We all know 4th of July cookouts are a staple of summer, but what are Americans stocking up on? Grocery delivery service Instacart has tracked and ranked the most bought items leading up to July 4. 1) Yellow Corn The demand for yellow corn is up 380% compared to the yearly average. 2) Charcoal Charcoal, essential to any barbecue, purchases have shot up 222% leading up to Independence Day. 3)Potato Salad The nation's favorite holiday salad, the potato salad, in third place, skyrocketing 177%. 4) Baby Back Ribs The sauce-drenched meaty chops, baby back ribs, have seen a 170% increase in purchases. 5) Hot Dog Buns It seems the hotdog versus burger debate has been settled, Americans have bought 163% more buns for July 4 than the rest of the year.

What Are Americans Buying Most Of For The Fourth Of July

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Finding your next "Finding Your Roots" fix. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for TV series about the fascinating world of genealogical research and ancestral histories.

Top 10 Genealogy Shows to Watch if You Can't Get Enough of Finding Your Roots

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Mothers' smartphone usage may actually be detrimental to the language development of newborns, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Texas found that mothers speak 16% less to their babies when they are using their phones. Shorter intervals of phone use, one to two minutes, are worse for speech language and decrease a mother’s baby talk by 26%. Short phone usage usually involves non-verbal actions like texting or checking e-mails, while longer usage, like calls or videos, involves speech. According to senior researcher Kaye de Barbara, the “sample had an average of 4.4 hours of phone use per 12-hour period.” Researchers advise new parents "to be cognizant of the impact phones can have on their ability to be attuned to their child's needs.”

Mothers Smartphone Use May Affect Baby Language Development

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Identity theft is a major problem in India. Around 45 percent of people there have experiences with it. Now fraud involving AI-generated voices and videos is also on the rise.

Worrying trend: identity theft in India

Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

Learn How to Improve Your Sleep Environment By Letting Go Of These 3 Habits That Contribute To A Dirty Bed! (Enjoy A Fresher Sleep Space).

Time to Clean Up: Drop These 3 Bedtime Habits for a Cleaner Sleep Environment!

Honeymoons.com gathered information on all-inclusive resorts from around the globe with private pools to help create lifelong memories of an unforgettable honeymoon. Originally published on honeymoons.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Resorts with private pools: 26 perfect choices for couples

On June 27, Walgreens announced quarterly earnings that were poorer than expected, NBC News reports. The company's stock fell 15% in pre-market trading.

Walgreens Plans 'Significant' Store Closures

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Clutter doesn’t just make your home look icky and run less efficiently, I will point out the specific reasons why clutter can cause mental anxiety and stress. Clutter to me is a visual explosion, it is loud and very distracting. I cannot focus in a cluttered environment whether in a home, a store, or any venue. This may be why I detest crowds and I avoid shopping in large brick-and-mortar stores.

Why Clutter Can Cause Mental Anxiety and Stress

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Pack Your Swimming Trunks! Woburn's Elephants Take A Dip To Beat UK Heatwave. Woburn Safari Park’s female Asian elephants Chandrika, Damini, and Tarli have donned their swimming trunks to beat Britain’s heatwave in late June 2024. The trio has their own private swimming pool in the shape of the Woburn Estate’s Drakeloe Lake. It is the ideal swimming spot for the three girls as it is nestled in the hundreds of acres of secluded woodland surrounding the safari park. The park’s dedicated elephant team walked the trio through the forest before they took a refreshing dip in the water to beat the heat. Chandrika, Damini and Tarli were seen having a splashing time, using their trunks as snorkels and trumpeting loudly to celebrate their fun!

Pack Your Swimming Trunks! Woburn's Elephants Take A Dip To Beat UK Heatwave

Pierce County, WA

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Pierce County nurse Peter Meric Atanasoff has been accused of failing to properly administer medications and practice good needle hygiene, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Thursday.

Nurse charged with medication mixup, poor hygiene

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Anglers will have to buy a new license to fish freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp this summer, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. The species lost their prior fishing license exemption under a new law sponsored by Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, and signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1226 takes effect June 6 and aims to improve fishing regulation compliance.

New Law Mandates Freshwater Fishing License for Smelt, Crawfish, and Carp

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What to add to your diet to achieve glowing skin

\"What we eat can directly affect the appearance, texture, and overall health of our skin in a variety of ways,\"...

"What we eat can directly affect the appearance, texture, and overall health of our skin in a variety of ways,"...

What to add to your diet to achieve glowing skin

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