When I think of my grandmother, Margaret Harper, the first word that comes to mind is frugal. She rinsed out Ziploc bags to reuse them, clipped coupons religiously, and saved every rubber band, twist tie, and grocery bag as if they were treasures. To our family, she was endlessly loving, but also a little old-fashioned…
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When I first set up my kitchen, I thought keeping everything on the countertop was the most convenient choice. Spices, bread, fruits, knives, and small appliances all had a spot within easy reach. At first, it felt practical and efficient, but over time, the clutter started to affect both the look and hygiene of my…
Leftover cooked chicken can be safe to eat if it is handled and stored properly. The main risk comes from the “temperature danger zone,” which is between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C). In this range, bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli can multiply quickly. Cooked chicken should not sit out for more than 2 hours, or…
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Edmund “Eddie” LaCour Jr. as a federal judge for the Northern District of Alabama. The confirmation vote was 51-47, filling the seat left vacant by retiring Chief Judge L. Scott Coogler. LaCour has served as Alabama’s Solicitor General since 2019. In this role, he led major appellate…
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A biker’s estranged daughter shocked everyone when she showed up at the hospital with police, demanding to take her father’s dog while he was in the ICU. Bull Patterson had been fighting for his life after emergency heart surgery, and his Great Dane, Duke, had been his constant source of comfort and motivation. The daughter,…
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A federal judge has temporarily halted a sweeping plan that sought to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that could have reshaped the nation’s schools, student programs, and civil rights protections. The controversial executive order aimed to close the department, eliminate thousands of jobs, and redistribute its responsibilities to other federal agencies, including…
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Country music superstar Carrie Underwood has one of the strongest and most inspiring love stories in the entertainment world. She first met her future husband in 2008 during one of her concerts, thanks to a mutual friend who introduced them backstage. The connection was instant — even though they lived in different countries at the…
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President Donald Trump achieved a major legal victory at the U.S. Supreme Court after the justices overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked his administration from ending the protected legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants. In an 8–1 decision, the Court sided with the Trump administration, allowing it to revoke Temporary Protected…
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If you’ve ever noticed a small square or rectangular panel on your car’s bumper, you might have assumed it was purely decorative. In reality, it hides one of your vehicle’s most important safety features: the tow hook socket. This socket is a built-in anchor point designed to allow safe towing if your car becomes stuck…
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My wife insisted that our little boy learn guitar. His teacher was a young man in his mid-twenties, energetic and full of patience. One morning, my wife was feeling unwell, so I drove our son to class instead. On the way, he started crying, saying he didn’t want to go. I told him he didn’t…
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