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Hurricanes Lorena and Kiko gain strength in Pacific: Latest path, forecast

The two hurricanes could impact parts of the United States.Two hurricanes -- Lorena and Kiko -- are gaining strength in the Pacific Ocean and may cause flash flooding, rip currents and high surf conditions in the United StatesHurricane Lorena, which is forecast to move into northwestern Mexico in the coming days, could bring flash flooding to the Southwest on Friday and Saturday as remnants of the cyclone may cause heavy rain in the area. These heavy rainfall concerns could hit Arizona through F...
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3-year-old boy in Utah dies after being left unattended in hot car: Sheriff

The family left the child after going on a shopping trip, officials said.A 3-year-old Utah boy has died after he was left alone in a hot car outside of his home, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.On Monday at approximately 6:11 p.m., officials received a 911 call from someone screaming, with the caller then hanging up on authorities, the sheriff's office said in a press release on Wednesday.Eventually, authorities were able to gather information and determine that "a child was...
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Parents arrested for keeping 5 children in 'dungeon' with 'deplorable living conditions,' DA says

Two Pennsylvania parents are now in jail after allegedly leaving their five children trapped in what officials are calling a "dungeon," according to the Fayette County District Attorney's Office.James Russell Kahl, 65, and Carly Kahl, 41, were arrested on Wednesday after allegedly keeping their five children -- ranging from ages 5 to 14 -- in "deplorable living conditions," the district attorney's office said in a press release on Wednesday.Back on Aug. 8 at approximately 1:30 p.m., troopers res...
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Burning Man homicide victim identified, search for suspect continues: Sheriff

Vadim Kruglow was found dead at the festival on Saturday, officials said.The Burning Man participant who was found dead at the Nevada festival over the weekend has been identified, as the homicide investigation and the search for a suspect continues, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.Vadim Kruglov, 37, from Russia was identified as the victim on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.Officials said Kruglov's family in Russia has been notified.The homicide investigation cont...
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Domestic violence victim uses hand signals to ask for help, suspect arrested: Police

John Palombi was arrested after attempting to flee the scene, police said.A domestic violence suspect in California was arrested after a woman displayed hand signals behind her back asking for help, according to the Alhambra Police Department.In a press release on Sunday, police said they responded to a call at a 7-Eleven in Alhambra, California, "regarding suspicious circumstances." Jail records indicate the incident occurred on Aug. 19.After further investigation, officials determined that "do...
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Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $500,000 seized at Seattle airport: CBP

The dolls, which arrived from South Korea, were destroyed, CBP said.Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubus -- the dolls that have recently exploded in global popularity -- were seized at Seattle's airport, with officials estimating their worth to be over half a million dollars, according to a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson."Fake Labubus are not welcome in America. Thanks for the good catch Seattle!" CBP said on X on Friday.The bust occurred on Aug. 26 when CBP officers assigned to Seattle A...
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How to help those impacted by the Afghanistan earthquake: Charities, organizations to support relief efforts

The 6.0 magnitude quake has killed over 1,400 people, officials said.The earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Sunday has killed over 1,400 people, injured over 3,000 and destroyed several villages, according to officials.The 6.0 magnitude quake -- which was followed by a second 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday -- also destroyed 8,000 houses, according to officials.As officials begin rescue operations, charities and organizations have started to carry out support efforts. See below for a full...
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Burning Man participant found dead at festival, homicide investigation underway: Sheriff

The man was found "lying in a pool of blood," officials said.Officials in Nevada are investigating a homicide after a Burning Man participant was found dead, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.On Saturday at approximately 9:14 p.m., a sheriff's deputy was alerted by an event participant at Burning Man -- an annual festival that takes place in Black Rock City, Nevada -- that there was a man "lying in a pool of blood," the sheriff's office said in a statement on Sunday.Officials "im...
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3 more children injured in the Annunciation Church shooting: Police

This update brings the total amount of injured to 21, Minneapolis police said.As Minneapolis public schools prepare to begin the first day of classes on Tuesday, police confirmed three more children were injured in last week's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School.Minneapolis Police Department on Monday announced the revised number of injured, bringing the total amount of victims who were injured by gunfire to 21.Authorities said 18 children between the ages of 6 and 15 were hurt in the s...
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Northern lights may be visible in 18 US states tonight

