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Food waste is a big problem. These small changes can help

Food waste is a big problem. These small changes can help

Over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, harming peoples' wallets and the climate. Here are some steps you can take in your supermarket and kitchen to cut back on waste.
by Rachel Treisman

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The Mega Millions jackpot grows to its second-highest ever after no winner is named

The Mega Millions jackpot grows to its second-highest ever after no winner is named

The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot. The prize for the next drawing is Friday night.
by The Associated Press

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Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog

Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive everyday. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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The secret to the perfect baguette? Flour, water and a 130-year-old starter dough

The secret to the perfect baguette? Flour, water and a 130-year-old starter dough

David Fhima of Fhima’s Minneapolis shares the story of his family’s starter dough, the recipe for ‘Hanukkah-style French toast’, and why food is all about the basics.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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