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The FDA has recalled more than 12,000 cookies from the shelves of this famous supermarket: there is a risk of suffocation from consuming small pieces of wood

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Recalled Target cookies with pink frosting and sprinkles after FDA contamination alert for wood risk

If you picked up Favorite Day Bakery frosted sugar cookies from Target recently, stop and check the label first. More than 12,000 packs are being recalled because they may contain small pieces of wood—a clear choking hazard. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, meaning the cookies could cause temporary or reversible health … Read more

Goodbye to a second restaurant: Aaron Franklin explains why Franklin Barbecue will never expand

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Aaron Franklin during podcast interview where he explained why Franklin Barbecue expansion will never happen in Austin Texas

The pitmaster behind Austin’s famed smokehouse just explained—plainly—why expansion isn’t happening anytime soon. If you were holding out hope for a second outpost, this may settle it. On the Aug. 12 episode of Not A Damn Chance! podcast, Franklin Barbecue co-founder Aaron Franklin said opening a second restaurant is off the table. “Oh we could. … Read more

These are the fines ranging from $50 to $500 for drivers in San Francisco: new speed cameras are being put into operation

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Speed camera in San Francisco used to issue fines between $50 and $500

Automated speed enforcement is officially live across San Francisco, ending the warning phase and moving to real penalties to support the SFMTA’s Vision Zero safety plan. If you’ve been cruising without checking the needle, it’s time to rethink habits—or your mailbox will remind you the expensive way. What San Francisco’s new speed cameras mean for … Read more

The FDA urges consumers to act quickly if they own these potentially dangerous kitchen utensils

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Stack of Tiger White aluminum cookware pots linked to FDA lead warning

Cookware still on store shelves may pose a lead risk, the Food and Drug Administration warned on Aug. 13. The alert follows tests on pots linked to an Indian manufacturer; young children, people of child-bearing age, and those who are breastfeeding are especially vulnerable. The FDA tested cookware sold under the Tiger White brand, made … Read more

A surprising deposit of ancient ingots has been discovered after more than two millennia submerged

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Underwater view of 2,000-year-old ancient ingots discovered in the Sava River in Bosnia

Underwater archaeologists near the Sava River recover dozens of Iron Age bars that could explain shifts in local populations. A team from the Museum of the Franciscan Monastery of Tolisa has recovered a set of bipyramidal metal ingots from the Sava River in Bosnia, submerged for more than two millennia. Experts call it the country’s … Read more

A fully customizable mini house with large windows and a modern design starting at $10,100 on Amazon

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Fully customizable mini house with large windows and rooftop deck available on Amazon for $10,100

Fully customizable open layout, with delivery possible in just weeks. The Generic Prefabricated Modular Tiny Home is a modern one-bedroom unit that starts at $10,100. It’s aimed at buyers who want a quick, no-fuss way to add a guest suite or minimalist retreat. Prewired for electricity and plumbing, it’s designed to be move-in ready after … Read more

An archaeology student discovers this rare medieval gold object during his first excavation

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Archaeology student holds rare medieval gold artifact discovered during first excavation in Northumberland England

A student from Orlando, Florida, studying at Newcastle University uncovered a small medieval gold object during her first dig in Northumberland, close to the Roman road known as Dere Street. Researchers say the early medieval piece could have had a ceremonial or religious use, and it will be examined through the U.K.’s Portable Antiquities Scheme. … Read more

The well-known pharmacy chain, which has been in business for 63 years, confirms its total liquidation with more closures than initially planned

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Rite Aid pharmacy sign as chain announces total liquidation and nationwide store closures

Major retail chain closes more stores than first estimated as it liquidates under Chapter 11. Rite Aid, founded in 1962, is shutting all stores as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 proceedings. A new court filing on Aug. 15 added 13 more locations to the liquidation list, bringing designated closures to 1,274. Objections to the … Read more

Japanese engineers have decided to put it in a museum: this car has survived 1.6 million km without servicing

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Japanese engineers examine record-breaking Toyota Tundra with 1.6 million kilometers on the clock before it goes on display in a museum

You’ve probably grumbled more than once when your car needs another service and you think the garage is a bottomless pit. Well, imagine that your vehicle survives 1.6 million kilometers (yes, you read that right) and on top of that, the manufacturer gives you a new one. That’s what happened to Victor Sheppard with his … Read more

It’s official: this is the California city named the safest in the entire state

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Rancho Santa Margarita California aerial view of lake and homes in the safest city in the state

A peaceful Orange County community leads the latest safety ranking, offering families, professionals, and retirees a secure environment with strong neighborhood ties. Rancho Santa Margarita has been recognized as the safest city in California, according to the latest list compiled by Safewise. The honor underscores a simple promise: day‑to‑day life here feels predictable, calm, and … Read more

