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Check Your Pantry: USDA Warns Against Eating A Canned Food Sold in 5 States

Two varieties of Grace canned chicken sausages sold in five states are the subject of a federal public health alert -- and shoppers are being urged to check their pantries. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert on October 6 after discovering that the products were illegally imported from Jamaica, which is not eligible to export meat or poultry products to the United States.

Georgia · 5d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 22h

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 · 27d

Greg Wilson, CFA

29 Things You Should Stop Buying After Turning 60

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

14 Jobs That Pay Decently, But Many People Think They Are Too Good For

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.

17d

CJ Coombs

user · 46.3K followers

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 · 8d

Dianna Carney

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 · 11d

intentionalhospitality

user · 14.1K followers

I Make This 5-Ingredient Snowball Party Mix Before the Holiday Rush Hits

This snowball party mix is crisp Kix cereal coated in white chocolate, tossed with snowy sprinkles, and dusted with powdered sugar until every piece looks like a little snowball. It's no-bake, takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time, and makes 16 servings.

Dianna Carney

Sweet Dog Whose Owner Decided Not to Keep Has Been Waiting Over 2 Years in Foster Care

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Remmy, a cuddly pup who is still searching for her second chance at happiness. According to the rescue, “Remmy is one of four dogs being surrendered from a home in Tennessee because their owner has decided not to keep them. How has this wonderful pup been looking for her forever family for over 2 YEARS now?”

Massachusetts · 4d

Dianna Carney

Meet Farley: The Shy Little Dog Who Just Wants a Lap to Call His Own

Farley, a 1-year-old dog weighing 18 pounds, is expected to travel from Texas to Rhode Island next weekend as Small Dog Rescue of New England works to find him a loving home. The rescue describes him as friendly and a little shy at first, but says he warms up quickly.

Rhode Island · 5d

Jack Beavers

user · 25.1K followers

125+ Cruise Ship Workers Arrested at US Ports

More than 125 cruise ship employees have been arrested by Federal Agents at U.S. ports for possession of illegal material involving children so far this year as part of “Operation Tidal Wave,” a multiagency initiative led by US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers, which also involves Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

22d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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.

Eat Like No One Else

user · 16.1K followers

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 · 28d

CJ Coombs

user · 46.3K followers

Missing since 2015 from Columbus, Ohio: 6-month-old Deklon Ford and his 28-year-old mother vanished

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Columbus, OH · 26d

Dianna Carney

2.5-Month-Old Puppy Searching For Family after Rescue From Streets

Meet Elenor, a gentle little puppy who is ready to start the next chapter of her life, and hopes it could be with you. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has introduced Elenor Elementary after she came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The ELEMENTARY litter were strays in Tennessee, teaching anyone who would listen about the fundamentals of phonics and grammar. Get ready for a dose of cuteness because school is in session!”

Massachusetts · 3d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Fridge: Cheese Recalled After 8 People Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Bacteria

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Utah · 23d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Right 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.

20d

Dianna Carney

This Tiny 2 lb Shih Tzu Mix Puppy is Ready to Start Next Chapter

An adventurous little puppy named Dash is searching for the humans who will show him the world, or at least his place in it. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dash Pudding after he came into their care alongside several siblings. 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!”

Massachusetts · 10d

CJ Coombs

user · 46.3K followers

Missing since 1988 from San Diego, California: Shaliegh Sharrie Phillips was 12 when she vanished

Shaliegh Sharrie Phillips has been missing from San Diego, California, since February 12, 1988, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 40, though she would now be 50 if alive.

San Diego, CA · 5d

Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

California · 21d

ChefManiac

user · 22.7K followers

These Shortbread Cookies Look Like the Holidays Arrived Early

Cranberry pistachio shortbread turns a simple butter cookie into something that looks festive before anyone adds icing or sprinkles. The pale, tender cookie is dotted with red cranberries and green pistachios, giving each slice natural holiday color along with a mixture of tart fruit and nutty crunch. Shortbread brings its familiar buttery richness and delicate, slightly crumbly texture, while the mix-ins keep every bite from tasting exactly the same. Cranberries cut through the butter with bright sweetness, and pistachios provide enough texture to make the cookie feel substantial without losing its refined character. They look polished on a tray and pair beautifully with coffee or tea, yet they retain the comforting simplicity that makes shortbread so dependable. One batch can fill the kitchen with a warm buttery aroma and produce cookies attractive enough to package as gifts without requiring elaborate decorating skills.

19h

Edmond Thorne

user · 26.2K followers

Florida's Disney World Now The Most Expensive Theme Park in the USA

The vacation that once brought ordinary families together is turning into a luxury purchase, with soaring ticket prices, costly shortcuts, pricey meals and a growing number of parents putting Disney memories on their credit cards.

Orlando, FL · 5d

Dianna Carney

Goofy Pup Still Searching For Home After Being Surrendered Over 7 Months Ago

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Massachusetts · 17d

WyoFile

user · 12.0K followers

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 · 28d

Dianna Carney

Orphaned Raccoon Siblings Find Warmth & Care After Losing Their Mother

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue is caring for two orphaned raccoons found beside their deceased mother, offering the young animals warmth and urgent support as they begin what the rescue hopes will be a second chance at life. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue has shared that the pair are resting together in a warm incubator while caregivers work to rehydrate them; the rescue plans to begin feeding them next.

Massachusetts · 3d

Dianna Carney

Local Little Puppy "Oreo Cookie" Searching For His Home After Rescue

Get ready to meet a playful little puppy who is searching for his place in the world and hopes it could be with you. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Oreo Cookie after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “The COOKIE pups were strays in Tennessee, but they're making their way to your home with loads of sweetness. Be sure to bring out the milk!”

Massachusetts · 3d

Thomas Smith

Walmart Swears It Will Never Charge You Surge Pricing; Here's the Catch

Could your ice cream cost more because it's hot outside? Could putting tuna in your shopping cart trigger a higher price for mayonnaise?. Walmart says neither will happen at its stores, even as it replaces paper price tags with digital displays.

Thomas Smith