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Pork Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

More than 230,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products from Alexander & Hornung are being recalled for possible listeria contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday.

In addition to Alexander & Hornung’s brand-specific products, other affected products were sold under private labels including Wellshire, Butcher Boy, Garrett Valley Farms, Food Club, Niman Ranch, Open Nature, Big Y and Five Star.

The affected products were sold on various dates in retailers
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Burger King Offering 37-Cent Whoppers This Weekend

Burger King is taking customers back in time to 1957 in honor of its iconic Whopper sandwich.

The fast-food chain is celebrating the Whopper’s 64th anniversary this weekend with prices to match. The burger will be sold for just 37 cents, the amount it cost when it first debuted in 1957 at the original Burger King in Miami, Florida.

On Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4, participating restaurants nationwide will offer the deal on orders made through Burger King’s app or website.

But the pric
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Hanukkah 2021: When Is It and Why It Lasts for 8 Days

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that takes place usually in November or December and lasts for eight nights. But many people might not know the rich history and traditions that go along with the annual observance known as the "Festival of Lights."

Here is what you need to know about Hanukkah:

Hanukkah begins on the 25th of the month of Kislev, which corresponds to November-December in the Hebrew calendar. This date is different each year in the Gregorian calendar that is widely used across the wo
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What is Black Friday? Here's A Brief History

Black Friday popularly signifies the conclusion of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas season in the U.S., with discount sales at retailers nationwide.

Many believe it came to be called "Black Friday" after business jargon referring to the point when a business is financially profiting or “in the black.”

However, the first recorded use of the name came in the 19th century and referred to a much different financial turn of events.

Here are a couple possible ways "Black Friday" came
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All About Native American Heritage Month And The Culture It Honors

November is National Native American Heritage Month, honoring the heritage of Native American and Indigenous peoples. It is also referred to as National American Indian Heritage Month or National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Here’s why the month is celebrated.

National Native American Heritage month is celebrated annually in November to recognize Native American and Indigenous peoples, the original inhabitants of what is now the United States. It has been honored since 1990
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CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidelines For 2021 Holiday Season

After some confusion earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidance around gathering and traveling for the holiday season.

On Friday, the CDC released the updated guidance, saying the best way to safely observe the holiday season is being vaccinated against COVID-19.

A representative from the agency said in an email Friday they "fully expect that families and friends will gather for the holidays this year."

In the updated guidance, the CDC enc
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Butterball Recalls 14K Pounds of Ground Turkey Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Butterball is recalling more than 14,000 pounds of ground turkey products due to possible contamination with pieces of plastic, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday.

The affected ground turkey products were produced on Sept. 28 and shipped to retailers nationwide, according to the North Carolina-based company.

Consumers reported finding pieces of blue plastic in the products, the FSIS said. There have been no reports of injuries from consumpti
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Rachel Maddow Encourages Early Detection for Skin Cancer Prevention

Rachel Maddow is the latest advocate for skin cancer prevention and early detection.

The MSNBC anchor urged viewers to schedule routine skin checks with their doctors during an episode of “The Rachel Maddow Show” Wednesday, revealing she underwent surgery last week for a cancerous mole on her neck.

Here's what to do to stay aware of changes to your body:

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States but can be prevented. The most effective methods of prevention include av
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Adele Seemingly Teases New Album With Mysterious Billboards

Adele is giving fans 30 reasons to expect her next album soon.

The singer’s social media profiles were wiped clean and updated with a teal background Monday, prompting fans to speculate her new album will be coming soon.

The move comes after billboards with the same image and the number 30 over it began appearing around the world last week in cities like New York and London.

It would make sense for Adele, who famously titles her albums after her age when they are produced. She is currently 33
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Why Sen. Richard Blumenthal's Use of Finsta Went Viral

A senator who incorrectly used a popular Instagram slang term is sparking a discourse about the generational disconnect caused by social media.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, asked a Facebook executive during a Senate Commerce subcommittee meeting on Thursday if the company would “commit to ending finsta.”

Here’s a look at the significance of the phrase and why the blunder is erupting online:

“Finsta” is a slang term used to refer to a “fake Instagram.” The expression i
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Kanye West's Yeezy Gap Hoodie Selling Out, But Won't Ship for Weeks

Kanye West’s latest collaboration with Gap is proving successful for the retailer, but customers will have to wait weeks to wear the new hoodie.

The Yeezy hoodie launched Wednesday with some sizes selling out within hours. According to a notice posted on Gap’s website, the earliest shipments will be sent on Oct. 27, with some colors not going out until the first week of December.

The sweatshirt comes in six colors — brown, black, blue, red, mustard and purple — and retail for $90 for adults an
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Here Are the Changes to Mail Delivery Taking Effect Oct. 1

On Friday, the U.S. Postal Service will start implementing service changes that will impact the delivery time of some first-class mail and periodicals. The changes also mean shipping packages will be more expensive during this year's holiday season.

The move is part of the agency’s 10-year plan intended to improve service and achieve financial sustainability.

Here’s a look at how your mail may be impacted by the changes:

Beginning Oct. 1, First-class and periodical mail traveling distances of
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These Celebs Say They Won't Be Leaving Their Fortune to Their Kids

Anderson Cooper made headlines over the weekend when he revealed he would not be leaving an inheritance for his 1-year-old son Wyatt.

The CNN anchor and son of the late heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, whose own trust fund sparked a bitter custody battle dubbed "the trial of the century," said he doesn't "believe in passing on huge amounts of money."

“I’ll go with what my parents said … ‘College will be paid for, and then you gotta get on it,’” Cooper said on Air Mail’s “Morning Meeting” podcast.

C
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'SNL' Season 47: New Cast Announced as Beck Bennett Exits After 8 Seasons

"Saturday Night Live" announced its cast lineup ahead of Saturday's premiere of the show's 47th season, with long-time member Beck Bennett departing and three new featured performers added to the slate.

Bennett, who joined the show in 2013 and is most known for his portrayals of former Vice President Mike Pence and Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced his departure on Instagram Monday.

“Thank you for 8 years of remarkable people and incredible experiences that completely changed my life
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Behind the Fat-Freezing Procedure Model Linda Evangelista Says Left Her ‘Permanently Deformed'

Linda Evangelista, a model who rose to prominence in the 1990s, says she is the latest victim of complications of a popular fat-freezing procedure.

On Wednesday, Evangelista said on her Instagram page the popular CoolSculpting procedure by Zeltiq Aesthetics had left her “permanently deformed.” She has since sued Zeltiq, the California-based company that manufactures the devices used to perform the treatment.

CoolSculpting, known officially as cryolipolysis, is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure
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CDC Investigating Source of Salmonella Outbreak After 127 Sickened in 25 States

Public health officials are investigating the source of a salmonella outbreak after more than 100 cases were reported in 25 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As of Sept. 15, the CDC has identified 127 people across half of U.S. states infected with the salmonella oranienburg strain, but the agency said the true number of sick people may be much higher, according to a notice issued on Sept. 17.

“Many people recover without medical care and are not tested for S