Goodbye to this streaming app: Disney+ will fully integrate it in 2026 and promises a single app with more content

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Disney Plus logo with popular movies and shows as Hulu prepares full integration in 2026

Disney brings Hulu inside Disney+: a single experience, more options, and key changes ahead. Disney confirmed it will fully integrate Hulu into Disney+, creating a single app experience designed to improve usability and reduce churn, according to CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston. The company will keep stand-alone Hulu and Disney+ plans available, giving … Read more

It’s confirmed: the beloved chain of steakhouses, burgers, and unlimited popcorn is returning after 20 years

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Exterior view of The Ground Round restaurant in Massachusetts during its reopening after 20 years

Fans of the classic chain are getting a fresh dose of nostalgia as The Ground Round makes its return to Massachusetts—minus the peanut-covered floors. After a long absence, the comeback arrives “this year,” reviving memories of complimentary popcorn, plastic baseball-cap sundaes, and a cozy log-cabin vibe. Launched in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in 1969, the brand once … Read more

A woman lived, without knowing it, with a stone worth over a million dollars: she used it as a doorstop

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Amber stone worth over one million dollars used as a doorstop in Romania

A 3.5-kilogram stone that propped a door in Colti for decades is valued around €1 million ($1.1 million) and now listed as a national treasure. They say one person’s trash can be another’s treasure. An elderly woman found a 3.5-kilogram (7.7-pound) amber nugget in a stream bed in southeast Romania and took it home as … Read more

Volcanic white gold: This new lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion could boost electric cars and employment

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Hands holding lithium-rich rock sample from Oregon McDermitt Caldera deposit

An enormous lithium find at the McDermitt Caldera is stirring hopes for domestic battery production—and anxiety over wildlife, water, and sacred lands. The McDermitt Caldera on Oregon’s border is drawing national attention for a lithium trove that some estimates value near $1.5 trillion. Early assessments suggest ancient volcanic clays here may hold 20-40 million metric … Read more

FDA Class II health alert: a number of sweetener products sold nationwide are affected

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FDA headquarters building sign after nationwide sweetener recall health alert

NuNaturals has recalled select lots of Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener after a labeling mix-up. The FDA designated the recall Class II; consumers should check lot 25104S bottles. NuNaturals, based in Eugene, Oregon, initiated a voluntary recall on July 14 affecting limited bottles of the two tabletop sweeteners. On August 1, the … Read more

The TSA warns: passengers who fail to comply with these rules at US airports will be fined up to $12,900

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TSA badge on uniform reminding travelers of airport security fines up to $12,900

Penalties apply to U.S. citizens and foreign passengers who obstruct screening at restricted checkpoints. The rules target non-physical interference and, in severe cases, assaults on personnel. Travelers passing through U.S. airports can face civil fines of up to $12,900 if they impede baggage screening. The policy supports a zero-tolerance approach to behavior that delays or … Read more

While cleaning up a property in Appalachia, a family finds buried treasure in the brush

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Old weathered barn with rusted tin roof and overgrown vegetation in the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia

Clearing an overgrown homestead in the Appalachian Mountains led a Northern California family to a shipping container stuffed with surprises — and a TikTok audience that can’t look away. The couple, Anna Miller and Brook, purchased a 120‑year‑old cabin in West Virginia to restore and eventually pass down to their children. Posting progress on @pineyforkhomestead, … Read more

Experts warn of record heat in the Atlantic Ocean in August: meteorologists fear an explosive hurricane season

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Large waves crash against a pier with a lighthouse during a storm under dark Atlantic clouds in August.

The Atlantic is heating fast—and hurricane season may speed up with it. Coastal communities from the Caribbean to the Gulf and up the U.S. East Coast are on watch as sea surface temperatures surge. Warm water is the fuel for tropical cyclones, and the tank is full. How long can the quiet stretch last? Why … Read more

Goodbye to electricity bills: Transparent windows that generate electricity could soon change the way American homes and buildings get their energy

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Hand holding a piece of transparent solar glass in front of buildings under a clear blue sky

Windows that let in sunlight and quietly make electricity? That’s the promise of smart, photovoltaic glass arriving in the United States, aiming to deliver clean energy without bulky rooftop gear. For homeowners, office managers, and city planners, the appeal is simple: keep natural light, add power generation, and preserve the look of buildings. The catch? … Read more

Good news for families with children: TSA is conducting faster and safer security checks at the following airports

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Toddler with animal backpack pulling red suitcase through airport terminal before TSA family security screening

New family lanes and a limited-time PreCheck discount aim to ease checkpoints for parents. Traveling with kids soon? The Transportation Security Administration has introduced “Families on the Fly,” a family‑friendly package rolling out at select U.S. airports. It pairs roomier screening lanes for caregivers with strollers and toddlers with a PreCheck deal through provider IDEMIA … Read more