The northern lights could light up the skies across several parts of the United States on Monday due to a geomagnetic storm, according to space and weather experts.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geometric storm watch that could produce auroras -- described as the "light show after the storm in space" -- in 18 U.S. states.The geometric storm is caused by the "anticipated arrival of the symmetric full-halo Coronal Mass Ejection,"...
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What we know about Minnesota school shooting suspect Robin Westman

The suspect had a "deranged obsession with previous mass shooters," police said.Police have identified the suspect who they say opened fire outside of a church at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 18 others, as 23-year-old Robin Westman.An 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl were shot and killed when the gunman fired through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday morning, police said.The shooter died at the scene from a self-inf...
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Body of missing hiker found in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest after monthlong search: Sheriff

Grant Gardner was last heard from on July 29, the sheriff's office said.After being missing for nearly a month, a man who had left for a three-day hike in Wyoming was found dead in Bighorn National Forest, authorities said."While it's not the outcome we hoped for, we are hopeful this will provide much needed peace and closure to the family," the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Thursday.Grant Gardner, a Minnesota man who had planned on a three-day hike "through the Misty M...
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Travis Decker search: FBI recovers 'several items' near crime scene, concludes investigation at campground

Decker, who allegedly killed his kids, has been missing for nearly three months.After a two-day search of the area where Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three young daughters, the FBI said they will be analyzing "several items" that were recovered near the crime scene.The FBI concluded its two-day grid search operation on Tuesday, focusing within the vicinity of Rock Island Campground in Leavenworth, Washington, where the girls bodies' were found back on June 2, W. Mike Herrington, special...
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Florida man wearing Batman pajamas thwarts burglary, detains suspect before police arrive

A man in Florida proved that not all heroes wear capes after he thwarted a burglary and detained a suspect -- all while wearing Batman pajamas, according to the Cape Coral Police Department."Thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor in his Batman pajamas, another burglary suspect was put behind bars," police said in a statement.At approximately 2:03 a.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a burglary in progress at a home in Southeast Cape Coral, but when they arrived on the scene, they found the suspec...
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School shooting hoaxes: Experts underscore the seriousness of these crimes, penalties at stake

There were at least six false school shooting threats at universities on Monday.Nearly a dozen school shooting hoaxes at universities have been reported across the country in the past week, with at least 10 of those believed to be connected to a single group, according to an intelligence report.While these particular hoaxes, also known as "swatting calls," ended up being false alarms, experts note that these types of hoaxes are not only a serious crime with substantial penalties for those involv...
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Search for missing 7-month-old: Officials have 'strong indication' on location of baby's remains

Emmanuel Haro's parents were arrested last week for the child's murder.Officials in California said they have a "pretty strong indication" on the location of the remains of Emmanuel Haro, the 7-month-old child who has been missing for nearly two weeks.Emmanuel was reported missing on Aug. 14 at approximately 7:47 p.m. local time after his mother "reported being attacked outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard," the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Aug. 15."This w...
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Parents of missing 7-month-old child appear in court first time since arrest, charged with murder

The parents were charged with murder of their son, officials said.The parents of Emmanuel Haro -- the 7-month-old child who has been missing for nearly two weeks -- appeared in a California court on Tuesday after they were charged with the baby's murder.Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, and Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, were arrested at their residence in Cabazon for the murder of Emmanuel, officials said last week. The two have been charged with murder and making a false police report, the Riverside County Dis...
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Travis Decker search: FBI conducting investigation at campground where 3 daughters were found dead

The fugitive father has been missing for nearly three months.Nearly three months since Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three daughters, officials are attempting to be "abundantly thorough" in combing through the areas near the crime scene, with the FBI closing several roads, trails and campgrounds in Leavenworth, Washington -- including the site where Decker's three children were found dead."We will not relent. We will not give up," Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said during a press co...
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Search for missing 7-month-old continues after parents arrested for murder: Sheriff

Emmanuel Haro's parents were arrested for murder on Friday, officials said.Officials in California continue to search for the remains of Emmanuel Haro, the 7-month-old child who has been missing for nearly two weeks, after his parents were charged for his murder, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office.Emmanuel Haro was reported missing on Aug. 14 at approximately 7:47 p.m. local time after his mother "reported being attacked outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard," the sher...
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Amid string of missing hikers, how can you stay safe while on the trails? An expert weighs in

The past few months, several disappearances have occurred involving hikers setting out on multi-day excursions who are never seen again.On Wednesday, search efforts were called off for a Minnesota man, who was last heard from in late July after planning a three-day hike through Wyoming's Big Horn National Park."With weather conditions and other factors updated in our search models, we have to face the reality that the most optimistic survival odds have run out," officials said.Similarly, a New J...
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Parents of missing 7-month-old child in California arrested for murder: Sheriff

