Columbus, OH

North Carolina State

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Knightdale, NC

Town Talks

North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that a complaint had been filed in Superior Court against Ironworkers Local 11, a New Jersey labor union, for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The union is accused of creating a hostile work environment and systematically bypassing Black union members for jobs, while giving them less desirable assignments.

Discrimination Lawsuit Targets Ironworkers Union in NJ

Food & Wine

Fruity, tart, and fizzy, these innovative sodas will cool you off this summer.

The Soda Aisle Has Never Been More Exciting — Here Are 6 Brands to Try

Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Sunday, July 7th

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

There's an old cowboy drinking song that includes the stanza, "Whoop-ee! Drink that rot gut, drink that red nose / Whenever you get to town/ Drink it straight and swig it mighty/ Till the world goes round and round!" Imbibing in rotgut whiskey would indeed leave the world going round and round, if you were lucky. Or it could leave you dead. But what exactly is rotgut whiskey?

What Rotgut Means For Whiskey And Why It Should Send You Running

In a concerning wave of recalls, the FDA pulled 28 beverages from the market in 2024, citing the presence of undisclosed harmful chemicals, drugs, and bacteria. These recalls have raised significant health concerns and highlighted the importance of proper labeling and safety checks in the food and beverage industry. The...

FDA recalls 28 soda, juices and other beverages over harmful chemicals – Here’s the complete list

One of the classic Scotch distilleries, Brora, had been closed in 1983 but was resurrected in 2021 following a restoration project, and it is now debuting a new aged whisky to celebrate the third anniversary of that reopening. Untold Depths is a 44 year old release originally distilled in 1977, before the closing of the distillery, and is a particular tribute to an era of the distillery referred to as “the age of peat.”

The limited edition Untold Depths release was distilled in 1977

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is one of the most powerful vehicles the company produces and also one of the hardest to tune. With 500 horsepower coming courtesy of a naturally aspirated V8 and a stripped-down interior created with racing in mind, Ford’s premier muscle car comes ready to take on the track or drag strip. But for some people, that 500 horsepower isn’t enough, and the Dark Horse needs a bit more oomph. Luckily, you can get that without having to alter the Mustang yourself.

We go hands on with the H850 Dark Horse

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

On July 3rd, the FDA prohibited the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food and beverages. Typically, we see brominated vegetable oil in citrus-flavored drinks, mostly sodas. The good news is that all the big boy soda brands quit using it long ago, but a lot of off-brand and store-brand sodas still do.

If You Drink Off-Brand Soda, You've Been Drinking FDA's Latest Banned Additive

HuffPost

There are a few benefits to picking a bar soap over a liquid soap.

These Bar Soaps Are Superior To Bodywash, According To Derms

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Check Your Freezer: 65 Popular Ice Cream Products Have Been Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

The weather is heating up, and many Virginians enjoy a soft drink to cool off. If you will be drinking a glass of soda pop at a restaurant, you should know that there has been a recall.

Four soft drinks that are sold in restaurants have been recalled due to the ingredients

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Real Simple

The caffeinated drinks were sold across the country under hundreds of brand names.

250+ Canned Coffee Products Recalled Nationwide Due to Botulism Risk

Delishably

Nearly 30 Popular Drinks Recalled by the FDA Due to Harmful Chemicals

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Your favorite summer ice cream treat may have just been recalled. More than 60 ice cream products from brands like Friendly's, Jeni's, Hershey's, Chipwich and more have been recalled due to fears they may be contaminated with listeria, according to a press release on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.

More than 60 ice cream products from major brands recalled for listeria risk

Scripps News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is officially outlawing a soda ingredient that’s already been banned in several countries. Here's what to know.

FDA officially banning soda ingredient that's 'no longer considered safe'

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What is bottled-in-bond?

When it comes to bourbon, there are a handful of rules and regulations. To be considered a bourbon whiskey, it must have a mash bill of...

What is bottled-in-bond?

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