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Top Gardening Books of 2026: Expert Picks for Every Skill Level

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Monty Don's book covers all aspects of gardening with an organic focus. Jessica Sowards' guide is ideal for beginners and comes in an...

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BestReviews Curates Five Must-Read Books From Design to Adventure

Julia N. Fairmont January 2, 2026

At a Glance Architectural Digest book showcases celebrity homes and design history Amber Lewis book offers practical interior design tips for...

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Easter Book Picks: From Talking Eggs to Bunny Hunting

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026

At a Glance Top Easter books feature talking eggs, Pete the Cat, Mouse, Bunny catching, and Llama Llama. Books come with stickers, posters, and...

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Waterloo Gin Serves Three Festive Holiday Cocktails

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Waterloo Gin offers three holiday cocktail recipes. Recipes include a spritz, a freezer-door martini, and an espresso martini. All...

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Consumers Supply Distributing Recalls Two Dog Biscuit Brands for Salmonella

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance Consumers Supply Distributing recalls two 4-lb dog biscuit brands for possible salmonella. The recall covers sales in Kansas, Missouri,...

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Fast Food Chains Open on New Year’s Eve & Day-Except Raising Cane’s

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Most fast-food chains will be open on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Raising Cane's will close on New Year's Day. Restaurants...

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New Year’s Eve: Store Hours and Closures Revealed

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Most major retailers open on New Year's Eve but close on New Year's Day Some keep regular hours on both days Many close early or have...

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Idaho Firm Recalls 3,000 lbs of Ground Beef After E. coli Finding

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 lbs of raw ground beef. > - 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled "Forward Farms Grass-Fed...

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{brand}+ Offers $10 Off Promo and Flash Deals Until Year-End

Morgan J. Carter December 31, 2025

At a Glance {brand}+ offers $10 off promo $10 off first three orders over $50 until year-end Up to 65% off flash deals on tech, appliances, and...

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Which Unlimited Phone Plan Is Best? T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T Compared

Hannah E. Clearwater December 31, 2025

At a Glance T-Mobile's Experience plans offer true unlimited 5G without throttling. Verizon's Ultimate plan gives the cheapest unlimited 5G data by...