Emmanuel Haro has been missing since Aug. 14, officials said.The parents of a 7-month-old child who has been missing for over a week have been arrested for murder, authorities in California announced Friday.Emmanuel Haro was reported missing on Aug. 14 at approximately 7:47 p.m. local time after the child's mother "reported being attacked outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard," the sheriff's office said in a statement last week.Jake and Rebecca Haro were arrested at their residence in Caba...
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Body of missing pregnant 18-year-old found, ex-boyfriend confessed to murder: Officials

Officials in Massachusetts have arrested the ex-boyfriend of a missing 18-year-old who was 11 weeks pregnant, after he allegedly confessed to murdering her and showed detectives where her body was buried, according to prosecutors.Kylee Monteiro, a recent high school graduate who was 11 weeks pregnant, had been missing since Aug. 7, police and her family said. She had last been seen in the area of Country Street in Rehoboth, Mass., according to police.Gregory Groom, Monteiro's ex-boyfriend, was a...
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Travis Decker search: Authorities reveal disturbing crime scene details, new DNA analysis

The search for Decker, 32, has lasted nearly three months.This story contains information that may be disturbing to some readers.As the search for Travis Decker -- the dad accused of killing his three daughters -- has almost reached the three-month mark, officials are revealing disturbing new details about the crime scene and the evidence that they say indicates he is the sole suspect.Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5, were found dead near the Rock Island Campground in Che...
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Ohio woman grew up receiving handwritten letters from her father. Now he and other dads are writing to over 1,000 people across the globe.

The Dad Letter Project is described as a "hug, but on paper," its website said.Beginning in the fourth grade, 30-year-old Rosie Paulik said she grew up receiving countless handwritten letters from her father.Over the years, she estimates she has acquired over 3,500 letters from her dad, 67-year-old Buz Ecker. Whenever she would be away at summer camp, when she left for college or even moved into her first apartment that was a mere 20 minutes away from their Cincinnati, Ohio, home, Paulik would a...
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INTERSECT MAGAZINE •

Can we please stop talking about men all the time?

Now, perhaps this is because I just went through a breakup six months ago, and any sight of testosterone makes me want to hurl my guts out. Nevertheless, I have tried to avoid anything remotely concerning dating, relationships, and men (gag) as soon as I was on my own. Thus, I embraced the single life by spending copious amounts of time (and slurping down an ungodly amount of espresso martinis) with my friends. I also partook in all the girly activities (because feminism is the sole breakup anti...
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The Rise of the Coach Brooklyn Bag

At the start of autumn, I expect my social media feeds to be filled with Gilmore Girls watch parties, someone trying the latest Starbucks drinks, and where to find the best lightweight sweaters. But I wouldn’t expect one single handbag to take over my entire TikTok For You Page.Remember in “Schitt’s Creek,” when Moira (played by Catherine O’Hara) is devastated because David stole her beloved brown crocodile bag? She is screaming in agony, not because her son took off, but because she no longer h...
Medill Reports Chicago •

Q&A: Meet Abbey Sadleir, an influencer reinventing the London's ‘It-Girl’

LONDON — Every Tuesday, with hot-pink rollers in her honey blond hair and a black “mob wife” fur coat around her shoulders, Abbey Sadleir records a few new TikTok videos about her home in central London. During the other days of the week, when she hits up restaurants and vintage stores, she gets her tally up to two dozen. Although the 28-year-old grew up in New Zealand, she has lived in the U.K. for nearly two years – where she became a 20-something’s “expert” source for where to eat, drink and
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Flowers or tomatoes? Theatergoers share mixed reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ revivals

By Medill Explores: Arts and Culture in London students

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Two reimagined classic shows — one on the West End and another at the Royal National Theatre — earn stars from some Medill master’s students who recently traveled to London. But even the curtain calls come with caveats.

Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” sound like they belong on a playlist for a mediocre karaoke bar — not the score for a West End show. With sequined corse
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To read or not to read: British books to binge before your London holiday

By Medill Explores: Arts and Culture in London students

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Why not grab a cup of tea and curl up with an England- or royals-themed novel, guide or exposé? Medill master’s students turned hundreds of pages to immerse themselves in U.K. culture before heading across the pond.

