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I can’t speak for you, but I am ready for our Summer of Foodborne Illness to be over. Doesn’t it seem like there’s a new recall every other day? Jalapeños and eggs have salmonella . Blueberries have E. coli. And, of course, bags of lettuce (and cilantro and parsley) have cyclospora. As of Aug. 18, more than 15,000 people have been officially sickened, and two people have died since the cyclospora outbreak began. The outbreak was linked to Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico, and the company issued a voluntary recall on July 17. Since then, we’ve all been riveted to the news to learn just when the summer cyclospora season will finally draw to a merciful close. Well, we’re almost to the end of August. Does that mean the coast is clear? Can we officially rip into a bag of fresh lettuce or ask the Taco Bell chef to pile on the shreds? Ahead, I’m digging into the latest news about the seemingly never-ending cyclospora outbrea...

Let’s be honest: While being in the spotlight around the clock might not be everyone’s cup of tea, being a royal does come with its fair share of perks. And we’re not just talking about living in fancy palaces . It also means you can have pretty much anything you want. Or so we thought. Apparently, the life of a royal is not always what it seems. Yes, Prince William could famously order ice cream whenever he fancied just by pressing a button when he was with his grandma (better known as Queen Elizabeth II to us commoners). But for others, including William’s eldest son, restrictions are part of the deal. It turns out that Prince George will have to follow some very strict rules when he starts at Eton, his new boarding school, this September. And these rules include not having one thing that’s pretty much standard for any other boy his age today—your own kids included. So what item is banned by George’s new school? Scroll down to find out! Get...

What time do you eat dinner? Early or late? Between work and kids and everything else going on in your life, it might just be whenever you can squeeze it into your schedule, no matter what time it is. Well, you might want to rethink that. A recent YouGov poll found that 71% of respondents typically eat dinner at 6 p.m. or later. And for years, a 5 p.m. dinner has been shorthand for early-bird specials, senior discounts and a restaurant so empty you basically had the place to yourself . It was the meal you teased your parents and grandparents about, not something you engaged in yourself. But scroll TikTok right now and you’ll find young professionals proudly logging off work and sitting down to eat while the sun’s still up, posting it under #EarlyDinner. Recent OpenTable data backs up what your feed is telling you: 53% of Gen Zers and 51% of Millennials say they’re especially interested in earlier reservations, and in New York City, 5 p.m. bookings have jumped 20%. A Ch...

Halloween seems to creep up earlier every year. We spotted official spooky-season collections from major brands as early as late June, but now that fall is upon us, it’s officially time to embrace the haunt. If seasonal decor is your weakness, consider this your sign to shop now before the good stuff vanishes. Find a mix of spooky yard decorations, Halloween-ready kitchen favorites, impossibly cute festive plushies—and more. We’ve rounded up our favorite items from top brands all across the internet. Top Halloween collections in 2026 VIA MERCHANT Le Creuset Shop at Le Creuset We all know and love Le Creuset’s iconic pumpkin cocotte , but the brand’s harvest collection has plenty more to tempt your spooky-season shopping list. Think adorable Halloween mini bowls , bat mugs and more, all serving up autumn vibes with a sprinkle of spookiness—and at prices that are a bit more wallet-friendly than the full-size cocotte. Still craving that classic pumpki...