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Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

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Thomas Smith

Social Security Just Confirmed Major Changes for 2027 -- Including a New Earnings Limit

Millions of Americans will receive bigger Social Security benefits in 2027. People who collect retirement benefits while continuing to work will also have more room to earn money before Social Security withholds part of their payments.

Kateable

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The Homemade Cough Syrup That Works Better Than Store-Bought Ones

Every fall I make a batch of this ginger lemon honey syrup and keep it in the fridge. It’s cozy, it takes 30 minutes, and honey is one of the few home remedies with real research behind it for cough. 😊

Greg Wilson, CFA

28 Foods Full of Microplastics: You Are Eating Plastic Without Knowing

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.

Edmond Thorne

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12 Shot at FAMU Homecoming: 15-Year-Old Is Charged — Fatigue Meets Accountability

A homecoming celebration turned into a crime scene near Bragg Stadium. Six children were hit. The suspect is a teenager. The question now is whether Florida’s Black political class can finally say out loud what everyone in the neighborhood already knows.

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

Thomas Smith

The FTC Is Sending Millions in Refunds -- Check Whether You're Eligible for These Payments

An unexpected check or PayPal payment could be money you are actually owed. The Federal Trade Commission has announced refund distributions involving Walmart money transfers, the cash advance app Cleo AI, online marketplace GOAT and other companies. Some payments are going to consumers for the first time. Others are follow-up payments to people who already received money from a settlement.

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 · 11d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Things You Shouldn’t Leave Your Children in an Inheritance

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.

Butter and Baggage

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The old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake everyone asks about

Butter alone can't give a pound cake this velvety crumb. Cream cheese is the difference, and it keeps every slice from falling apart. Butter and cream cheese are beaten together until fluffy, which gives the cake a dense, moist crumb without any baking soda or baking powder. It is rich but not overly sweet, so it needs no glaze. I like a slice plain with a cup of tea.

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Thomas Smith

KFC Just Made a Huge Change to Its Menu

Your usual KFC combo is about to come with a different set of drink choices. The fried chicken chain has announced plans to replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola products at its U.S. restaurants, ending a beverage relationship that stretches back roughly four decades.

Thomas Smith

1.5+ Million Lbs of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide -- Check Your Fridge

Kayem Foods Inc., a Massachusetts-based meat producer, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, according to an October 17 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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Remember the White Candy That Seemed to Appear in Every Grandma’s Christmas Tin?

Divinity is one of those old-fashioned candies that can instantly bring back a kitchen you haven’t stood in for years. Light, fluffy, and almost cloud-like, it’s nothing like dense fudge or chewy caramel. The outside sets with a delicate finish while the center stays soft and airy, with that unmistakable melt-away sweetness that made it a holiday candy-table favorite. It looks deceptively simple, but anyone who grew up watching a grandmother, aunt, or church-supper expert make a batch probably remembers there was a little technique involved. When it turns out right, those snowy spoonfuls look beautiful piled onto a platter—and somehow taste even better after you’ve spent years wondering why people stopped making them.

Dianna Carney

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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 · 22d

Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Things Frugal Millionaires Don’t Buy, Despite Having Money

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.

Kateable

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Feel a Sore Throat Coming On? Drink This Tea First

That first scratchy tickle in the back of my throat is my cue to put the kettle on. This is the warm tea I make, with thyme, ginger, lemon, and honey. 😊. I can’t promise this tea will stop a sore throat in its tracks, but a hot drink does help. In one study, a hot fruit drink gave people subjective relief from common cold symptoms, and honey has good evidence for soothing cough, which often comes with a sore throat. Thyme is a traditional herb for the throat, and ginger is warming and comforting.

Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

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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Tanner Callais

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What I Wish I Knew About Staying on the Ship During a Port of Call

Book a cruise and you’re no doubt thinking about exploring exotic ports of call. But there’s a small — and seemingly growing — number of people that do the exact opposite. They elect to simply stay on the ship and have a dramatically different day than most passengers.