“The Diana Chronicles,” British journalist Tina Brown’s 2007 biography of “the people’s princess,” thoroughly covers both famous and intimate moments from a highly scrutinized life and death. The former editor
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Andersonville Typewriter Poets Take To The Street To Personalize Prose

She approached the table and discovered two poets – Edgewater resident Lisa Marie Farver, 42, and her literary partner, 33-year-old Uptown resident who goes by the single name Coelti – writing custom poems for people on the corner of Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue. The rules were simple: Smith provided a prompt and in the span of a few minutes, a poem appeared, written by Coelti, who then read it aloud.

The poem was about her and her partner, Warren, who would soon become her fiancé. It was tit
Newport Beach News •

Newport Beach Teen Spreads Laughter Through Community Service Project

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Back in the first grade, Newport Beach resident Emma LeSieur told her very first joke. “Why did the chicken cross the road? To get more diapers,” LeSieur said.

Sure, it might not have been as sophisticated as most jokes, but to LeSieur at the time, it was pure comedy gold. She recalls even receiving a few chuckles from her parents, even though she now recounts them as pity laughs.

All these years later, now about to start her senior year at Newport
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Newport Beach Elected Officials Face Off in Mac and Cheese Eating Contest to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Growing up, one of Anaheim Hills resident Zach Mauldin’s fondest memories was riding his bike from his home to the landmark Newport Beach restaurant Cappy’s Cafe. The combination of being with friends and indulging in Cappy’s famous fluffy pancakes made the restaurant a beloved part of his childhood.

Now, years later, Mauldin has returned to Cappy’s for a different reason. Instead of a plate of pancakes, Mauldin supervised 10 servings of mac and chee
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Newport Beach Resident Donates $25K in Gift Cards to Newport Beach Police Department - Newport Beach News

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy
When Newport Beach resident Dotty McDonald first started volunteering at the Newport Beach Police Department back in 2015, she realized two important things: each member of the department cares significantly for the community and every cop loves a good slice of pizza.
So, after hearing everyone at the station praise Sgt. Pepperoni’s pizza (a longtime Newport Beach favorite), and McDonald notably remembering one officer loving a ham and pineapple pie, s...
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Chapman alumna designs ‘real, honest clothing’ in online storefront — The Panther Newspaper

"She would be like, 'Yes, after this we are going to Limited Too,'" Hancock O'Neill said. "We finished and she was like, 'Oh, we spent all the money, we can't go to Limited Too.' And every year I was like, 'Okay maybe next year.' I literally never got to go to Limited Too. But, I still wear a lot of the lux styles that I grew up wearing."

With her mom's sense of style as an inspiration, Hancock O'Neill strived to create clothing that any simple dresser could attain at an affordable price. Her s
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Chapman's next top model balances catwalks with college life — The Panther Newspaper

"I was walking into one of my finals, and I got a call from my agent in Arizona and he was like, 'Check your email, Wilhelmina wants to sign you,'" Jaclyn Reid said. "I was like, 'What? What are you talking about?' I was so happy and I couldn't even focus on my final.”

Since becoming a part of Wilhelmina, Jaclyn Reid has been offered around 10 modeling jobs this past school year, including a Bulgari jewelry show in San Diego and an Oscar de la Renta show in Indian Wells. Recently, on April 20,
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Chapman professor gains national recognition over challenge proposed to his social media marketing course — The Panther Newspaper

In order to affirm the power of social media, Prince created the TikTok challenge, which Bastardo achieved through her viral video of her and her friend sitting in Prince's classroom. The story has gathered the attention of people across the country, with Bastardo and Prince featured in The New York Times, CBS Los Angeles, KNX News Radio and more.

"The point I was trying to make through the challenge was that anyone has the potential of going viral and having influence," Prince said. "Everyone
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Love, and a little Harry Styles, emphasized in Chapman student's business — The Panther Newspaper

With that, her online business Lovers in Lace skyrocketed.

"Someone wants to spend money on something that I created, that's crazy!" Leong said. "This person works $15 an hour and they're going to spend $100 on an order? The people that support Lovers in Lace are very loyal."

Lovers in Lace is an online storefront that strives to "spread love and kindness throughout the world." Leong started out with just an Etsy shop in 2018 and now the store has its own website with over 1,000 orders on an a
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Chapman student wins $20,000 on 'The Price is Right' — The Panther Newspaper

McGarry said she has always been fond of games involving strategy, not any revolving around pure luck. So when Carey announced they would be playing "Time is Money," McGarry was thrilled. The game is simple: the player has 10 seconds to place five grocery items into three different price categories. With all her practice leading up to this moment, McGarry successfully matched each item, meaning she would go home with $20,000 in her pocket.

