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  • A cooked, seasoned piece of meat sits on a metal rack inside an Instant Pot with juices collected at the bottom.

    10 Things You Should Never Put In an Instant Pot

    The Instant Pot can handle a lot — soups, stews, beans, and anything that needs time and patience you don’t have. But like most kitchen heroes, it has limits. Some foods just weren’t meant to be pressure-cooked, no matter how…

  • The front entrance of a TJ Maxx store with a large red sign and a banner underneath that reads "now open" on the white building facade.

    TJ Maxx Opening New Stores in 5 States by Mid-November

    While many retailers are struggling right now as wallets tighten, that’s not the case for one type of store. Discount and off-price chains are doing pretty well — and even opening new locations — as shoppers look to score the best…

  • A close-up of a grocery store shelf shows a "Rolling Pin Dubai Style Chocolate" package and a price sign above it displaying $13.69. Other food products and price tags are visible in the background.

    Costco Recall Roundup: Here’s Every Product Recently Pulled From Shelves

    Costco sells almost anything you can imagine, from fruit snacks to gold bars. That means, though, that there’s bound to be safety recalls on the big box store’s products from time to time. Thankfully, Costco keeps a running list of…

  • The entrance of a CVS Pharmacy store, featuring red "CVS pharmacy" and blue "HealthHUB" signs above the doors, with part of a cloudy sky visible in the background.

    CVS Takes Over Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs Locations

    CVS just finished scooping up dozens of Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs locations as part of a bankruptcy asset sale that wrapped at the end of September. The deal gives CVS another foothold in the Pacific Northwest while pushing Rite…

  • A modern building with large windows and a wooden accent displays a prominent REI Co-op sign featuring mountain imagery. Palm trees are visible nearby under a clear sky.

    Outdoor Retailer REI Closing Locations In 3 States Next Year

    Outdoor adventurers will have fewer places to shop with popular retailer REI closing stores. Find out which locations are shuttering and why.

  • A busy wholesale Costco store with many people in line at the merchandise returns counter. Shopping carts are filled with goods, and signs and products are visible in the background. The atmosphere is crowded and bustling.

    The Worst Costco Locations in America 

    Whether due to overcrowding, terrible parking, or bad customer service, here are some of the worst Costco locations in America, according to customers.