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Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk

August 31, 2026

Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk

A new study of over 17,700 participants links higher xylitol blood levels to increased cardiovascular risk, including heart attack and stroke, over future decades.

DoorDash customer shocked to see 'completely naked' delivery driver handling his meal

August 31, 2026

DoorDash customer shocked to see 'completely naked' delivery driver handling his meal

Houston resident Kiante Matlock describes the moment he checked his security camera and discovered a "completely naked" DoorDash driver dropping off his meal before quickly leaving the property.

Dietitian reveals simple eating strategy for better sleep — and one habit to avoid

August 31, 2026

Dietitian reveals simple eating strategy for better sleep — and one habit to avoid

Tart cherry juice tops a dietitian's list of sleep-boosting foods, with its natural melatonin content shown to improve both sleep quality and quantity.

Shoppers are going hog wild for Piggly Wiggly's retro pig merchandise

August 31, 2026

Shoppers are going hog wild for Piggly Wiggly's retro pig merchandise

The Mr. Pig logo from Piggly Wiggly has become a merchandise phenomenon, with collectors detouring miles for T-shirts featuring the iconic retro branding.

Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull

August 30, 2026

Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull

A New Jersey family's wrongful death lawsuit alleges Franklin Sports sold a defective badminton racket that fatally struck 6-year-old Lucy Morgan in Maine.

Santorini's social media fame has tourists chasing the same iconic photos

August 30, 2026

Santorini's social media fame has tourists chasing the same iconic photos

Stepping Out Travel CEO Mandee Migliaccio, based on the East Coast, offers strategies for avoiding peak congestion in Santorini, including getting an early start and spending several days exploring the Greek island.

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

August 30, 2026

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.

What Meta's new teen restrictions mean for young people

August 30, 2026

What Meta's new teen restrictions mean for young people

Meta's new teen accounts settlement sets a default two-hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook, plus night mode and school mode restrictions.

Four foods you should never store in the freezer and where to keep them instead

August 30, 2026

Four foods you should never store in the freezer and where to keep them instead

Chef Dennis Littley of New Jersey reveals why cheese, cooked pasta, cured meats and wine may lose texture and flavor when stored in the freezer after thawing.

Major US vacation destination could get more expensive as officials eye new fees

August 30, 2026

Major US vacation destination could get more expensive as officials eye new fees

The new U.S. Forest Service proposal would impose fees at Kiva Beach, Taylor Creek Visitor Center and other Lake Tahoe sites that are currently free for visitors.