Volunteers pack book bags full of school supplies for families dealing with cancer

Americans on Social Security Just Got a Huge Monthly 'Raise'

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security just learned how much more money they will get next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will increase 3.6% for 2027. For retired workers, that means an average increase of about $75 a month -- roughly $900 over a full year.

Thomas Smith

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 · 8d

Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked Walmart's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

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 · 28d

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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CJ Coombs

Missing since 2019 from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma: Faith Lindsey was only 17 when she disappeared

Faith Lindsey has been missing from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma (Seminole County), since October 28, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Faith would now be 24 years old if alive.

Pauls Valley, OK · 29d

Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Foods You Should Never Reheat in the Microwave (So Stop!)

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

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 · 3d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Russet Potatoes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

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ChefManiac

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The Biscuits That Make You Wonder Why You Ever Bought the Canned Ones

A really good biscuit doesn’t need much explaining once you pull it apart and see that soft, steamy middle. These buttery biscuits bake up golden on top with tender layers inside, ready to soak up another swipe of melted butter the second they leave the oven. The edges have just enough structure to hold together, while the center stays delicate and soft enough to practically disappear with each bite. Add honey, jam, or sausage gravy and they become breakfast; set them beside fried chicken or a pot roast and suddenly they’re the thing everybody keeps reaching for. It’s simple, old-fashioned baking, but warm homemade biscuits have a way of making even an ordinary meal feel like somebody put in extra effort.

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 · 14d

Letters from Leo

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U.S. Military Archbishop Orders Catholic Troops Not to Take Part in Hegseth’s Firing Squad

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.

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.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2022 from Greenwood, Indiana: Young Ryder Tay-Wilson's case is still unsolved

Ryder Thomas Tay-Wilson has been missing from Greenwood, Indiana, since March 5, 2022, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). There is conflicting information about how old Ryder was when he disappeared and how old he would now be. The NCMEC indicates he would now be seven, while other sources state that was his age when he went missing, which would now make him 11 years old. It appears he was either born in 2015 or 2019.

Greenwood, IN · 6d

nickscookingclub

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Two Ingredients Become Warm Apple Pie Donut Holes

A two-ingredient recipe should not produce something this comforting, but biscuit dough and apple pie filling know how to create convincing little donut holes. The dough surrounds the fruit and bakes into a golden shell while the apple center becomes warm, soft, and fragrant with familiar pie spices. Each bite feels like a miniature hand pie crossed with a bakery donut, only without making pastry dough or managing a long ingredient list. The small size creates plenty of browned surface, and a cinnamon-sugar coating can add the sparkle and sweetness that makes the finished batch look especially inviting. These treats are proof that a refrigerated shortcut can still produce the aroma, texture, and warm fruit center everyone associates with much more complicated baking.

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).

Kateable

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6 Herbs Used for Knee Aches Before Arthritis Creams Existed

Achy knees are one of the most common complaints, and long before arthritis creams came in a tube, people rubbed salves and oils made from plants into sore joints. A few of these have real research behind them, and one is more mixed than you’d think.

CJ Coombs

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 · 11d

Thomas Smith

Company Busted for Allegedly Buying $1.3 Billion of Event Tickets, Reselling at Big Markup

A California ticket broker allegedly made more than $120 million in profit by bypassing ticket purchase limits, buying millions of seats and reselling them at higher prices. Federal authorities say the operation included thousands of tickets to a single Beyonce concert -- seats that otherwise could have been available to fans buying directly.

California · 1d

nickscookingclub

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Four Ingredients Make This Roast Fall Apart by Itself

A slow-cooker roast that practically shreds itself sounds like the result of careful seasoning and a long ingredient list, but this version needs only four ingredients to reach that tender finish. The slow cooker provides time and gentle heat, allowing the beef to soften while the simple seasonings concentrate into a rich cooking liquid. By dinner, the meat pulls apart beneath a fork and the entire house smells as though someone spent all day actively preparing the meal. The short ingredient list makes it realistic for busy mornings, limited grocery budgets, and anyone who wants comfort food without a complicated recipe. It is hearty, familiar, and impressive in the effortless way slow-cooker dinners often are. Few things feel better than opening the lid after a long day and discovering the main course already tender, hot, and waiting to be served.

nickscookingclub

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Grandma Didn’t Need 15 Ingredients to Make a Pot of Potato Soup Taste Good

There’s something almost suspicious about a soup this comforting coming from only five ingredients, but that’s exactly how old kitchen recipes earned their place. Grandma’s potato soup wasn’t built around specialty cheese, expensive toppings, or a cart full of groceries. It was about tender potatoes simmered until soft, a creamy broth, simple seasoning, and that warm, velvety texture that made a bowl feel like a full meal. The potatoes do most of the work, thickening the soup naturally and giving every spoonful that familiar stick-to-your-ribs comfort. It’s the kind of recipe that makes the kitchen smell like somebody has been cooking all afternoon, even though the ingredient list is shorter than most coffee orders.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1973 from Petaluma, California: Timothy Gerard Mckernan was 16 when he vanished

Timothy Gerard Mckernan has been missing from Petaluma, California (Sonoma County), since April 23, 1973, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Petaluma, CA · 18d

ChefManiac

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Whatever Happened to the Cake Everyone Bought at A&P?

For anyone who remembers Spanish Bar Cake, this one can unlock a very specific kind of nostalgia. That dark, warmly spiced cake with its soft, moist crumb and creamy frosting wasn’t flashy, but it had devoted fans who knew exactly what they were looking for in the bakery aisle. This homemade version brings that old favorite back with the cozy spice and rich cream cheese frosting that make each bite feel wonderfully old-fashioned. It’s the sort of cake that belongs beside a hot cup of coffee, preferably while somebody at the table says, “I haven’t had this in years.”

Tanner Callais

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A Year of Cruises… For Just $2,499? This Line Is Offering Exactly That

For many people, a single cruise can cost upwards of $2,500. How about more than a year of cruises for that amount?. It may seem far-fetched, but one cruise line is offering exactly that. For those that love sailing, it might be the deal of a lifetime. Here are the details…

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.

CJ Coombs

A Delaware Jane Doe in 1967, a laundry bag, and a long unsolved case

Jane Bear Doe 1967 is the identification given to a Caucasian female's body found on March 18, 1967, in Bear, Delaware (New Castle County). She is estimated to be between 16 and 25 years old, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Bear, DE · 7d

Greg Wilson, CFA

Are They Actually Lower Middle Class? 28 Signs Someone is Lower Middle Class

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