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Whole Foods recalls items containing jalapenos over fears of potential salmonella contamination

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Whole Foods recalls items containing jalapenos over fears of potential salmonella contamination

Whole Foods said on Wednesday it was recalling select products from its produce and prepared foods departments that contain jalapenos sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products, the FDA said. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a … Read more

Skywalker Grill opens bookings ahead of hotly anticipated $1B Lucas Museum debut

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Skywalker Grill opens bookings ahead of hotly anticipated B Lucas Museum debut

May the forks be with you! The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced the debut of Skywalker Grill Wednesday, an out-of-this-world restaurant inspired by the essence of George Lucas’ creative workplace Skywalker Ranch. Skywalker Grill, the flagship restaurant of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will open next month on top of the museum in … Read more

Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops

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Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops

Car enthusiast and former late-night host Jay Leno’s crusade to free classic cars from California’s smog checks is revving up at the state Capitol, as bipartisan lawmakers make a final push to pass “Leno’s Law.” The longtime “Tonight Show” host joined state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to push Senate Bill 1392, a.k.a. “Leno’s Law,” … Read more

Stressed out mom’s worst travel nightmare becomes reality after her baby starts crying on plane

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Stressed out mom’s worst travel nightmare becomes reality after her baby starts crying on plane

As parents, we all know that flying with kids, toddlers, and babies is not fun. The anxiety and stress parents feel while boarding is immense, regardless of the age of their children. Charlotte Heinrich Freeman recently learned that the hard way while traveling with her two children: her toddler daughter, Mimi, and her son, Freddie, … Read more

SoCal park among best places to watch Perseid meteor shower as skywatching events converge over California

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SoCal park among best places to watch Perseid meteor shower as skywatching events converge over California

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, and one iconic California park offers dark skies and unparalleled conditions for seeing the year’s best star show. Yahoo! News has curated a list of five spectacular places in the US to view the Perseid shower, and the sweeping desert setting of SoCal’s Joshua Tree National Park earned it … Read more

Costco’s cult-favorite sweet ingredient restocked after 2 years off shelves: ‘The best news!’

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Costco’s cult-favorite sweet ingredient restocked after 2 years off shelves: ‘The best news!’

Chip, chip, hooray! A cult-favorite Costco ingredient is returning to shelves after two long years away, much to the delight of devoted Costco shoppers. The retail giant has officially restocked their Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips after pulling the item from shelves in July 2024. At the time, Costco cited rising cocoa costs as the … Read more

Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey

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Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey

From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more

America’s burger wars have crowned a new fast-food favorite — while the loser’s popularity is in freefall

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America’s burger wars have crowned a new fast-food favorite — while the loser’s popularity is in freefall

They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more

Stunning NorCal county named one of the best places to retire on the West Coast

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Stunning NorCal county named one of the best places to retire on the West Coast

A coastal NorCal county has cracked the list of “Best Places to Retire in the West” — along with several other California counties. The report, released by investing research platform The Motley Fool, ranked locations across the American West based on seven factors of retired life: healthcare, housing affordability, crime and safety, climate, state and … Read more

Exclusive | Hands off my book porn! Literary snobs butt out — fairy smut is a billion-dollar genre for a reason

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Exclusive | Hands off my book porn! Literary snobs butt out — fairy smut is a billion-dollar genre for a reason

I love porn — or so I’m told. I’m crazy about a popular literary genre known in polite company as ‘romantasy’ — or a blend of romance and fantasy. Think slutty female dragonslayers, studly time-traveling Vikings, all the smut you can handle — these spicy titles are taking over, enabled by politicians, celebrities and social media, where millions … Read more

Bride rides favorite cow down aisle at wedding before marrying farmer

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Bride rides favorite cow down aisle at wedding before marrying farmer

A farmer bride rode her favorite cow into her wedding. Victoria Lee, 37, was carried into the church by a Swiss cow called ‘White Chocolate Button,’ She then tied the knot with her new husband Mike Lee, 40, on August 8. The dairy farmer says the entrance is something she has been dreaming about since … Read more

Exclusive | Cancel culture is back! Why cash-strapped Americans are purging costly streaming subscriptions

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Exclusive | Cancel culture is back! Why cash-strapped Americans are purging costly streaming subscriptions

You’re canceled! That’s what cash-strapped consumers suffering from subscription overload are increasingly telling the overwhelming number of streamers, services and apps they no longer feel they can afford. As prices for the essentials — groceries, gas, rent, utilities — continue to skyrocket, Americans are cutting wherever they can. Consumers are finally realizing they are in control … Read more

Gas station bets customers to dance for a fuel discount — watch them drop it low in hilarious video

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Gas station bets customers to dance for a fuel discount — watch them drop it low in hilarious video

Denise Lapointe’s getting down to keep her fuel costs low.  The New Yorker, a 60-something, free-spirited single, based in Saratoga County, is one in the number of hip-swaying, gyrating locals to score a sweet deal by shaking her moneymaker in the Sunoco of Halfmoon gas station’s “Dance for a Discount” challenge.  “I saved $15.00!” an elated Lapointe … Read more

Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list — here’s who’s eligible

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Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list — here’s who’s eligible

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just made it easier for folks with rare health conditions to secure some green. The SSA has just announced that 14 new conditions will be added to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, bringing the total number of medical conditions to 314. Making it on the CAL list fast-tracks … Read more

Dear Abby: The mothers of the bride are taking over wedding plans

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Dear Abby: The mothers of the bride are taking over wedding plans

DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band.  My daughter wants to please everyone but is not a practicing Catholic. She wants a small, intimate … Read more

Shaboozey crashes California couple’s wedding with surprise river cameo

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Shaboozey crashes California couple’s wedding with surprise river cameo

A California couple had a wedding for the ages when a surprise guest just happened to float by on the Owens River: country star Shaboozey. Southern California wedding planner K. Rose Events shared a video on their Instagram, showing the anonymous couple posing for photos near the river. During the ceremony, the 31-year-old singer (born … Read more

Universal offers new daytime Halloween haunted house tours with the lights on

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Universal offers new daytime Halloween haunted house tours with the lights on

Those who think that Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is a bit too scary with all the lights off are getting a new option at the attraction this year. Universal Studios announced its first-ever daytime add-on dubbed “Unmasking the Horror,” a daytime “behind-the-scenes glimpse” at the long-running horror-themed event. The “Unmasking the Horror” tour will … Read more

California’s prettiest town crowned in new national rankings

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California’s prettiest town crowned in new national rankings

This quaint California town has been crowned the fairest of them all…or at least the prettiest place in the Golden State. Architectural Digest recently published its list of the prettiest towns in every state. “We’ve focused on identifying one standout town—we were especially drawn to those that are both stunning and abundant in culture,” said … Read more

I live in a home just one mile from my husband — and our marriage is now better than ever

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I live in a home just one mile from my husband — and our marriage is now better than ever

Absence may really make the heart grow fonder. They say home is where the heart is, but for some couples, it’s actually where their spouse isn’t. For Marcela Hill, that meant making the unconventional decision to move into her own apartment less than a mile from her husband. Hill is going viral after posting a … Read more

California’s top-rated campsite is just 2 hours from LA and hides on an avocado farm — for just $22 a night

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California’s top-rated campsite is just 2 hours from LA and hides on an avocado farm — for just a night

As summer wanes and Labor Day waves in the near distance, camping is top of mind for many a Californian, and the call of the wild may be closer than you think. Hipcamp, an app that connects campers to outdoor accommodations, has revealed that a former avocado farm is California’s highest-rated campground with a 95% … Read more