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Hartford, CT
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Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback
Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster After Successful Comeback Red Lobster is bringing back one of its most popular promotions after its post-bankruptcy comeback was a success. The Orlando, Florida-based seafood chain announced the limited-time return of Endless Shrimp in a news release on Monday, Aug. 17. The dine-in-only promotion at participating locations features five shrimp options that guests can mix and match throughout the meal. CEO Damola Adamolekun said the promotion's return exceeded Red Lobster's expectations. "Our guests were thrilled to have Endless Shrimp back this spring and made it clear they wanted more — so we listen…

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by Chris Spiker
McLean, VA
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M&M's Launching New Flavor Based On Popular Treat: When To Buy M&M's Launching New Flavor Based On Popular Treat: When To Buy
M&M's Launching New Flavor Based On Popular Treat: When To Buy M&M's is rolling out a new flavor inspired by a popular Girl Scout Cookie. Mint Crunchy Cookie will launch exclusively at Walmart stores and online in September 2026, an M&M's spokesperson told the Daily Voice. The new treat features milk chocolate and cool mint wrapped around a crunchy cookie center, similar to Thin Mints. The minty candy follows the launch of M&M's Crunchy Cookie in 2022. M&M's Mint Crunchy Cookie will be sold in 2.83- and 7.4-ounce bags. Snackolator, a popular food reviewer, also shared news about M&M's Crunchy Cookie. "I am…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Woman Fights Off Bear During Solo Trail Run: How She Escaped Woman Fights Off Bear During Solo Trail Run: How She Escaped
Woman Fights Off Bear During Solo Trail Run: How She Escaped A woman managed to escape from a brown bear while running by herself on an Alaskan trail, according to wildlife officials. The attack happened near the Prospect Heights trailhead in Anchorage on Thursday, Aug. 13, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said in a news release. The woman was trail running alone on the Wolverine Bowl trail when she encountered the brown bear. Officials said the woman was injured in the attack but managed to deploy bear spray during the encounter. She then made it back to the trailhead on her own before being taken to a hospital with undiscl…

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by Chris Spiker
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How
Win Free Oreos For A Year As New Flavors Launch: Here's How Oreo is launching three new flavors and giving fans a chance to win a year's supply of cookies. Mondelez International announced the launch of its "Twist, Lick, Vote" campaign in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 13. The contest promotes three new Oreo cookies: Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles. The three limited-edition flavors will hit stores nationwide beginning Monday, Aug. 24. Presales will begin Monday, Aug. 17, on Oreo's website, with limited quantities also available through the SnackWorks TikTok Shop. The new Oreos include these tastes: Banana Puddin…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
Quincy, MA
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Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How
Get Free Potato Chips At Stop & Shop: Here's How Stop & Shop is giving away a free snack in the middle of August. Customers can get a free bag of Stop & Shop-brand potato chips starting on Friday, Aug. 14. The promotion runs through Thursday, Aug. 20. The offer celebrates National Potato Day, which falls on Wednesday, Aug. 19. In 2006, the holiday was first held on August 19 after various potato celebrations across the country were held on different days, according to National Day Calendar. To get the freebie, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion windo…

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Bethesda, MD
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Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits
Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits Nearly 49,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after two people suffered serious burns, officials said. Southern Telecom issued the recall for about 48,700 Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. The fire pits can cause uncontrolled pool fires and flames jetting from fuel containers, creating a risk of serious or deadly burns. Brooklyn, New York-based Southern Telecom has received two reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container. Two people suffered second- and third-degree burns, acc…

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National Interest
New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There' New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There'
New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There' One of aviation's greatest mysteries could finally get a new answer. Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute are leading an expedition to investigate an object researchers believe could be Amelia Earhart's long-lost airplane. The trailblazing pilot and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared on Friday, July 2, 1937, while attempting to fly around the world. A 16-person team will travel in October to examine the "Taraia Object," an object seen in satellite imagery sitting in a lagoon on Nikumaroro, a remote Pacific island between Hawaii and Australia. "Someth…

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Bethesda, MD
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Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges
Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges A popular line of minifridges is being recalled after several overheated and caught fire, officials said. Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 of its 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. An electrical switch in the minifridges can short-circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been at least 19 reports of the minifridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire." One person reported a smoke inhalation injury, while the incidents caused more than $80,000 in property damage, according to …

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Hershey, PA
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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