whether someone is cooking, doing chores, or getting ready to head out.

Massachusetts · 5d

CJ Coombs

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The 2008 haunting disappearance of 19-year-old Brandon Swanson near Porter, Minnesota

Brandon Victor Swanson has been missing from near Porter, Minnesota (Lyon County), since May 14, 2008, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 30, though he would now be 37.

Porter, MN · 24d

Dianna Carney

Chihuahua Mix Puppy Who Was Dumped by Owners Still Looking For New Home

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Rolo Candy, a loving young puppy who has been in their care. 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!” He has been living with a loving foster family where he has reportedly been “doing great!”

Massachusetts · 7d

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No Mollie’s Pack, Yellowstone wolves killed, state reports after hunt area’s quick close

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

Wyoming · 4d

Dianna Carney

Meet Ruby: She Kept Her Babies Alive in the Freezing Cold & Survived the Euthanasia List

PAWS New England, a New England–based 501(c) all-breed dog rescue, is highlighting Ruby as an adoptable dog whose story reflects what the organization calls a day “for resilience,” “positivity,” and “staying hopeful,” according to PAWS New England. The rescue says Ruby is a “gorgeous, young girl” who survived extreme hardship while caring for her puppies “in the freezing cold,” and that she was also placed on a euthanasia list before being saved and brought into their care.

Massachusetts · 14d

Dianna Carney

This Sweet German Shepherd Is Waiting for the Person Who’ll Make His Tail Wag Forever

Guinness, a playful German Shepherd Dog with a love of tennis balls, outdoor adventures, and people, is looking for a forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. The Massachusetts foster-based rescue explains he would thrive with a secure yard where he can safely roam, sniff and explore.

Massachusetts · 5h

Dianna Carney

Young Puppy Found Near Deceased Parent Now Looking For Bright Future

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Wonton Dumpling, a joyful young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “She and her sister, Waffles, were found in Tennessee and brought in as their finders could not keep them. Mom is a stray Rottweiler, and dad was a brown mixed dog that was deceased near them on the side of a road. Despite the rough start, these girls are looking to enjoy the finer things in life! Like dim sum!”

Massachusetts · 11d

Dianna Carney

Meet Midge: The Sweet Little Shadow Hoping to Follow You Home

Midge, an affectionate dog awaiting a forever home, needs an adopter with Frenchie or similar breed experience, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. The Massachusetts foster-based rescue describes her as a devoted companion who loves being close to her people and says she may be happiest in a home ready for plenty of cuddles, continued training and supervision.

Massachusetts · 18h

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