"I didn't even know how to react (when I won)," McGarry
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Chapman can't help falling in love with Austin Butler — The Panther Newspaper

Along with discussing the trajectory of his career, Butler joined an audience of Chapman students on March 1 for a Master Class to disclose his dedication to the craft, his career shifts from Nickelodeon to theater and the recognition he has received from his portrayal of the music icon.

The Master Class, which was held in the Folino Theater, was moderated by Executive Editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter and trustee professor Scott Feinberg and was preceded by a screening of "Elvis," whi
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Meet Toby: the unofficial mascot of Dodge College —

That soulfulness has been with Toby from the very beginning — with Galloway noticing that characteristic the moment he scooped him up at an animal shelter in San Fernando Valley five years ago.

Toby, who spent the first year and a half of his life in Mexico, was separated from his family due to a devastating earthquake, which led to animal nonprofits taking stray animals to Los Angeles to find a home. As far as the name Toby, that was not up to par for Galloway, who sought to connect his dog to
Newport Beach News •

Sage Hill School in Newport Beach Impacts the Community One Hand at a Time

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Two years ago, junior high school student Serena Chao saw a young girl receive a prosthetic hand for the very first time. When she saw the little girl beaming from ear-to-ear in excitement, Chao knew she wanted to be a part of whatever was helping this child’s dreams come true.

Chao found out the prosthetics were made possible through an elective at her school, Sage Hill School in Newport Beach. The class, titled 3D Design, Modeling and Fabrication,
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Singer-songwriter ella jane mixes media consumption and personal stories into heartfelt anthems —

Although it started as a high school English assignment, one of the first singles by singer Ella Jane Roth — who goes by the stage name ella jane — amassed over 26 million streams on Spotify since its release in 2020.

The song, titled "nothing else i could do,” is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and pulls one of Jay Gatsby's lines: "I wrecked my house a hundred times just to see you walk into a room." A memorable theme throughout the 1925 novel is the imagery of the green ligh
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Two bi-coastal friends develop sustainable fashion brand —

Despite becoming "pandemic friends" while they were both in New York, each socially distanced outdoor dining session revealed how much common they truly have. Thus, during the height of the COVID-19 quarantine, the duo told The Panther they knew they wanted to start a project together — but the question was what kind of endeavor would they pursue?

"It was a podcast at first, then it was a magazine and then it was a blog,” Chan said, “Nothing really worked out. We've always done these very weird
TV Tea •

Comedy Spotlight: Meet Sarah Tollemache

Comedian Sarah Tollemache suffers from stress induced by buying avocados. When she bought five on sale, she realized that there is only a quick window of time where they are ripe enough to be eaten in their perfectly green color.

“‘I’ll just call into work and be like ‘I don’t know if I’m going to make it to work today I think my avocados might be hatching at any second,” Tollemache said during her stand-up at New York Comedy Club. “Or you’re just running home to scarf three in a row over your
Newport Beach News •

Unique Local Father-Son Duo Emphasizes Love and Acceptance No Matter the Curveballs

By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy

Sports can have an extremely positive impact on a father-son relationship. Whether it’s learning how to ride a bike, throw a baseball or swim a lap, the practice of sports creates a bond between any two people.

For Newport Beach resident Paul Miller, he said he dreamed of teaching his son to play hockey. Since Paul grew up playing the sport in his home state of Minnesota and was even drafted for the North Stars in 1982, his passion for hockey was som
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Content creator Eli Rallo empowers women to share their voice — The Panther Newspaper

Back in 2020, life for Eli Rallo was solely about the aesthetic of Chex Mix.

Even though she was a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and about to begin a master’s program in journalism at Columbia University, the peace in her life was putting together a jar of snacks with her brother during quarantine.

