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There’s a Good Chance You’re Not Using ‘True Cinnamon’ — Here’s How to Tell
True cinnamon, also known as Ceylon cinnamon, is prized for its delicate flavor and subtle citrus notes. It is often mistaken for Cassia cinnamon, which can lead to spice fraud — here’s how it differs...
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September 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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7 Things You Shouldn’t Keep In Your Kitchen Cabinets
Discover what items you should avoid storing in your kitchen cabinets, and find practical alternatives for storing them effectively.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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#Breakfast🌅

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Delaying Breakfast by Just an Hour Could Shorten Your Life, Study Suggests
Researchers tracked nearly 3,000 older adults for decades and found that meal timing shifts later with age, especially breakfast. Those who ate breakfast later were more likely to face higher risks of...
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September 24, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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5 Home Items You’ll Save The Most Money Buying Secondhand
These five home items are often cheaper secondhand, from accent tables and coffee table books to wood furniture and light fixtures.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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(Clean, not dented or cracked and in good working condition please.)

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6 Places To Donate Kitchen Items You No Longer Need
Dishes, utensils, serving bowls, small appliances, and more may spill from your kitchen cabinets. If you don’t use them, donate them to one of these organizations.
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September 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Could This Juice Help Lower Chronic Inflammation? Researchers Saw Results in Just 4 Weeks
Could a simple juice help reduce inflammation? A new Ohio State study found that a fortified tomato-soy juice rich in lycopene and soy isoflavones reduced key markers of inflammation in adults with ob...
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September 22, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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September 22, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Worried About Microplastics in the Kitchen? You Should Replace These 5 Kitchen Tools
Home cooks are becoming increasingly worried about microplastics, as research reveals the harmful effects they can have on health. These five sources of microplastic in the kitchen, including cutting ...
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September 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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100 Days 1,000 Marches Sign Up | Repairers of the Breach
July 27 marks one hundred (100) days before Election Day — the Moral Monday Public Pulpit Coalition begins a states-based movement to march to the polls in ev...
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September 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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#Midterms2026🗳️
#Virginia
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Early voting🗳️ begins today, Friday, September 18, 2026.

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Decision 2026: Your guide to the midterm election in Virginia
Election Day is quickly approaching once again in the Commonwealth. Virginia voters will be casting their pick in General and Special elections.
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September 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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The Most Dangerous Leftover in Your Kitchen
Cooked rice traps moisture, making it a haven for bacteria. That includes Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. Learn more, plus how to handle cooked rice safely.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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#AI
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OpenAI finds 6 new cases of ‘concerning’ AI behavior
OpenAI also rolled out a new framework to track, investigate and disclose what it describes as “misalignment” failures.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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COMMENTARY: Real or not, Trump's helicopter money drop should alarm Warsh
A Federal Reserve rate hike will go down like a lead balloon at the White House. But the gap between President Donald Trump's wilder economic pronouncements and his new Fed chair is now so wide that t...
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September 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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September 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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The Speed of “YES”
Ordinary people helping other people during extraordinary times
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September 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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#ICE

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ICE arrests keep soaring. Here’s why they are not leading to more deportations.
Immigration arrests in the U.S. have soared in recent months, aided by more local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, increased use of technology to track and process people, as well as enhanced dat...
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September 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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8 Things You Shouldn’t Clean First Thing In The Morning
It’s tempting to dive into chores as soon as your feet hit the floor, but according to cleaning experts, not all tasks are best tackled first thing in the morning.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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#Fruits🍎
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Fruits And Vegetables You Should Never Store Together
Some fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be stored together. Here’s how ethylene affects produce and which items to keep separate.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention
President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are taking the unusual step of staging a national Republican convention ahead of November's midterm elections, gambling that a high-profile show of part...
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September 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? The AI Industry Is Banking on Blackout Fears
As Americans are told to prepare for catastrophic grid failure, Washington is fast-tracking nuclear power to feed an AI industry that cannot afford to go dark.
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September 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Never Refrigerate These 5 Foods — Here’s How to Make Them Last Longer and Taste Better
The cold of the refrigerator can ruin staple ingredients, like bread, tomatoes, potatoes, coffee beans, and chocolate. Here’s how to store these foods so they stay fresh and flavorful for longer.
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August 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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#FoodPreservatives🥫
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8 Common Food Preservatives Were Linked to High Blood Pressure — Here’s Where You’ll Find Them
Preservatives are common in everyday foods like deli meat, cheese, dried fruit, and wine — but could some come with a downside? A study of nearly 112,000 adults linked several common preservatives to ...
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August 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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#Sheets🧺

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How To Keep Sheets From Balling Up In The Dryer, According To A Laundry Pro
Tired of having damp sheets after every cycle? Keep your sheets from balling up in the dryer with these tips from a laundry expert.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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#China🇨🇳
#Taiwan🇹🇼

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On islands key to Taiwan's defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
Taipei is rushing to fortify the Penghu archipelago, which will be on the frontline if Beijing decides to invade. While a garrison there rehearses to hold off the Chinese military, civilians are also ...
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August 28, 2026 at 2:25 PM