Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Taste Of Home

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Keeping your drink of choice cool during the summer is a priority during parties (ice-cold probiotic sodas, anyone?). However, in my opinion, the best stress test for a cooler is a multi-day camping excursion. For folks like me who enjoy trekking into the backwoods with little more than a cooler, a tent and a select few essentials, it’s imperative that any perishables stay chilly for days on end. I can say from personal experience that there’s nothing more disappointing than opening up your pricey cooler on day three of a trip only to find a few pieces of ice floating in a pool of lukewarm water. Enter: the Orca cooler.

Orca Cooler Review: The Cooler That Keeps Ice Intact for Days (And Days)

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Coolers have come a long way. Whereas the clunky plastic options of yore kept their chill for just a few hours, sleek modern coolers (like Yeti coolers) retain their icy contents for days at a time. This is especially important for camping trips or long hours on the beach. Warm sand feels great between the toes, but it doesn’t bode well for keeping non-alcoholic beers and probiotic sodas ice cold. That said, contemporary coolers have one main failing: chilling food without creating a soggy mess. Luckily, the Ninja FrostVault Cooler solves this problem by offering additional features for those who want to take along a few snacks, too.

Ninja FrostVault Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Pull-Out Drawer Keeps Food Dry and Chilly For Days

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. As pet owners, we know the importance of a top-performing vacuum tailored specifically to the four-legged members of our households. With pet hair accumulating daily, we need a powerful tool that helps us tackle messes more quickly and easily. (And given that the vacuum is most pets’ nemesis, I’d have to say they also agree.)

Shark Pet Plus Review: This Cordless Stick Vacuum is a Must-Have for Pet Owners

A classic daiquiri is made with rum, lime juice and sugar that’s shaken over ice and strained into a chilled glass. Frozen daiquiris take it up a notch by blending the rum, lime juice and sugar with ice cubes and fruit, creating a sweet, frothy drink. Our frozen banana daiquiri recipe goes one step further, leaning into tropical flavor with the addition of rich coconut milk. It’s one of those creamy frozen cocktail recipes that’s sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings and refreshing enough to cool you down on a hot day.

Banana Daiquiri

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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

These muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle flavor of zucchini to create a moist and flavorful treat that’s hard to resist. The process is straightforward enough for new bakers, but even pros will appreciate this combination of ingredients. Whether you need to use up a surplus of garden zucchini or you want a sweet snack to enjoy with a cup of tea, these muffins are a must-bake. Once you’ve tried them you’ll be baking them on repeat.

Banana Zucchini Muffins

“I need two blue plate specials, a tube steak with fries in the alley and two bowls of red. And 86 the cheese!”. Some vintage recipes have a way of instantly transporting you to an old-school diner. You know, the eating spots where the coffee is ultra strong, the waiters speak hip diner slang and the menu is loaded with all your favorite homestyle comfort foods. For us, the humble patty melt is one of the classic diner recipes that will forever make us reminisce.

Patty Melt

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. In our Product Testing Team’s quest to find the best single-serve coffee maker, they tested 14 different machines over the course of 30 hours. Winners with the highest scores range from luxe options that create flawless lattes to sizable picks that hold up to 75 ounces of water per refill. Among these high-end options, one pick stands apart from the rest—not because it boasts milk frothers and other beverage bells and whistles. No, the Keurig K-Mini Plus has a different kind of advantage on its side: size.

Keurig K-Mini Plus Review: The Small-But-Mighty Morning Helper

Florida State

Akeena

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

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Surely you’ve heard of peach or apple cobbler, but what about a cobbler made with nectarines? This nectarine cobbler recipe is incredibly simple, as it doesn’t involve peeling or cooking down the nectarines first. While some cobblers are fruit with a biscuit-like topping, this one is more of...

Nectarine Cobbler

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

I can think of several cocktails sweet enough to be considered dessert. The chocolate-rich Brandy Alexander immediately comes to mind, quickly followed by tropical, coconut pina coladas or sweet-tart, candied lemon drop shots. But this frozen mudslide recipe stands in a league of its own. To make it, vodka, Irish cream and coffee liqueur are blended with ice cream to create a thick, creamy, boozy adult milkshake.

Mudslide

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. From pour-overs to coffee concentrates, nothing gives a boost like the bitter hit of caffeine that comes with a morning brew. No matter what kind of coffee maker you use, a comforting hot mug on a cold day or a refreshing iced coffee when the weather turns warmer is such a treat. But if you’re the only coffee drinker in the house (or you just get tired of grinding your own beans), a drip machine may not be the best choice.

Keurig K-Elite Review: This Is Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Keurig Coffee Maker

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Whenever I have friends or family over, I make sure my bar is stocked with all the makings for simple cocktails. I might like to think I have time to separate egg whites for whiskey sours or that I’d remember to prep enough espresso shots for espresso martinis, but it never happens. Guests arrive, and I make the simplest drinks I know off the top of my head. The lemon drop martini is a go-to for me.

Lemon Drop Martini

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Bissell Just Recalled More Than 3 Million of Its Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

Hold off on your deep-cleaning projects for now. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has shared a recall from Bissell that affects its popular Steam...

Bissell Just Recalled More Than 3 Million of Its Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

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