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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

Every year in the United States, more than 650,000 people are released from state or federal prisons. This year, Garland Carr became one of them. He's a country musician who spent about eight years in prison after being convicted of burglary and grand larceny. And he told us about one of the crimes he did time for.

'Track Change' podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album

Colorado State

Audio will be available later today. Caretakers of a corn crop in Colorado, struggling to control a worm, introduce moths infected with STDs hoping widespread infection will result in bug infertility. (Story aired on WeSun on 8/11/24.)

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

It's been more than three weeks since the U.S. and Russia completed the largest prisoner swap since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Speaking from the White House shortly after news broke that three American prisoners were headed home, President Biden described the release as an "incredible relief." Russian-American journalist...

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

New York City, NY

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. In August 2014, Ian Sandler's 9-year-old daughter, Riley Sandler, went to a sleepaway camp for the summer. Early one morning, at around 1:30 a.m., the family got a call from the camp.

A rideshare driver makes an hourslong trek to take a dad to his gravely ill daughter

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Mother Jones’ Maddie Oatman about her recent reporting revealing how menstrual blood has long been an overlooked source of key medical information. AILSA CHANG, HOST:. OK, we're going to take a few minutes now to talk about periods, as in the menstrual kind....

Long overlooked, menstrual blood is a treasure trove for science

Summer still has a few weeks left, but tell that to those big-box stores - jackets, costumes, huge bags of candy, orange, orange everywhere, and the scent of pumpkin spice - it's in the air. NPR's Juliana Kim explains why fall vibes are creeping up so early. JULIANA KIM, BYLINE:...

It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Cooking With Maryann

Coconut is amazing any time of the year! This cake is so perfect and easy to make too! Here is what you'll need for 2, 8 inch round cakes or 1, 9 x 13 pan:. 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, processed into coarse pieces.

Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

The month of September is upon us and with it brings happiness to three zodiac signs. Pisces, Aquarius, and Libra will experience an end to the loneliness they have been feeling. Whether their loneliness has been subtle or significant, relief from this emotion is coming for these signs. Let’s discuss each sign and what they can expect in the month of September.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends In September

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You're listening to LIFE KIT... Hey, everybody. It's Marielle. If you listen to LIFE KIT regularly, you have a sense of who I am as a person and my temperament. I think you could count on one hand how many people I've yelled at in my entire life. One of those lucky few was my downstairs neighbor when I lived in Philadelphia. And look, I'm not going to go into the dispute and explain to you all the ways I was right and he was wrong because I know that I was, and I don't need the confirmation.

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NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Canadian runner Corey Bellemore about holding the world record for running the beer mile and why this year's race may be his last. There are certain athletic feats that, no matter how hard we train, most of us will never be able to do, like dunking a basketball or hitting a home run. Then there are athletic feats that, even if we could do them, it would almost certainly not be a good idea. And this is the category that the beer mile falls into, which is where a person runs around a track four times as fast as they can, but before each lap, they chug a 12-ounce beer.

After years of running the Beer Mile, the record holder considers stepping away

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Tuscaloosa, AL

Audio will be available later today. The death of a high school student in a football game Friday has saddened his Alabama community and once again raised concerns about the sport. Days earlier a 14-year-old player had died.

Alabama's school year begins with tragedy after 2 football players die

The 2024 Paralympics get underway this week in Paris. More than 4,400 athletes with various disabilities will participate in 22 sports. The Paralympic Games kick off this week in Paris. Four thousand-plus athletes are going to be arriving from around the world to compete, and even before it's begun, there's already some controversy brewing. For the first time ever, one of the competitors is a trans woman, the Italian runner Valentina Petrillo. She's making her first Paralympic debut a few years after making her transition. And joining us now to explain more is NPR sports correspondent Becky Sullivan. Hey, Becky.

The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here's what to watch for

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

Chinese food is one of my favorites! Sometimes, all I want is a heaping bowl of beef broccoli and rice. Don't let the ingredient list scare you, it's quite simple to make, the most time consuming part is ingredient preparation. Sometimes, I will get the ingredients together the day prior or combine the parts that I can ahead of time so this meal preps in a snap! Here's what you'll need for 6 servings:

A Knockout Restaurant-Style Beef Broccoli

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The Contenders, Vol. 15: The songs we can't stop playing this week

This week we check back in on our running list of the year's best songs — they're contenders for a spot on the inevitable best-of 2024...

The Contenders, Vol. 15: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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