Ground beef is a staple in kitchens around the world, used in everything from burgers to tacos, meat sauces, and casseroles. Yet there is an ongoing debate among cooks: should you rinse ground beef after cooking, or is it unnecessary—and potentially risky? Some cooks rinse cooked ground beef to reduce fat content. By running hot…
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When my husband Ben mentioned his high school reunion, I pictured us attending together—proudly sharing memories of our twelve years of marriage and our two children. But my expectations were shattered when I discovered something on his laptop: an invoice for a “spouse role briefing.” Ben had hired a model to pose as his wife,…
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I once reclined my airplane seat without thinking, eager to relax after a long week. Moments later, the pregnant woman behind me quietly whispered that she was having trouble breathing. Annoyed and tired, I responded carelessly, believing comfort was something you earned. She didn’t reply, only sat quietly, hands resting gently over her belly. The…
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After losing her dad, Emma clung to the memories he left behind — especially the ties he used to wear every day. When her stepmother, Carla, dismissed his belongings as “junk,” Emma quietly saved them and spent weeks carefully sewing the ties into a skirt for prom. Every stitch held a memory: family breakfasts, school…
Millions of families across the United States depend on SNAP benefits to help cover food costs, especially as grocery prices and everyday expenses continue to climb. Starting in November, updates tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will introduce new rules for the program. These changes aim to modernize how assistance is provided, but…
Zohran Mamdani’s victory stunned New York. The 34-year-old democratic socialist surged ahead early, earning over 1.03 million votes—more than all opponents combined—to become the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor. The campaign had been tense. President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Mamdani as “a pure communist,” warning that a Mamdani administration would “destroy New York”…
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New York chose change—and did it decisively. On November 4, 2025, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, was elected mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. With 50.4% of the vote, he became the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century. Before a roaring Brooklyn crowd, Mamdani quoted Eugene…
New York’s new mayor, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, didn’t step into office alone. By his side stood Rama Duwaji, a Brooklyn-based illustrator and animator whose quiet grace has captivated the city’s attention. The pair met on Hinge in 2021—he was a rising politician, she a freelance artist finding her voice. In early 2025, they quietly married…
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At just fourteen months old, Keith Edmonds’ life changed forever when his mother’s boyfriend pressed his face against an electric heater. Third-degree burns consumed half his face, and doctors doubted he’d survive the night. He did—and spent years at the Shriners Burn Institute enduring countless surgeries to rebuild his face and his life. Foster care,…
Authorities are investigating a deadly UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport that killed 12 people. Early findings show the left engine of the MD-11F detached during takeoff on November 4, 2025, sending the aircraft crashing just beyond the runway and igniting massive fires. NTSB spokesperson Todd Inman said the plane, bound…
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