Columbus, OH

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle of a passionate conversation about a surprising topic: fruit flies. I was instantly intrigued. The discussion was all about something all too familiar to many people, especially me: the constant battle against fruit flies.

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Real Simple

Yep, you may be doing it wrong—and this could be the secret to keeping your nuts from going rancid.

Should You Be Storing Nuts in the Fridge? Here's What Experts Say

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

A food bank in Auckland, New Zealand, inadvertently distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy. The charity, Auckland City Mission, said a member of the public donated the pineapple-flavored candies, which were sealed in a retail-sized bag. The candies were donated about six weeks ago. However, the candies were actually bricks of...

Food Bank Handed Out Potentially Lethal Doses Of Meth Disguised As Candy

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Pennsylvania State

In a battle of bear versus exotic eye worm, the eye worm wins—and that's bad news for all of us. Researchers on Wednesday reported the first known infection of an exotic eye worm in a black bear in the US, which was killed in Pennsylvania in November 2023. The bear had at least 13 adult parasitic worms pulled from its eyes, and the researchers identified them as the invasive, potentially blinding species Thelazia callipaeda, which was only first detected in the US in 2020.

Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Police in New Zealand have so far accounted for 41 chunks of methamphetamine enclosed in candy wrappers — each a potentially lethal amount of the drug — that were unknowingly distributed by an Auckland food bank. The authorities were in the process of collecting...

65 potentially lethal meth candies unknowingly shared by New Zealand food bank

Softened or "room temperature" butter is an essential ingredient in baking, typically creamed with sugar as the first step in making cakes, slices, muffins, and cookies. It's also a crucial element in creating deliciously fluffy buttercream frosting. But as any home baker will know, transforming a rock hard block of butter into something more squidgy is easier said than done. Soften the butter too little, and it won't blend with the sugar, ultimately creating dense and heavy bakes. Soften it too much, on the other hand, and it will give you a greasy, loose batter with a flat, soggy result.

Mary Berry's Go-To Technique To Soften Butter Quickly

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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TOKYO (AP) — One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo, officials said. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms...

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

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A top chef has shared an expert tip for keeping bananas fresh and firm for a whole week longer - and it's a game-changer

Keep bananas 'fresh and firm' with expert storage techniques

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Chicago, IL

Why dine at any old restaurant when you can enjoy a meal at one of the most beautiful restaurants in all of Illinois. Be it view, decor, high quality cuisine, or a generous mix of all three, something about this restaurant allows it to stand out from the rest, so much so, that it has been deemed the "most beautiful" by customers across the country.

One Illinois Spot Named Among The 'Most Beautiful Restaurants' In The US

Phil Donahue, the legendary television talk show host whose titular program spanned four decades, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with a long illness, his family confirmed in a statement to TODAY.com. Donahue died Sunday (August 18) night at his home surrounded by his family, including...

Phil Donahue Dead At 88

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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

Y'all, I'm always down for some 'bad dad jokes' to start the week off right!. Oh, this one definitely wins the best 'Trolling of PETA' award:. And there's no reason while having a little fun, we can't be helpful too!. Ok, lastly, tell us you didn't laugh?!. Be sure to...

Meme Monday - Let's Go!

Boston, MA

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Governor Maura Healey's Office says deals in principle have been reached to save four Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts. If the deals are finalized, Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Saint Elizabeth's in Boston Brighton neighborhood and Morton Hospital in Taunton will transition to new operators.

Lifespan Takes Over Two Massachusetts Hospitals

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Man Swallowed Over 400 Nuts, Screws, And Bolts During Psychotic Episode

Doctors were shocked when X-rays showed hundreds of metal objects inside a man's stomach. According to the Daily Mail, the man was suffering from a psychotic...

Man Swallowed Over 400 Nuts, Screws, And Bolts During Psychotic Episode

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