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My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!
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The demise of doggie bags: why restaurant leftovers are being left behind
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2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Luis Castillo is listed among the 12 players Scott White is avoiding
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The Canadiens Hits Leader May Not Be Who You Think
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Bud Cauley is in Players Championship contention: What you need to know
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Double signing - what do you think?
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Chrono Trigger's Story Is Simpler Than You Remember, But That's What Makes It Great
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New Bedford Half-Marathon is Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
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Southwest Airlines Just Broke the $5 Chicken Rule, and There Goes What Once Made It Great
No matter what your business is, you should sell $5 chickens.Inc. - 6d -
Who makes the NIT? What you need to know ahead of bracket selections for 2025
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What Are AI Agents? Here’s How They Can Help You Get Stuff Done
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Want to Keep Your Mind Sharp? Neurology Research Says Cutting Out This Food Can Improve Your Brain Function (and Make You Live Longer)
Not good news for meat lovers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.Wired - 11h -
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state
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What are today's savings interest rates?
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What are today's CD interest rates?
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I’m a sex educator. Here’s what you should know about sexual incompatibility
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Weekly quiz: What did a US influencer do that caused outrage in Australia?
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If you haven't kept up with MLB spring training, here's what fantasy baseball managers need to know
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Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret – from the professionals
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Collin Morikawa needs to give back to golf, its legends and fans no matter what happens on course
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Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers
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Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended
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New Bedford Half Marathon is Sunday: What's closed, where to park, and how to watch
The New Bedford Half-Marathon is set to return on Sunday. What streets will be closed, where do you park, and how do you watch? Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Preview: Sleepers, breakouts, busts, ranking the top 12 and more
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What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen
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What you may have missed this week in the transfer portal
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