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Food-drink

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese

  • Jim Beckerman Bergen (N.J.) Record

You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

Red white and blue-themed foods, deals for America's 250th

  • Gabe Hauari and Mike Snider USA Today

Here's where you can score deals and freebies to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs and more recipes to make for the Fourth of July

  • TheKitchn.com

From red, white and blue side dishes to hot dogs and dessert, here are some recipes that are perfect for your July Fourth celebrations.

Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas

  • Tribune News Service

Much like fireworks and hot dog-eating contests are synonymous with the Fourth of July, barbecue is synonymous with summer. Here are some recipes to try.

Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

  • Mackensy Lunsford Nashville Tennessean

The sticker shock starts in the coffee aisle. A bag of beans that cost $16 a few years ago now pushes past $20. A basic latte is now a splurge.

What's the best fast food burger?

What's the best fast food burger?

  • Miguel Legoas Savannah Morning News

Here's a ranking of the best burgers from America's fast food giants.

How to pronounce bruschetta and 13 other food words that trip us up

How to pronounce bruschetta and 13 other food words that trip us up

  • Bahar Anooshahr Arizona Republic

From French culinary terms to Italian pastas and Vietnamese soups, a menu can feel like a linguistics exam.

Here are a few delicious recipes to celebrate strawberry season

Here are a few delicious recipes to celebrate strawberry season

    It's strawberry season. Here are some delicious ways to celebrate.

    National Donut Day: Get freebies and deals at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and more

    National Donut Day: Get freebies and deals at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and more

      National Donut Day has arrived. Here's how to get deals and freebies.

      Ben & Jerry's reveals fate of Stephen Colbert ice cream

      Ben & Jerry's reveals fate of Stephen Colbert ice cream

        Stephen Colbert's late-night reign may have come with an expiration date, but a Ben & Jerry's pint created in his image will live on forever.

        3 can't-miss rhubarb recipes

        3 can't-miss rhubarb recipes

          Rhubarb is great for making pies, cakes and crisps. Its tart flavor adds a nice zing to jams and jellies, too.

          These best burgers in America are worth a road trip

          These best burgers in America are worth a road trip

            Here are standout burgers worth the detour — or the pilgrimage.

            National Hamburger Day 2026 is Thursday: How to get free food and deals

            National Hamburger Day 2026 is Thursday: How to get free food and deals

              Any day is a good day for a hamburger, but on Thursday, May 28, which is National Hamburger Day, you can get a deal on one.

              Here's the secret to the perfect grilled burger — plus some summer recipes to try

              Here's the secret to the perfect grilled burger — plus some summer recipes to try

                If you’re splurging on ground beef this holiday, here are some great burger tips and recipes.

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                Movies & Television

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                2026 Emmy nominations: See the full list of nominees

                2026 Emmy nominations: See the full list of nominees

                Looking for some summer fun? Visit a drive-in theater! | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Looking for some summer fun? Visit a drive-in theater! | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

                Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                 

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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