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A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

A widening food recall connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak now covers dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared meals sold by some of America's largest grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on Aug. 9 after learning that jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected jalapenos came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak.

Greg Wilson, CFA

15 Places You Should Stop Tipping (And Why That’s Okay)

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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Thomas Smith

19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk -- How to Check Your Carton

Nearly 19.1 million eggs sold under several familiar grocery-store brands are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the voluntary recall on July 22, covering 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two farms in Texas.

Texas · 21d

Eat Like No One Else

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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.

Thomas Smith

Egg Prices Will Change Dramatically This Year

Egg prices have already retreated sharply from last year's record highs, and a new government forecast suggests shoppers could see substantial savings throughout the rest of 2026.

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Being Liberal

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'Absolutely Out of Control': Former Trump Superfan Alex Jones Pushes for Impeachment

Alex Jones, the former InfoWars host who for years ranked among the most vocal supporters of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, on Tuesday demanded the president’s immediate impeachment, citing the escalating military confrontation with Iran and warnings of a possible national draft.

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Lincoln Square Media

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America Has No President

Teddy Roosevelt. Harry Truman. Dwight Eisenhower. They were not always popular. They certainly never wielded “unitary executive” authority. But they all tried to lead our big, complicated nation and faithfully execute the laws passed by Congress.

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Edmond Thorne

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Trump Tower III Is Sinking & Owners Are Left Holding the Bag While Big Names Walk Free

A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

Miami, FL · 21d

CJ Coombs

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The 2014 disappearances of toddlers Sarah and Jacob Hoggle in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Sarah Grace Hoggle and her brother, Jacob Gabriel Hoggle, have been missing in Gaithersburg, Maryland (Montgomery County), since September 7, 2014, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sarah's photo above shows age progression to 13 years, though she would now be 15.

Gaithersburg, MD · 29d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Watermelon This August, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

As the calendar turns to August, here are 5 things you should know about buying watermelon this month. We are now in the peak of watermelon season. It doesn't get any better than this. While there will still be some in September, right now is when the most watermelons should be available.

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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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Being Liberal

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MAGA Influencers Turn on Trump in Brutal Supercut: 'I See How Hitler Happened'

Longtime die-hard supporters of President Donald Trump in the right-wing media ecosystem are beginning to abandon him, according to a humiliating supercut aired Friday evening on MS NOW by host Nicolle Wallace.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

Stop Eating These 19 Foods Once You Turn 50 (Even If They Are Delicious)

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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Being Liberal

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'No Way on This Earth': Legal Expert Destroys Pirro’s Excuse After She Blames Staffer for Dropping Trump’s Favorite Case

A former federal prosecutor dismissed U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s reported claim that a career staffer, not her, dropped the high-profile vandalism case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn.

CJ Coombs

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Four-year-old Rilya Wilson's fate in Miami, Florida: Missing since 2001 and forgotten for 15 months

Rilya Shenise Wilson has been missing from Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County), since January 18, 2001, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29 years old if alive.

Miami, FL · 20d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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.

Greg Wilson, CFA

Avoid Autopay on These 22 Common Bills

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

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The One Thing I Learned to Check When Buying Ribeye Steaks

Want help picking out the perfect ribeye steak from the store? Learn about the one thing I learned more recently that helps me pick out the most flavorful steaks. For a long time I always knew that I wanted to pick a ribeye steak that had a good amount of marbling. That fat will be what would give a ribeye steak its buttery, delicious flavor. But more recently I learned to look more carefully at the muscles that make up the ribeye steak. Particularly the spinalis dorsi muscle. Let me show you where it is located.

ChefManiac

I Brought Cookie Salad To One Potluck—Now Nobody Lets Me Bring Anything Else

Creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cookies come together in the kind of Midwestern classic that somehow lands between side dish and dessert. Every spoonful is cool, creamy, fruity, and packed with crisp cookie pieces that soften just enough without disappearing completely. The citrus keeps the mixture bright, the pudding makes it velvety, and those chocolate-striped cookies turn an ordinary bowl of fruit into the one dish everyone recognizes from church suppers and family reunions. It is playful, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people smile before they even take the first bite.

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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 · 25d

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 · 11d

ChefManiac

Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Potato Soup Was So Cozy, Fancy Recipes Never Stood a Chance

There is something almost unfair about how much comfort can come from just five simple ingredients. This old-fashioned potato soup is creamy, steamy, and full of soft, buttery potato pieces that practically melt into the broth. It has the kind of humble flavor that feels instantly familiar, like something simmering on Grandma’s stove while biscuits warmed nearby. No complicated seasonings, no mile-long shopping list, no unnecessary fuss—just a bowl that tastes rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying. The beauty is in its simplicity, and that is exactly why recipes like this never really disappear.

ChefManiac

The One-Bowl Banana Bread That Might Finally Replace the Recipe Card in Grandma’s Drawer

Ripe bananas, warm vanilla, and a buttery batter come together in the kind of loaf that makes the whole kitchen smell like someone has been baking all afternoon. The top turns golden and slightly crackly, while the inside stays soft, moist, and tender enough to practically melt into each slice. Those overripe bananas do all the heavy lifting, bringing deep sweetness and that familiar homemade flavor people chase in every good banana bread. Best of all, everything comes together in one bowl, so you get all the cozy payoff without a sink full of dishes waiting afterward.

Thomas Smith

Americans Are Changing How They Grocery Shop After the Biggest Price Increase in 50 Years

For millions of Americans, a trip to the grocery store no longer begins with a shopping list. It begins with a strategy. Shoppers are comparing prices across multiple stores, replacing familiar national brands with cheaper alternatives and planning meals around weekly promotions. Some are buying less meat, avoiding impulse purchases or leaving products on the shelf when the price feels unreasonable.

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ChefManiac

Grandma Swore These Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties Could Feed a Family Better Than Fancy Fish Ever Cou

Golden, crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, these old-fashioned salmon patties are the kind of humble supper that turned pantry staples into something everyone looked forward to. Each patty fries up with beautifully crisp edges while the center stays moist, savory, and packed with rich salmon flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon or a dollop of tartar sauce makes every bite even brighter, but the real magic is how a handful of simple ingredients transforms into a meal that feels hearty, comforting, and deeply nostalgic. It's the kind of recipe that filled Grandma's skillet on busy weeknights and somehow disappeared before the last batch finished cooking.

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.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

Boomers Were Right! 20 Times They Showed Us They Knew Best

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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