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Kateable

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This Freshens Your Whole House Almost Instantly, No Febreze Needed

Company’s coming, or dinner left a lingering smell, and you want the house to smell good fast. Skip the spray. A pot of citrus and cloves on the stove fills your home with a warm, bright scent, and it looks pretty doing it. 😊

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Margaret Minnicks

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Virginians will vote on three proposed amendments to the state constitution on November 3

Virginia's early voting for the General Election on November 3, 2026 started on September 18 and will end on October 31. Virginia voters will not only vote for their candidates, but they will also vote on three proposed changes to the state’s constitution by marking Yes or No.

Virginia · 23d

Margaret Minnicks

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An FBI informant provided $100,000 cash to Senator Louise Lucas in an undercover sting

On January 30, 2026, an FBI informant secretly provided $100,000 in cash to Senator Louise Lucas in an undercover sting. Here is an inside look at how federal agents used a high-stakes financial trap to anchor their racketeering case.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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.

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Letters from Leo

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Outgoing NYC Cardinal Dolan Faces Unprecedented Catholic Backlash After Comparing Kirk to St. Paul

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

New York, NY · 15h

The Comfort Kitchen

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This Pineapple Dump Cake Has a Cheesecake Surprise

Pineapple dump cake already combines juicy fruit with a buttery golden topping, but adding a cheesecake-style layer makes the familiar dessert richer and much more interesting. The pineapple provides tropical sweetness and enough acidity to cut through the creamy center, while the cake topping develops crisp patches above the soft filling. Because the ingredients are layered rather than carefully mixed and shaped, every scoop reveals a slightly different balance of fruit, cream cheese, and buttery cake. Some portions carry extra golden topping, while others reach the soft cheesecake pockets underneath. The dessert looks rustic rather than overly polished, which is useful when the goal is generous flavor without spending the afternoon decorating a cake or rolling pastry.

nickscookingclub

Cabbage and Potatoes Still Know How to Feed a Family Without Emptying the Grocery Budget

Some of the most comforting meals come from ingredients that never needed to be fancy. This Irish-inspired bacon, cabbage, and potato soup brings together humble staples in one steaming pot, with smoky, salty bacon giving the broth the kind of flavor that makes simple vegetables taste like something you planned all day. The potatoes turn tender and hearty, cabbage softens into the savory broth, and those little pieces of bacon keep every spoonful interesting. It’s warm, rustic food built around ingredients generations of home cooks have relied on when dinner needed to stretch. Nothing here is trying to impress you with a long shopping list. It’s simply the sort of bubbling soup that fills the kitchen with a good smell and makes a loaf of bread on the counter suddenly feel like part of dinner.

nickscookingclub

Five Minutes Is Apparently All This Fudge Needs

Homemade fudge sounds like the kind of candy that requires thermometers, precise timing, and a family secret guarded for several generations. This five-minute version refuses to cooperate with that reputation. It delivers rich chocolate flavor, a smooth texture, and the satisfying density of traditional fudge without turning the kitchen into a confectionery laboratory. The mixture comes together quickly on the stove, leaving the chilling time to handle most of the actual work. Once set, it cuts into neat little squares that look perfectly at home in a holiday candy tin or piled on a dessert tray. The chocolate is deep enough to satisfy a serious craving, while the small portions keep the richness manageable—at least until someone reaches for another piece. It is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why fudge ever felt intimidating in the first place.

Eat Like No One Else

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Honeycrisp or Fuji? 7 Things to Know Before You Buy

Honeycrisp and Fuji are two commonly found apple varieties. If you want to decide which is better for you to buy, here are 7 things to know. Honeycrisp or Fuji? Let's do a comparison between the two and answer the questions:

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Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Once Popular Boomer Items That Millennials Won’t Buy Anymore

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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nickscookingclub