CALIFORNIA – Torrid, a California-based plus-size women’s clothing brand announced during its June 5 first-quarter earnings call that it plans to close up to 180 underperforming stores this year.

We are currently preparing a special feature for Furniture Today’s Aug. 18 issue that celebrates furniture stores with a rich legacy, specifically those that have been in business for 100 years or more. If you’re a retailer that has reached or passed the century mark, we would love for...

STORM PREDICTION CENTER FORECASTING SEVERE THUNDERSTORNS, HAIL & TORNADOES TUESDAY JUNE 17, 2025. We are seeing severe weather risks increasing across the United States this week and for Tuesday June 17,2025. The Storm Prediction Center is indicating that there is an "enhanced risk" or a 30 percent chance for severe thunderstorms. This elevated risk for severe weather also means that we have increasing chances for strong winds of 65 mph or more and the potential for straight line wind damage. We also have the potential for large hail greater than 2 inches in diameter and a 2 to 5 percent risk for isolated tornadoes to develop.

A recent correction has been made to our earlier report on the August Egg Company recall. Contrary to the initially stated figure of 2 million eggs, the actual recall involves 1.7 million dozen eggs, equating to more than 20 million individual eggs affected by a dangerous Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.

There’s something about a bubbling peach cobbler that just feels like summer on a plate. This version keeps things cozy and classic but leans on a store-bought pie crust to keep life simple. Whether you're headed to a potluck, hosting Sunday dinner, or just craving something warm and sweet, this dessert is a no-fuss favorite.

STORM PREDICTION CENTER INDICATES ENHANCED RISK (30 PERCENT CHANCE) SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS & A 10 PERCENT CHANCE FOR EF2- EF5 TORNADOES (115 MPH+ WINDS) ACROSS ALL OF TENNESEE, MUCH OF GEORGIA AS WELL AS MISSISSIPPI & ALABAMA.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider regarding dietary concerns or symptoms related to sugar consumption.

Forget smoke breaks—Gen Z’s downtime ritual now involves cracking open an ice-cold Diet Coke straight from the fridge. TikTok christened the habit “fridge cigarettes,” and the nickname has gone viral. Here’s why the soft-drink stunt resonates with a generation that largely rejects tobacco but still craves a ceremonial pause.

Minnie Glover through dedication and talent, created food well beyond mere sustenance. Her kitchen talents remains a cherished part of my family’s tradition. Her biscuits, generally known as "Cathead Biscuits” dominated any meal.

This easy Bisquick Peach Cobbler recipe is a quick and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a warm and comforting cobbler in no time!

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Everyone keeps asking the same thing: When will the housing market crash? According to Dave Ramsey, it won’t. At least not in 2025.

If you take a cruise and don’t spend any extra money, well, you’re not going to have a great time. While some rookie cruisers might envision the ship as being all-inclusive, any veteran cruiser will tell you that there are a number of things not included on your cruise.

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Fried green tomatoes have a charm that extends beyond their delicious taste. Green tomatoes can be found in many markets year-round and thus appear on many restaurant menus like Atlanta’s fabled Mary Mac’s Tea Room as a popular regular feature. Fannie Flagg’s book, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe and tsubsequent hit movie, brought this Southern staple into the mainstream, making people curious to try the dish they'd read about or seen on the screen.

I find it amusing watching consumers in my local grocery stores in Richmond, Virginia, trying to purchase the perfect watermelon. I have seen consumers shake watermelons trying to hear what a good one sounds like. I have seen some shoppers put the melon to their noses to smell it. The only one of the five senses they can't use is taste until they buy it and take it home.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Five current and former Amtrak employees have pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a multi-million-dollar health care fraud conspiracy that resulted in over $11 million in fraudulent claims paid by Amtrak’s health insurance plan. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the guilty pleas, which were entered before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark.

As of June 14, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are four more missing teenagers and one missing 20-year-old on its website, bringing the total missing for 2025 to 27.

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Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, effective 6pm tonight, until 8am Monday morning ... Zones Affected ... All of La Paz, Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila County ... Southern half of Mojave County ... Southern half of Yavapai County, including Prescott ... Northern half of Pima County, including Tucson ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Monday, June 16 with additional comments from Mayor Lisa Brown. On their way to Pride, Justice Forral — an organizer with Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) — was arrested by Spokane Police Department officers on a warrant from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office alleging third degree assault.

I was a letter carrier in Virginia for 12 years. While talking to residents on my route, I shared a hack I had read online with them. I tested it on my own mailbox before I shared it with others. It is not a postal service requirement, but it is legal and beneficial to use this hack.

ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Inds. will make its first appearance at the summer Casual Market Atlanta this July with the launch of Outdoor by Ashley, marking a major move in the casual category. The company will unveil a 9,000-square-foot showroom on the eighth floor of AmericasMart Building 1...

WASHINGTON — The furniture and home furnishings category was up in May by nearly nine points compared with where it stood a year ago according to the Department of Commerce‘s advance monthly estimates. May had the Memorial Day sales weekend, and it’s also likely that many consumers made...

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Star Bright, a resilient 2-year-old Boxer and Black Lab mix who was let down by humans in a huge way. According to the local rescue, Star once had a home and a family of her own. However, when her former human family sold their house and moved away, they first locked Star in a closet and left her there with no food. She was not discovered until the new owners of the home found her, and luckily, it was not too late. Since entering their care, Great Dog Rescue New England has placed Star with a loving foster family where she is learning to trust humans again.

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This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Getting a master’s degree isn’t cheap. Tuition costs are up, competition is high, and too many people jump in without thinking about how long it’ll take to pay that bill back. That sounds harsh, but it’s true.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced May 29 that it arrested 14 California residents on two federal criminal complaints. The complaints alleged that they fraudulently obtained more than $25 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally-guaranteed small business loans.

Looking for a quick dessert that doesn’t make your kitchen feel like a sauna? This No-Bake Jello Orange Pie is the citrusy, creamy treat your summer menu’s been missing. No oven. No fancy tools. Just four easy ingredients and a fridge.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Not everyone wants constant meetings and collaboration. Some careers are best suited to solo workers—whether that means working remotely, in physically isolated locations, or simply in roles that require independent focus.