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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

Florida State

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Hialeah, FL

Akeena

If you’ve ever been to one of the few remaining locations in Florida, you know this chain is all about building the perfect burger. But one of its five Sunshine State locations, the Hialeah Fuddruckers, recently hit a bit of a roadblock after a state inspection led to a temporary closure. Here’s what went down.

Chain Restaurant Known for Its 'Perfect' Burger Shut Down After State Inspection in Florida

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Tick, tock. Yes, the timer is ticking on Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale with dozens of top tech items being discounted significantly for a short period. At the time of writing, there are now just 15 hours left before all of these goodies expire and return to their usual prices. So if you want a new Yeti microphone, a fancy new 4K TV with a shiny soundbar or even just a pack of NFL collectible stamps at a much cheaper rate than this time tomorrow, it's time to secure these deals.

Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale Ends Today: Save Big on Tech From Apple, LG, Samsung and More

This year's Labor Day sales might be done and dusted, but that doesn't mean there aren't still ways to save money if you know where to look. Right now you can get one helpful home essential at a solid discount. Keeping all your devices charged up is a necessity, but not everybody has enough wall outlets for this to be convenient. That's what makes this nine-in-one charging station so handy, and right now you can get one with a big discount as well. You'd normally pay around $60 for this charging station, but order today and you'll pay just $40 instead. Just keep in mind that this is a limited-time deal that probably won't hang around for long.

This 9-in-1 Charging Station Is Just $40, but Probably Not for Much Longer

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Growing up in a beach town, I learned to love saltwater swimming and its healing benefits. While swimming pools offer a cushier, more convenient experience than ocean swimming, they often use chemical chlorine to stave off bacteria. Plus, fluctuating chlorine levels can cause algae growth and irritate sensitive eyes and skin. Not to mention chlorine's abrasive odor.

Converting Your Pool From Chlorine to Saltwater Is Easier Than You'd Think

If you're one of the more than 50 million people using the Cash App payment service, you could be eligible to get some serious cash back from the service itself. Cash App and its parent company Block have agreed to a proposed $15 million settlement for a class action lawsuit related to unauthorized access to customer accounts in 2022 and 2023, and any Cash App users from the last six years are eligible to file a claim for a share of that money.

If You Lost Money or Data With Cash App, You Could Claim Up to $2,500

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Horoscope for Saturday, September 7th

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

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There’s still time to snag a high interest rate before the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts, which experts say could happen at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Sept. 17-18. “Overall, the trend towards slower inflation growth remains intact, and the Fed should be in a...

Best Savings Rates Today, Sept. 6, 2024: Don’t Miss Out on APYs as High as 5.25%

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Monday all 152 of of its commissioned law enforcement officers in September. It'll set the state back $915,000 in total.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Police Launch Body Camera Program

Joshua Rodriguez is a writer with a passion for helping people understand the impact of their financial decisions (good or bad). His articles on mortgages, home equity loans, credit cards, budgeting, insurance and more have been featured on US News & World Report, CBS News, Yahoo! Finance and other publications. He enjoys spending time with his wife, son, daughter, three dogs and three bunnies when he’s not writing or teaching.

5 Things You Should Do With Your Money Before Sept. 17

Is there anything more frustrating than getting bacon grease on your favorite shirt? Or red wine on your favorite date-night pants? When this inevitably happens, you could give up and give in to the stain, crowning a new, ultimately lesser, favorite shit -- or you could go down fighting. We encourage the latter and have some high-success cleaning tips for getting rid of any type of annoying, stubborn stain from blood to oil and more.

Get Every Type of Stain Out of Clothing: Blood, Grease, Grass, Oil and More

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6 Tips on How to Protect Security Cameras From the Cold, Snow and Rain

The weather starts getting colder, days get darker and new home security owners begin to wonder, \"My security camera will be all right in the rain...

The weather starts getting colder, days get darker and new home security owners begin to wonder, "My security camera will be all right in the rain...

6 Tips on How to Protect Security Cameras From the Cold, Snow and Rain

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