Columbus, OH

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. If you’re pro-“romanticize your life,” you know that every once in a while, a new TikTok trend that claims to help you do just that goes viral. One of the more recent ways is a kitchen habit — specifically, something you can do inside of your fridge — and it’s called “fridgescaping.”

This New Decorating Trend Romanticizes Your Fridge. But Is It Actually Safe?

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

I was working the soups and sauces station at a popular restaurant in the late '80s when the chef handed me a recipe to make as the special of the day. The chef, who was also the owner, had lived in France and taught me to make several authentic French dishes. This one, called a pan bagnat, opened my eyes to a whole different way to sandwich.

My 3-Ingredient Tuna Salad Takes 2 Minutes To Make

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. If you love thrifting and antiquing, then you know that the thrill is in the search. With any type of secondhand shopping, especially when looking for vintage furniture, you never know what you’re going to find. One item that’s commonly found when looking at vintage furniture has a name that you might not recognize? A chifferobe.

What Is a Chifferobe, and Should You Get One?

Tennessee State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There are tons of symbols, motifs, and images that come to mind when summertime rolls around, but for me, a juicy red strawberry is the most synonymous with the season. As soon as spring arrived, I started seeing strawberry-themed home decor everywhere (like these adorable coasters), and with summer in full swing, it might be harder to find something without a strawberry on it! And when it serves multiple uses, it’s almost guaranteed to end up in my cart.

The “Adorable” $15 HomeGoods Kitchen Find That Doubles as Storage (It’s Perfect for Summer!)

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Grilling or pan searing salmon can have its challenges, including issues with overcooking and sticking to the pan or grill. Baked salmon, on the other hand, is a much more forgiving cooking method that is often lower in added fat. The problem with baking salmon is that it leaves a lot to be dsired visually. A white protein called albumin often appears on the surface of salmon that throws off the look, and it can be tricky to achieve the golden-brown caramelization that occurs with pan seared fish.

How To Flawlessly Bake Salmon And Reheat The Leftovers

Poached eggs may seem complicated, but it couldn't be easier to whip them up for a quick breakfast. In reality, they're just as simple as scrambling or frying eggs. All you need to do is go from skillet to microwave for a foolproof method that takes just 1 minute for perfectly poached eggs. Best of all? Anyone can do it.

Microwave-Poached Eggs in 60 Seconds With This Delicious Breakfast Hack

Florida State

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Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Pottery Barn and Michael Graves Design just teamed up to release a brand new collection of accessible, thoughtfully-designed furniture that expertly marries function and form. Pieces in this new line feature integrated grab rails to provide more support, easy-to-use drawer pulls, supportive arm rests, and more details to make life at home both easy and beautiful for people with permanent, situational, or temporary disabilities.

Pottery Barn Just Dropped a Gorgeous New Collab that’s All About Functional Design

The Foodie Fix

Crockpot Meatloaf is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food with minimal effort. Using a slow cooker, you can achieve a tender, juicy meatloaf that’s full of flavor without monitoring the oven.

Effortless and Delicious Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Laundry? Yeah, it’s probably my least favorite chore. If there’s any way to avoid doing laundry, I’ll take it — no question. It’s not just that the process is tedious and annoying, although it definitely is, but I also don’t have nearly enough storage space for all my clothes. The thought of going through them to declutter sounds even worse. And, let’s be honest, bending over to pull clothes out of the laundry basket? Not exactly my idea of fun.

The “Life-Changing” Hamper That Makes Laundry Day Less Annoying (It Has the Most Ingenious Feature!)

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Although I’m never not in the mood to jump right into fall as soon as August hits, I’m trying to learn to appreciate the late summer and not rush through it. And these plates from Dollar Tree are helping me do just that. Spotted by a Dollar Tree Instagrammer, these gorgeous dishes would look so beautiful on a late summer dinner table and are totally leaning into the coastal, beachy aesthetic.

Dollar Tree’s “Sooo Gorg” $1.25 Plates Are Perfect for Late Summer Dinner Parties

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Would You Clean Your Vegetables in the Dishwasher? The Viral “Hack” Completely Divided the Internet

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