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Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the federal government's dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein, embrace full-fat dairy, and avoid highly processed foods. Federal officials released the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030" on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The guidelines reverse years of advice warning against red meat and high-fat foods, elevating steak, cheese, and whole milk to prominent roles in what the Trump administration considers a healthy diet. As the federal government's official nutrition guidance, the dietary guidel…

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Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident
Ex-College Football, NFL Star Critically Injured In Fiery Ranch Accident A college football star and former NFL wide receiver was critically burned in an accident on his Central Texas ranch. Former Texas Longhorns wideout Jordan Shipley was injured while operating equipment near his hometown of Burnet on Tuesday, Jan. 6. A family statement about the incident was shared by a University of Texas athletics department spokesperson. Shipley helped Texas reach the 2010 BCS National Championship Game and was a medical redshirt on the Longhorns' national title-winning team in 2005. "The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and alt…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
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Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows
Dunkin', Subway Launch New Menu Items As Protein Craze Grows Dunkin' and Subway are the latest fast-food brands leaning into the protein craze with new menu items to start 2026. The companies announced new protein-packed additions on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Dunkin' is adding Protein Milk as an option for beverages, while Subway is launching a snack-sized food called Protein Pockets. According to Dunkin', each medium drink made with Protein Milk delivers 15 grams of protein. The rollout includes new beverages like the Strawberry Protein Refresher, Caramel Chocolate Iced Protein Latte, and Almond Iced Protein Matcha Latte. The Canton, Massachusetts-ba…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why
Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why Rising concerns about the weakening US job market are reshaping how workers approach 2026, with many choosing to stay put, protect their income, and brace for potential layoffs. Monster's newly released 2026 WorkWatch Report examines growing concerns about the labor market among jobseekers heading into the new year. The mid-December 2025 survey of 1,504 employed US adults shows a sharp pullback in job searching as anxiety grows over Americans' ability to find new positions. Only 43% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2026, down from 93% who said the same in 2025.&n…

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Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms
Trump: 'I'll Be Impeached' If Republicans Lose Midterms President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that he would be impeached if they don't retain control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump made the remarks during a House GOP policy retreat in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. He claimed that Democrats would quickly move against him if they retake the House. Trump is the only President to have been impeached twice by the House. "You got to win the midterms because if we don't win the midterms, it's just going to be — I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me," he said. "I'll get impeached. We don't impeach them. You know …

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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Prime Refund Claims Open In $2.5B Settlement: How To File Amazon Prime Refund Claims Open In $2.5B Settlement: How To File Amazon Prime Refund Claims Open In $2.5B Settlement: How To File
Amazon Prime Refund Claims Open In $2.5B Settlement: How To File Amazon Prime customers who didn't receive an automatic refund can now file a claim as part of a $2.5 billion federal settlement. The claims process officially opened on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. In late September 2025, the Federal Trade Commission and Amazon reached the settlement over how Prime memberships were marketed and canceled. The FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without clear consent, collecting billing information before fully disclosing terms, and making it hard for users to cancel. Amazon settled the case without admitting fault. Under the settlement, cu…

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New Rochelle, NY
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New Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup As 2026 Season Begins: How To Get Some New Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup As 2026 Season Begins: How To Get Some New Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup As 2026 Season Begins: How To Get Some
New Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup As 2026 Season Begins: How To Get Some A new Girl Scout Cookie is joining the lineup as the season for the popular sweets begins. Girl Scout Cookie season officially kicked off nationwide on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and is expected to continue through April. Proceeds from cookie sales stay with local Girl Scout councils to fund camps, service projects, and trips. The 2026 season is highlighted by the debut of a new chocolate cookie called Exploremores. The sandwich cookie, inspired by rocky road ice cream, is filled with marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème. Exploremores will be available alongside classics …

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Arlington, VA
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Rearview Camera Problems Trigger Massive Recall Of 530K+ Vehicles Rearview Camera Problems Trigger Massive Recall Of 530K+ Vehicles Rearview Camera Problems Trigger Massive Recall Of 530K+ Vehicles
Rearview Camera Problems Trigger Massive Recall Of 530K+ Vehicles More than 530,000 Audi and Porsche vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera glitch can leave drivers without a backup image, federal regulators said. Volkswagen Group of America issued a recall for 356,649 Audi vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Porsche Cars North America is also recalling 173,538 vehicles. The Audi recall covers certain 2019-2026 vehicles, while the affected Porsche models are from the model years 2019 through 2025. "A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…

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Europe Warns Trump Against Annexing Greenland After Venezuela Strikes Europe Warns Trump Against Annexing Greenland After Venezuela Strikes Europe Warns Trump Against Annexing Greenland After Venezuela Strikes
Europe Warns Trump Against Annexing Greenland After Venezuela Strikes Top European leaders issued a warning to President Donald Trump as he resumes threats of annexing Greenland in the aftermath of the deadly US attacks on Venezuela. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement on Tuesday, Jan. 6, saying the Arctic territory's future belongs to its citizens and Denmark's government. Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom also signed the statement. In the statement, the heads of state pushed back against Trump's renewed rhetoric about annexing Greenland. "Security in the Arctic must therefore b…

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Hartford, CT
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McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich
McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich A new class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of misleading customers, claiming the McRib does not actually contain pork rib meat. The complaint was filed in a federal court in Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. The suit argues that McDonald's knowingly deceived customers by marketing the McRib in a way that suggests it is made from pork ribs. Four plaintiffs claim the McRib is really made from ground pork sourced from lower-quality cuts, including pork shoulder, heart, and scalded stomach. Pork rib meat is traditionally considered a premium cut, while those components are l…

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