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Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.
by Allison Aubrey

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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
by Marielle Segarra and Bria Suggs

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Making cookies this season? You might want a few tips from famed cookie extraordinaire ‘Zoe Bakes’

Making cookies this season? You might want a few tips from famed cookie extraordinaire ‘Zoe Bakes’

The holidays are often an excuse to eat more cookies than any other time of year. Many people have family traditions where they gather to make sweet treats. Zoë François may have your next cookie recipe.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

It’s called Chicago Mix: that curious mixture of savory and sweet popcorn, the candy-coated mixed with the cheesy. But despite the regional name, there are claims that Chicago Mix originated in Minnesota.
by Lisa Ryan

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Two people charged with animal abuse after dozens of cats, dogs seized in Beltrami County

Two people charged with animal abuse after dozens of cats, dogs seized in Beltrami County

Authorities said 64 dogs and cats were removed from the property last week, and brought to Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities. But deputies had counted well over 200 animals on previous visits.
by Peter Cox

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The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.
by Julia Furlan

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Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024

Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024

The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous “Walden,” according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?
by Bill Chappell

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