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Opelousas, LA

Mountain View, CA

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Savor a rich and decadent delight with a New Orleans style twist. Head off on a culinary journey to the heart of the Big Easy with a luscious serving of New Orleans Bread Pudding, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of Southern comfort and hospitality. Imagine a dish that combines the humble ingredients of day-old bread, eggs, milk, and sugar into a decadent treat that warms the soul and satisfies the sweetest of cravings.

New Orleans Bread Pudding: A Taste of Southern Comfort

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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The Foodie Fix

Garlic Parmesan Wings are a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the savory flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese with the crispy texture of perfectly cooked chicken wings.

Savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Topped with a decadent browned butter frosting, these Black & Gold Brownies will impress your guests this game day. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over sides of pan. In the top of a double boiler,...

Black & Gold Brownies

There can never be enough food-focused podcasts, in our eyes, and one of EatingWell’s favorite celebs, Katie Lee Biegel, just added something to our listening rotation. The cook and co-host of The Kitchen just launched her new podcast, All on the Table with Katie Lee Biegel, and her first guest was a star that she states “needs no introduction.”

Bobby Flay Just Shared His Go-To Weeknight Dinners That Include His Favorite Pantry Staples

Salem, OH

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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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Kansas City, MO

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Wyoming State

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Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

This creamy and indulgent Shrimp and Crab Dip is perfect for a luxurious game-day appetizer. In a small cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add tasso, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove tasso from skillet using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet.

Crescent City Shrimp and Crab Dip

Golden Glitter

When the weather turns chilly and you're craving a comforting, homemade meal, nothing beats a warm bowl of soup. One classic favorite that brings together rich flavors and hearty ingredients is Beef, Tomato, and Bow-Tie Macaroni Soup. This soup combines tender beef, tangy tomatoes, and perfectly cooked bow-tie pasta in a savory broth that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.

Hearty Beef, Tomato, and Bow-Tie Macaroni Soup Recipe

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

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

New Orleans, LA

Recipe excerpted from Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine by Eric Cook with Jyl Benson, photography by Sam Hanna © 2024. Reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith Books. Yassa Shrimp. Ingredients. For the sauce:. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. ½ cup all-purpose flour. ¼ cup...

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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Missouri State

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

I’ve got a fun twist on the classic spanakopita! This version is loaded with layers of flaky phyllo dough, packed with a rich filling of spinach, artichoke hearts, and sautéed leeks. Spanakopita – Spinach and Artichoke. I’ve always loved making spanakopita, but I wanted to mix things...

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

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Traditional Cajun Cravings with a Twist

Get your cooking pots and grocery lists ready—crawfish season is officially here! Satisfy your cravings for traditional Cajun flavors with this Crawfish Étouffée Pasta recipe by...

Traditional Cajun Cravings with a Twist

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