If You Grew Up In The South, Odds Are, You Used To Eat This Crunchy, Cheesy Snack

It's funny how traditional foods can get reimagined. This snack can be found in upscale wine bars today, but it began as a ...

It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too

USA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan. The U.S. has not won a best versus best ...

Statue of legendary Herb Brooks to be unveiled

The legend of the late hockey coach Herb Brooks continues to reverberate some four and a half decades after his young, ...

Florida banning paper straws after discovering it contains cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'

Florida has introduced a pair of bills that could ban paper straws over fears of exposure to PFAS 'forever chemicals,' which ...
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78

Veteran rock ‌musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead’s rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades ...

Chick-fil-A marks its 80th anniversary with collectible cups

Chick-fil-A has created a series of collectible cups to mark its 80th anniversary, to be released throughout 2026. The first ...

What do Dons fans think of Thelin exit? And who next?

We asked for your views on Jimmy Thelin's departure from Aberdeen. Here's what some of you said: ...
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State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, ...
USA Today

Florida could put an end to paper straws if this bill gets passed

The bill cites studies showing that paper straws, a common alternative, often contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Research has linked PFAS exposure to various health risks, including ...