A highly anticipated collaboration has left Taco Bell fans clamoring for more — and an explanation. Taco Bell is celebrating the 20th birthday of its beloved Mtn Dew Baja Blast soda, the tropical drink that’s gained a following since its introduction in 2004. To commemorate the milestone, the brand has been painting the town turquoise with free beverages, a nationwide release of Baja Blast Gelato and more.

Taco Bell fans are putting the chain on Baja Blast over disastrous Stanley Cup release

Fresh off of winning three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles appears to be tackling her next big project: creating her new home with husband Jonathan Owens. On Aug. 14, the 27-year-old gymnast shared photos from the ongoing construction of her house. She uploaded four pictures to an Instagram story that showed a glimpse of the progress so far.

Simone Biles gives sneak peeks of her new home, including one stunning bathroom

It seems that the prayers of hundreds of hopefuls have been answered. On Aug. 12, Chick-fil-A announced that starting Aug. 26, it is bringing back two of the most popular items it’s ever released: the long-awaited Banana Pudding Milkshake and the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, which is the chain’s best-selling seasonal offering of all time.

Chick-fil-A’s Banana Pudding Milkshake is returning for the first time in 13 years

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

Have you ever wondered how the police catch vampires? With stake-outs, of course. How do vampires predict the future? They check their horror-scope. What do you call twin vampires? Dead ringers. If you're groaning right now (and you aren't a zombie) get ready, because we've got a collection of vampire...

50 vampire jokes you can really sink your teeth into

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Yale, MI

As a summer camp volunteer in 2022, Molly Smith spent long days in the woods. One day, she suddenly felt tingling in her hands and feet and visited a local emergency room. Doctor thought the then 20-year-old needed to consume more fluids. “They told me it’s probably dehydration, drink a...

College student, 20, experienced numbness in hands, feet. It helped doctors find ovarian cancer

First it was brat summer. Now social media users are forecasting we're headed into demure fall. Being “very demure” is TikTok's latest trend, and it's all about being mindful, not doing too much and of course, being very cutesy. The trend exploded on TikTok this month when an...

Being ‘very demure’ is TikTok’s newest trend. Here’s what it means

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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They both said yes to the dress. Many couples burst into tears during their first look on their wedding day. Tennessee brides McKenzie Ball and Erin Ball, however, couldn’t stop laughing. McKenzie, 27, and Erin, 29, had selected nearly identical lace mermaid gowns from different stores in different states.

See couple react when they realize they are wearing the same wedding dress

“Tiger King” director Eric Goode is back with a new docuseries called “Chimp Crazy” that focuses on the people whose lives are all-consumed by raising chimpanzees and monkeys like they’re members of their own families. NBC’s Joe Fryer sits down with Goode for a first look on TODAY.

‘Chimp Crazy’ dives into the eccentric world of ‘monkey moms’

This puff pastry pizza from Sardinia is simple to make, delicious to eat and so pretty in presentation. You'll find them in pastry shops and bars all over the island, as a popular savory mid-morning snack. Like the Rustico these are puff-pastry pizzas, however, no need to make a bechamel and instead of rounds, they are square. After stuffing, the tops are scored with rows so as they puff in the oven, the filling begins to peek out from the center.

Pizzette Delizia (Square Pizza Pockets)

Point Pleasant, WV

It's a busy time to be Jeff Wamsley, the owner and creator of the world’s only Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Most recently, the mythic Mothman creature has received its very own “Unsolved Mysteries” episode on Netflix. Volume 4 of the beloved series revival premiered on the streaming service in August, and episode five is devoted to the shadowy monster.

Is the Mothman real? The legend behind the mythical monster

The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

With September just around the corner, the time is right for getting back into routine — whether it's at school, work or home. From planning out weekly meal prep to organizing your office desk, a seasonal reset always feels refreshing. The gap between the front seat and the center...

Organize your car, cords and more with these expert-picked solutions — starting at $5

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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

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Imagine having a house full of kids without their parents or screens, a dozen (or more!) mouths to feed, and long, empty summer days just begging to be filled with activities. This scenario may sound like a nightmare to some, but a growing number of grandparents are welcoming the challenge of hosting their grandchildren for a "cousin camp."

Grandparents are hosting 'cousin camp' and it's the absolute best

These cookies are peanut butter goodness!! They're like a mix between peanut butter cookies and soft batch. They're super easy to make too. Here is what you'll need for about 20 large cookies:

Reese's Pieces Soft Batch Cookies

Kingston, TN

Like many people with a freckle in the back of their eye, Debbie Hensley never knew she had one — until it potentially threatened her life. The retired teacher went in for a routine eye exam in October 2023 feeling something wasn’t quite right with her left eye. It wasn’t a big deal, she says, but her vision was a bit unclear so she wondered if it might be a cataract.

Woman shocked when eye freckle turns into melanoma. This was her 1 symptom

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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Texas Sheet Cake

RATE THIS RECIPE (0) Texas sheet cake is a beloved dessert that combines a rich chocolate flavor with a tender, moist texture. Its origins are somewhat...

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