Loon Star State: That Dog Hunts
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Quick Fix: Chicken mac and cheese with lettuce and tomato salad
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service I was looking for a quick and comforting meal for this busy time of year, and creamy mac and cheese with store-bought cooked chicken was the perfect answer. Once the elbow macaroni is boiled, … Continued
Screaming + vomiting: ‘Scromiting’ is the mysterious cannabis syndrome becoming more common
Like many cannabis smokers, Jared Panks used marijuana as medicine. As a paramedic, he’d seen the disastrous effects of other drugs and alcohol so, after years of fighting fires for the U.S Forest Service, he began to smoke marijuana to … Continued
US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
By GRANT PECK, Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The United States, which played a major role in ending border clashes last year between Thailand and Cambodia, will be providing $45 million in aid packages to the two Southeast Asian countries … Continued
Survey: Men more financially confident in the New Year
By Erin El Issa, NerdWallet Americans’ financial confidence is strong coming into the new year, but some are feeling more equipped to deal with 2026 obstacles than others. A recent NerdWallet survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll, found that … Continued
Wall Street ticks higher following a mixed report on the job market
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Friday following a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but not necessarily slam the door on it. … Continued