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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Your sleep needs rise and fall throughout your life.

Here's How Much Sleep You Need According to Your Age

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WINDER, Georgia — Colt Gray, the baby-face Georgia school shooting suspect who is charged with murdering two classmates and two teachers, grew up in a broken and neglectful home, which police and child services visited on a regular basis, a former neighbor and landlord tell The Post.

His mother, Marcee, 43, has a lengthy rap sheet with drug and domestic violence arrests. And his father Colin, 54, allegedly bought his troubled son an AR-15 rifle for Christmas — and now faces charges of his own for supplying the weapon used in the shooting.

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Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s broken homelife: A mom with multiple drug arrests and a dad who gave him an AR-15 for Christmas

Perhaps most well-known as the home of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, Trader Joe's has a storied reputation as the retailer to frequent when looking for inexpensive 19-cent bananas, delicious carrot-ginger bisque, or ube ice cream. With its laid-back tiki-style culture, selection of high-quality grocery staples, and unique products unavailable anywhere else, it's no wonder Trader Joe's is something of a cultural phenomenon. However, the secret to the company's success lies not in complicated marketing schemes but in confidence in its own brand.

The Reason Trader Joe's Rarely Sells Name Brand Products

Grocery shopping — whether you love it, hate it with a passion, or just like to get it done and move on — is a task that we often sail through on autopilot. No matter how you approach your weekly shop, there are a few traps that the majority of us get caught in at some point. With the price of groceries seemingly always on the rise, avoiding mistakes and pitfalls that can add to the cost of your shopping feels as important as ever.

13 Grocery Shopping Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

Heads up McFlurry fanatics, your favorite fast food treat is getting an environmentally friendly makeover. This comes after McDonald's discontinued the McFlurry's iconic square tipped plastic spoon. The new McFlurry cups will be four-flap cups, rather than the original cardboard and plastic lid. The wide-set dome shaped top will also be discontinued (via CNN). The new McFlurry packaging is set to debut next week, on September 10, 2024.

McDonald's McFlurry Cups Are Getting Sustainable New Packaging

If you've ever been shopping for a steak, chances are you've seen different terms or grades used to describe the quality of the meat: Prime, select, and choice are the top ones you'll encounter in settings like supermarkets. These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

The Top Beef Grades And What They Really Mean

Statistics tell us that when beef features on the menu in an American home, there's a 60% chance it's ground beef. That's probably because minced cow meat is so much cheaper than whole cuts and many cooks love its versatility which allows for use in a wide range of recipes. So if you've stockpiled this beloved meat, you'll want to know how long you can keep it in the refrigerator before you're ready to prepare your burgers, meatballs, or savory pies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends no more than two days.

Here's How Long Ground Beef Is Safe In Your Fridge, Raw Or Cooked

Frying chicken involves a lot of prep work and it's sometimes difficult to get the results you want. In particular, it's all too easy for it to come out dense and chewy instead of light and crispy. To fix that, there's a less common ingredient you can add to the batter: A splash of vodka.

The Secret To Juicy Fried Chicken Is Inside Your Liquor Cabinet

On August 21, 2024, Unilever U.S. put forth an allergen-related recall for approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle products, in particular, the Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops. The FDA posted an announcement the same day, but has since added a classification to the recall and increased its scope, further elevating its seriousness. As of September 4, the FDA's updated notice lists that a total of 146,000 cases are impacted — and that the issue is now a Class 1 recall.

FDA Classifies Popsicle Recall As Highest Risk Level — Here's What To Know

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

It's no secret that Americans are big on pizza. A survey conducted by OnePoll in 2023 revealed that the average adult in the United States eats the cheesy food three times a month and is likely to indulge in around five slices when the opportunity avails itself, totaling up to 180 slices annually (via StudyFinds). And while there's some disagreement over the preferred place to buy pizza — a restaurant versus the grocery store's frozen foods aisle, for instance — the popularity of pizza chains is undeniable.

One Of America's Most Popular Pizza Chains Isn't A Restaurant At All

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It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

If your toast is feeling a little uninspired, it's time to meet your new breakfast obsession: three-ingredient strawberry butter. This simple yet irresistible spread combines the richness of butter with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries, creating a flavor that's nothing short of addictive. With just a few minutes and minimal effort, you'll have a luscious, berry-infused butter you can slather on toast — and plenty of other foods, too.

The 3-Ingredient Strawberry Butter Every Slice Of Toast Needs

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Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

Biting into a crisp one whole is plenty satisfying, but apples are also a seriously drinkable fruit. Apple juice by itself tastes great, plus it's a great mixer, especially with tequila. Meanwhile, apple cider is classic as a hot beverage when temperatures drop, but it can also be enjoyed on ice. It's also an ideal mixer (for beer) and a convenient ingredient for making an autumnal cider pancake syrup to go with a stack of flapjacks.

The Exact Difference Between Apple Juice And Apple Cider

The United States has taken a lot of ideas from Ancient Rome. The authors of the Constitution famously based many of their best ideas on the framework of Rome's justice system and representative democracy, the legacy of Roman architecture can be seen in the pillars of the U.S. Capitol, and a great portion of our language can be traced to Ancient Rome. You probably learned all of that in school, but did you know that without the Romans, we wouldn't have McDonald's? That's right, the hamburger, arguably the most American of foods, is just another idea we stole from the Romans.

Here's How Ancient Romans Seasoned The World's First Hamburgers

For cooks, salt is like air and water: It's absolutely essential, but since it's almost always around, we don't often give it much thought. Rare are the occasions when we shop for it intentionally (unless we come upon an especially pretty variety or eye-catching container), and even rarer are the occasions when we run out of it. And when that happens, we're caught flat footed: How could that have possibly happened?

Myths About Salt You Thought Were True

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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The Best (And Worst) Panera Sandwiches To Order In 2024, Ranked

Need a quick bite to eat for lunch? There are plenty of sandwich options from Panera that include fresh taste, balanced flavor, and filling ingredients. Striking...

The Best (And Worst) Panera Sandwiches To Order In 2024, Ranked

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