Plano’s Rowlett Creek Has A Bacteria Problem — A New 10-Year Plan Aims To Fix It

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.

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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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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

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.

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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.

Thomas Smith

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Thunderstorm -- Even Indoors. Getting inside is the most important thing you can do when thunder starts rumbling. But being inside a house does not eliminate every danger from lightning.

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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.”

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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

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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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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?

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Greg Wilson, CFA

22 Cheap But Critical Items You Should Stockpile Today

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Costco Is Bringing Back This Food Court Favorite for a Limited Time

Costco has announced the return of a food court item that has been discountined for a couple of years. But it will only be for a limited time. Costco made the announcement today on its Instagram page that they will be bringing back the churro for a limited time. After teasing that they were bringing back an item earlier this week, they made the official reveal today.

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Skillet-Fried Cornbread Delivers Crispy Southern Comfort Fast

Spoonfuls of cornmeal batter fry in a hot skillet until their exteriors become deeply golden and crisp while the centers remain tender and moist. Buttermilk, egg, melted butter, flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar create a thick batter that cooks much like a small pancake. Depending on where they are served, these comforting rounds may be called fried cornbread, hoecakes, Johnny cakes, or cornmeal fritters, but their ability to complete a Southern meal remains the same.

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The Steak Cut People Say Isn't Tender - But I Keep Buying It

Some say this steak cut isn't tender, yet it is one I keep buying. Find out why and how I cook it for it to be tender. Those who know about beef when they see the word "chuck" are expecting flavor but are also expecting the meat to be tough. However that isn't always the case. The flat iron steak is from the chuck part of the cow, yet every time I have had this steak I have found it to be a tender one - when cooked a certain way. Let me share with you more about this steak and how I cook it so that is tender and quite flavorful.

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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 · 14d

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.

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I Worked in a Restaurant and Learned the Secret to The Best Scrambled Eggs

When I worked in a restaurant, I learned pretty quickly that great scrambled eggs did not require a long list of ingredients or some mysterious chef trick. What mattered most was what happened once those eggs hit the pan.

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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 · 26d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Pantry: Applesauce Recalled After FDA Finds Toxin

A specific brand of applesauce sold at several East Coast supermarket chains has been recalled after federal testing found elevated levels of a toxin produced by mold. The recall covers certain 23-ounce jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce. With a best-by date in 2027, customers may still have a jar at home.

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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I Found Costco's Most Prized Steak Cut - Here's Why It's So Special

One of the most prized steaks you can get at Costco is the ribeye cap steak. Learn all about this cut and what makes it special. What do you choose when you are picking when you want a great steak? A lot of my readers would say a ribeye. What kind of ribeye? A boneless? A bone-in? Surely not a thin ribeye! I answer that question with one of the most prized steaks you can get at Costco, the ribeye cap steak.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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.

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2023 from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Hayden Dowdey was only one when she vanished

Hayden Caroline Dowdey has been missing from Emerald Isle, North Carolina, since December 16, 2023, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Hayden would now be four years old.

Emerald Isle, NC · 10d

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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 · 10d

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7 Dishes That Filled Graduation Party Tables in the 1970s and 1980s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The open house ran from noon until the food was gone, which was usually the better measure. Someone put up a banner over the garage door, someone else hauled in folding tables, and by one o'clock there were thirty people in the backyard, holding paper plates. The graduate circulated with an envelope in each hand. The adults stood over the tables and ate.

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 · 9d

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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Dianna Carney

Meet Pepe: The Tiny "Last Pick" Puppy Hoping Someone Finally Says, "You’re Mine"

Pepe may be the smallest player on the field, but this 10-week-old pup is already making a big case for a fresh start. PAWS New England, a 501(c)(3) all-breed dog rescue, recently highlighted Pepe as the “last one chosen for the kickball team,” noting that all of Pepe’s brothers have been adopted while Pepe is still waiting for a home.

Massachusetts · 2d

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