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beemore/istockphoto The Biggest Buzzwords Shaping Culture, Politics, and Business
From music and politics to business slang, explore buzzwords with cultural and technical roots that shape everyday language.
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Kroger-Brand Products That Belong in Your Grocery Cart
Trader Joe’s is famous for its tasty, quirky in-house brands. So is Costco, with its beloved Kirkland Signature products. But what about Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain? Though its store-brand items might not be as buzzy as some competitors’,…
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Vrbo 30 Amazing East Coast Beach Houses to Rent
The East Coast offers a huge variety of beachy vacations, from the chill vibes of the Florida Keys and the adventure of the Outer Banks to the boardwalk bonanzas of Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach. If you’ve been day-dreaming of…
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Trader Joe’s by Mike Mozart (CC BY) The Best Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is well known for its cult-like-following and with good reason: the food. The chain has a relatively small offering of products — roughly 4,000 compared to a regular grocery store’s over 40,000 offerings — but stocks meal options that…
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yellowsarah/istockphoto The Most Popular Dog Breeds in America
There’s a dog breed to match everyone’s personality and household, whether you have an energetic, rough-and-tumble family or you want to carry your dog in your purse everywhere you go. The American Kennel Club tracks breeds on its registry. If…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 15 Hearty Brisket Recipes for an Easy Weeknight Dinner
Brisket isn’t something you may think of for a weeknight dinner, but maybe you should. Try these easy recipes to put a hearty meal together.
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Essen aus der Wand by Nerd Reynolds (CC BY) Delicious International Fast-Food Chains America Is Missing Out On
If you’ve spent time traveling abroad, you’ve likely encountered unique foods in other countries that you wish we had here in the U.S. — including some unexpectedly great flavor combinations.…
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madisonwi/istockphoto Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes can bring on kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, so most diabetics learn quickly that their diet needs a drastic makeover. Knowing the health effects and…
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Bartosz Luczak/istockphoto 50 Slow-Cooker Family Recipes Under $20
Slow cookers are a busy cook’s best friend, especially with an entire family to feed. Many of these easy recipes are dump-and-set, requiring just a few minutes of prep time, and…
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City of Angels/shutterstock Walgreens Has Added High-Tech Fridge Doors, but Shoppers Are Skeptical
Stepping into a store, opening a fridge, and grabbing a drink is a process we hardly think about. Walgreens, however, sees it as yet another chance to pepper you with…
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Mikhail Svetlov / Contributor / Getty Images News / Getty Images Europe The Richest Men in Russia — and Which Ones Are Facing Sanctions
With Russia’s attacks on Ukraine intensifying, the United States and others are going after Russian oligarchs thought to be part of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. A new U.S. task…
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Vrbo 23 Amazing Gulf Coast Beach Houses to Rent
Sure, there are beaches — and, of course, beach houses — all up and down the East and West coasts, but many people in the U.S. are closer to the…
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hapabapa/istockphoto Something Important is Missing From the Costco Food Court
Something is missing from the Costco food court, and the internet isn’t happy. The warehouse giant has long been known for its $1.50 hot dog-and-drink combo, a food-court mainstay and…
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Adene Sanchez/istockphoto 11 Ways to Keep the Time Change From Disrupting Your Sleep
Daylight saving time begins March 13, with clocks leaping forward an hour — robbing us of a precious hour of weekend sack time. The beginning of daylight saving time is…
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Andriy Blokhin/shutterstock Things to Buy at Sears Before It’s Gone for Good
Sears is clinging to life after a wave of high-profile retail bankruptcies, but maybe not for much longer: After another quiet round of store closings, the iconic retailer is down…
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Amanda R./Yelp 18 Secret Menu Items and Hacks from Your Favorite Restaurants
When it comes to menu options at your favorite chain restaurants, there’s often more than meets the eye. Whether it’s a tasty variation on a classic dish or secret items…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte by JimmyStardust (CC BY-SA) Fast Food Dishes With Downright Obsessive Followings
Plenty of fast-food favorites have tantalized a disproportionate share of taste buds. Here’s a look at some menu items both common and obscure that have inspired stronger-than-normal feelings among hungry patrons.…
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EzumeImages/istockphoto Freezer Meal Ideas to Prep Ahead for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Are there nights where you’re just too busy to even fathom making dinner? What about nights where you’re just not feeling like spending time in the kitchen? We’ve all been…
