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When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially
When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially Money can be a major source of tension in relationships, and a new survey shows many Americans are keeping at least some parts of their finances separate. WalletHub released a survey about money and relationships on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The personal finance website found that 26% of Americans have a financial account hidden from their partner, while 72% believe financial disagreements are worse for a relationship than political disagreements. The online survey asked more than 200 respondents about financial independence, shared accounts, budgeting, and other money issues in relationships.…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together
This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together A growing sleep trend is offering couples a way to stay in the same bed while addressing a common nighttime struggle. The Scandinavian sleep method uses two separate blankets or duvets on one shared mattress, allowing each person to control their own bedding without giving up sleeping together. The approach has gained attention as more couples look for alternatives to “sleep divorce,” a term often used when partners sleep in separate rooms because of issues such as snoring, temperature differences, or disrupted rest. The method originated as a common practice in Scandinavian countries, inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Uno players will soon get the chance to turn a perfectly timed "Draw 4" into a $50,000 payday. Mattel is launching the 2026 Uno Championship Series, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new competition will bring players from around the world together for a live tournament in Los Angeles. The championship will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the winner taking home the title of 2026 Uno Champion and a $50,000 grand prize. The event will be streamed live on Twitch. Mattel said players from outside the US will also be invited to compete. "At its core,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Retired Firefighter, Wife Found Dead At Upstate NY Home: Report Retired Firefighter, Wife Found Dead At Upstate NY Home: Report
Retired Firefighter, Wife Found Dead At Upstate NY Home: Report UPDATE: Authorities have released details and a possible motive in the deaths of retired Hudson Valley fire chief James "Jimmy" Brugger and his wife, Melinda "Mindy" Brugger. James "Jimmy" Brugger, 66, and his wife, Melinda "Mindy" Brugger, 54, were found dead in the Milton Turnpike home in Plattekill, Lt. Collin Reynolds said. "The investigation is active at this time, however we don’t have any reason to believe there is any danger to the public," Reynolds said. According to MidHudson News, Brugger retired from the Poughkeepsie Fire Department in 2025 after more than 27 years on the …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Jones Beach Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Jones Beach
Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Jones Beach A massive manta ray made a surprise appearance close to shore off Long Island. An oceanic manta ray was spotted feeding off Jones Beach State Park, according to New York State Parks, which shared video of the encounter on Aug. 17. The species is typically found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters, mostly offshore, according to NYS Parks. However, oceanic manta rays can also appear in New York waters during the warm summer months. Manta rays are filter feeders that consume large amounts of zooplankton closer to shore. In deeper water, they can forage for medium-sized fish, NYS…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including NY Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including NY
Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including NY A food-safety alert is spreading after federal health officials linked a fresh-produce product to illnesses across much of the country. At least 55 people in 15 states have been infected with E. coli or Salmonella in an outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company has now issued a voluntary recall. The illnesses include 46 E. coli infections, seven Salmonella cases, and two people infected with both bacteria, the FDA said Friday, Aug. 21. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire
Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Goosey picked one heck of a time to find his voice. The 4-month-old Texas goose had never honked before — until a barn caught fire. Chelsea Gerber shared footage of Goosey's heroic act earlier this month on TikTok as The Fuster Cluck, where the feathered fire alarm has since gone viral. The clip shows Goosey waddling around and honking as the blaze burns in the background. Bert Gerber had fallen asleep on the couch when the bird's honking woke him at the family's Fort Bend County home, according to KHOU 11. Gerber went outside to see what had Goosey making so much noise and spotted hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail
Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Federal safety officials are warning people to stop using two types of carbon monoxide detectors that can fail to alert them to dangerous conditions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued separate alerts on Thursday, Aug. 20, for 4-in-1 Plug-in Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and TJTFJS 2-in-1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors. The warning for the 4-in-1 detectors covers 376,974 units with the model number KH158. The devices can fail to sound an alarm when hazardous carbon monoxide is present, according to the CPSC. The agency is aware of 91 reports of the detectors fai…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions
New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions A popular ready-to-drink cocktail brand is putting an adults-only twist on Pop-Tarts. BuzzBallz has released two limited-edition cocktails inspired by Pop-Tarts Frosted S'mores and Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, a Sazerac Company spokesperson said in an email to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Aug. 20. Both drinks contain 15% alcohol by volume. The collaboration puts a different spin on "flavors that have been part of American pop culture for generations." "Created specifically with millennial fans in mind, the limited-edition collaboration taps into the nostalgia of enjoying Po…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Among States Where Haircuts Cost Most, New Study Finds NY Among States Where Haircuts Cost Most, New Study Finds
NY Among States Where Haircuts Cost Most, New Study Finds The rising cost of a trip to the hair salon or barber takes a bigger bite out of household budgets in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The personal finance website compared the cost of men's barbershop haircuts and women's beauty salon visits in all 50 states against each state's median household income. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.51% of their income on hair care, ranking seventh nationwide. Massachusetts (1.41%) followed …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site 8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site
8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site Eight people were killed in a charter plane crash at a remote US military radar site in Alaska, authorities said. The Cessna 441 Conquest II crashed at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport at around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, a National Transportation Safety Board official told NBC News. Two pilots and six passengers were on board when the twin-engine turboprop plane crashed. The flight had taken off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was headed to Cape Newenham, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The military airstrip i…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Moving Map: Where NY Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents Moving Map: Where NY Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents
Moving Map: Where NY Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents Where Americans put down new roots is changing, and some states are proving far more magnetic than others. A new Gourmet Gift Baskets analysis ranks all 50 states and Washington, DC, by their ability to attract residents. It combines 2024 Census birthplace data with complete state-to-state migration flows from 2023. South Carolina claimed first place with a score of 87.4 out of 100. Idaho followed at 86.6, while Arizona finished third at 86.5. North Carolina ranked fourth with 84.3. Colorado placed fifth at 84.1, and Florida completed the top six at 82.5. The other end of the list was dom…

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by Joe Lombardi