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Local Shrimp Guide: What Bluffton Fishmonger Charles Russo III Wants You to Know

By Ashlan Saeger,

2026-08-27

Third-generation fishmonger Charles Russo III of Russo’s Fresh Seafood in Bluffton explains what makes local shrimp special, when they’re in season, what shrimp sizes mean and how to keep your catch fresh.

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I wanted to find out where Walmart's beef comes from, so I visited a Walmart store in Oregon to see what information I could find in the beef department and the packaging. Earlier this week, I published an article on NewsBreak sharing about where Kroger has been sourcing its beef from - Where Kroger Is Getting Its Beef From Right Now - Here's What to Know. I have been wondering where other grocery stores are sourcing their meat from as well. So I went into a Walmart store in Oregon this morning to see what I could find.

Oregon · 17d

Thomas Smith

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A 'Planetary Wave' Is Heading for California and Could Cause Major Effects

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

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Man Mauled to Death By Tiger at the Zoo

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster in northern England and being attacked by one of the animals. South Yorkshire Police said they received reports at 1:35 p.m. local time of a man inside the enclosure. The tiger attacked him, causing serious injuries. Emergency services, including ambulances and an air ambulance, responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical efforts.

Eat Like No One Else

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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 · 20d

Jack Beavers

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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).

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National Weather Force Innovations

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Tropical Storm Rachel Expected to Impact Southern California and Surrounding States | Complex Setup

Once again, the setup remains to be very complex, so it is no surprise that the track remains difficult to pin down with now almost two areas of shift possible. A cutoff low, an upper level trough, and what remains of Rachel all have to interact, with their timing and positioning playing a major role in how this unfolds. Even small changes could shift where the deepest moisture moves, where the lifting mechanism is, where thunderstorms develop, and which areas receive the heaviest rainfall. That is why individual model runs can show noticeably different outcomes. Confidence should improve as these features evolve, but the exact track and rainfall totals still have room to change still.

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Missing since early 2025 from Haleiwa, Hawaii: Samantha Ayako Chun was 17 when she disappeared

Samantha Ayako "Sammy" Chun disappeared in Haleiwa, Hawaii (Honolulu County), on January 17, 2015 , according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). At the time, she was 17 and would now be 18.

Haleiwa, HI · 6d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2021 from Bemidji, Minnesota: Nevaeh Kingbird was 15 when she vanished

Nevaeh Kingbird has been missing from Bemidji, Minnesota (Beltrami County), since October 22, 2021, 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 18, though she would now be 20.

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

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Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

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Thomas Smith

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Check Your Fridge: 167,000 Lbs of Meat Were Just Recalled

Check the beef, pork and goat meat in your refrigerator or freezer. A North Carolina company has recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw meat after federal officials found that it was produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark.

Lucama, NC · 18d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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13 Healthy Foods Most People Refuse To Eat

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

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Lining Your Oven With Foil Could Cost You Your Life, Experts Warn

A sheet of aluminum foil on the oven floor might seem like an easy way to catch bubbling cheese, pie filling and other spills. But appliance manufacturers warn that this cleanup shortcut can create a fire hazard -- and, in a gas oven, a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Thomas Smith

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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 · 13d

Eat Like No One Else

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What to Know About Buying Strawberries in September

Learn what you need to know about buying strawberries as we head into the first days of fall. While the peak strawberry season has long passed us by, strawberries are always available in the stores. Where I am near Portland, Oregon, we actually still have some strawberries at the market. There is a widely-grown variety here called Albion that is an everbearing variety, which means it continues to produce fruit throughout the growing season. They slow down in the heat of the summer, but begin picking up now until the weather cools down more.

Portland, OR · 22d

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.

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Missing since 2023 from Encinitas, California: Sophia Hall Nunez was one year old when she vanished

Sophia Hall Nunez has been missing from Encinitas, California, since October 6, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sophia would now be four years old.

Encinitas, CA · 12d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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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.

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4 Dead in California Following Mushroom Outbreak, as Dangerous Season Approaches

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

California · 13d

Kateable

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This Calms a Charley Horse Almost Instantly—No Stretching Needed

A charley horse in the middle of the night is one of the worst ways to wake up, and stretching it out while half asleep is never fun. Pickle juice has become my go to instead, and it's not just an old wives' tale, researchers have actually studied this one and found it works fast. 😊

22d

The Comfort Kitchen

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This Custard Pie Magically Forms Its Own Crust

Magic crust custard pie earns its name by accomplishing something that feels almost impossible: a simple batter separates as it bakes, creating a delicate crust and creamy custard center without rolling or fitting pastry dough. The top becomes lightly golden while the inside stays soft, smooth, and gently sweet. Nutmeg or vanilla gives the filling its familiar old-fashioned aroma, and the thin crust provides just enough structure to hold a clean slice. It is an ideal dessert for anyone who loves homemade pie but would happily skip the most intimidating part of preparing one.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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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.

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Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Cauliflower, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Safeway - $1.49/lb. Whole Foods Market - $3.99 each for organic with Prime membership. The last head of cauliflower I bought at Fred Meyer cost me $5.23, so that would be the most expensive cauliflower of all the stores on this list if you look at the final price. The size of cauliflower can vary widely, even at the same time from week to week.

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Thomas Smith

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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.

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Dianna Carney

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Local & Tiny 2 lb Shih Tzu Mix Puppy Looking For Love

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Tad Pudding, an itty-bitty puppy who is in need of a home and family. 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!” In the meantime, Tad will be living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 4d

Kateable

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This Eases a Stiff Neck Almost Instantly—No Heating Pad Needed

Waking up with a stiff neck is the worst. You can barely turn your head, and the last thing you want to do is wait for a heating pad to warm up. This is the little roll-on I reach for instead. 😊

Kateable

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This Backyard Plant Helps Fade Age Spots Over Time

Parsley isn't just a garnish, it's actually been studied for fading dark spots and uneven skin tone. A small clinical trial even compared brewed parsley directly against hydroquinone, a common prescription lightening ingredient, for fading facial dark spots.

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Thomas Smith

user · 63.0K followers

What Happens When Mold Appears on Bread? USDA's Advice May Surprise You

You reach into a bag of bread and spot a small patch of mold. The rest looks perfectly fine. Do you throw everything away, or remove the offending piece and keep making your sandwich?

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Thomas Smith

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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 · 14d

Butter and Baggage

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I found this cake in a church cookbook and never stopped making it

I first saw this recipe years ago in a tattered church cookbook, the kind with splattered pages and hand drawn hearts next to all the best recipes, and it's been in my rotation ever since.

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