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Food & Drink

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.

National Grilling Month: Steak, Sausage, and the American Backyard Tradition

National Grilling Month: Steak, Sausage, and the American Backyard Tradition

  • National Day Calendar

Celebrate National Grilling Month every July with the smoke-and-flame ritual that defines American summer — flame-kissed steaks, char-marked burgers, sausages, ribs, and chicken on the Weber, the Big Green Egg, the gas grill, or a humble hibachi. From hot-and-fast searing to low-and-slow smo…

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

  • Giovanna Vazquez and Nicole Hopper EatingWell

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

  • Gabe Hauari USA Today

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

Fast Food Chains Want You Back Inside (But Why?)

Fast Food Chains Want You Back Inside (But Why?)

    McDonald's, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut are luring customers back with enhanced experiences. But is it genuine hospitality or a tactic to combat rising delivery fees?

    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.

            Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

            Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

              Long before crowded shopping malls and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.

              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.

                Movies

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                The best TV shows of 2026 so far, ranked

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                Review: Spielberg doesn’t wow with ‘Disclosure Day.’ He reassures

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                New movies drop and 'The Bear' returns after a trip to 'Gary' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

                Best TV shows of 2026 so far ranked by USA TODAY

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                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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