Despite the chaos of a worldwide pandemic, Rallo grabbed a large jar — which she would fill with a variety of gluten-free snacks to help with her celiac disease — and propped her pho

Food Stories

Food Republic •

The Simple Way To Enjoy Baileys Chocolate Liqueur That's Not In A Drink - Food Republic

It's a no-brainer that Baileys, the iconic Irish cream liqueur, is the perfect companion for an Irish coffee or any dessert cocktail. But have you ever thought about adding it to your food?
By combining Baileys chocolate liqueur with ice cream, you can create the ultimate sweet and decadent treat. After scooping any flavor of ice cream or gelato you'd like (vanilla serves as a great foundation) into a bowl, pour the liqueur on top and adorn it with sprinkles or chocolate shavings. If you want to...
Food Republic •

The Fascinating Tennessee Origins Of The Moon Pie - Food Republic

When you think of Tennessee, you probably picture loads of country music, the Smoky Mountains, and copious amounts of Nashville-style hot chicken. But did you know that the moon pie dessert also comes from the Volunteer State? 
This sweet treat — marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers and dipped in chocolate — actually goes all the way back to 1917. According to MoonPie, a Kentucky coal miner approached a traveling salesman for the Chattanooga Baking Company, questioning why there wasn't...
Food Republic •

Which Spices Does The Pioneer Woman Use In Her Chicken Pot Pie Filling? - Food Republic

In one of "Weird Al" Yankovic's comedic songs notably named "Chicken Pot Pie," he sings, "If there's one thing in the world that I like better than a corned beef on rye, it's chicken pot pie." This classic dish, known for its flaky exterior and hearty interior, is a household staple. It's comforting, simple, delicious, and somehow feels like you are getting a hug while you are eating it. But want to know how to make it even better? Ree Drummond, known as the Pioneer Woman, adds a selection of sp...
Food Republic •

Forget Bread And Make One Breakfast Item The Star Of Your Next PB&J Sandwich - Food Republic

It's no secret that the U.S. loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, according to a survey by Peter Pan, the average American is expected to indulge in about 3,000 PB&Js during their entire lifetime (via Daily Mail). Even though the sandwich is known for its straightforward ingredients, have you ever wanted to give it a little twist? Well, you should try swapping the bread for waffles. 
You can use either store-bought toaster waffles or make your favorite homemade version (we have a r...
Food Republic •

How Katie Lee Combines Pizza And Salad For The Ultimate Mashup - Food Republic

When you're dining at a local pizzeria or making homemade pepperoni pies, there is a certain question that always arises: What should we have as a side dish with our cheesy star of the show? Well, many settle on Caesar salads. But, have you ever thought about combining the two together into one food? Lucky for you, Katie Lee already has you covered. 
Lee, author of several cookbooks and host of the Food Network show "The Kitchen," posted a video on Instagram detailing how to make a Caesar salad...
Food Republic •

Ina Garten's Favorite Store-Bought Cookies Are A Southampton Icon - Food Republic

You might think that Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, would never dare incorporate store-bought food into her culinary creations. However, she actually does love grocery store vanilla ice cream and the Trader Joe's French apple tart. And as for Garten's favorite store-bought cookie? Why, that honor goes to Tate's Bake Shop chocolate chip cookies.
That's right, something you can scoop up during your next grocery run has received an enthusiastic thumbs-up from the queen of cuisine....
Food Republic •

The Muffin Pan Hack To Make Mini Pie Shells - Food Republic

Suppose one day, you have the biggest hankering for a particular dessert: a slice of homemade pie. But you cannot, for the life of you, find the proper pie dish to use in your kitchen. Well, luckily you are not at a total loss because there is a hack to making mini pie shells: a handy dandy muffin pan.
Using puff pastry (you can either make that yourself or pick it up at the store), just roll it into one large log, cut it into 1-inch thick slices, and press each slice into the cups of your muffi...
Food Republic •

The Parchment Paper Hack For An Easy Piping Bag - Food Republic

We've all been there: you just finished baking a delectable birthday cake and are getting ready to adorn it with frosting, sprinkles, and candles. But then you realize, you don't have a piping bag! Should you just settle for using a butter knife to slather the spread on like an amateur? Not today. Luckily, there is a hack to frost a beautiful confection in a flash, and that is by using parchment paper.
Simply take a sheet of parchment paper, roll into a cone shape, and cut a hole at the bottom –...
Food Republic •

Change Up Plain Store-Bought Ice Cream With A Popular Salty Snack - Food Republic

There is nothing like a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's comforting, classic, and never goes out of style. But of course, there are several ways to spice it up a little. Sprinkles or a "cherry on top" are the obvious choices, but have you ever thought about adding Fritos?
The popular deep-fried corn chip, known for its curved shape and salty taste, is the unexpectedly perfect companion for your frosty dessert. Whether you're using Tillamook Old-Fashioned Vanilla or Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bea...
Food Republic •

Alton Brown's Egg Carton Hack Makes Storing Condiments Hassle-Free - Food Republic

If you're like us, you probably have a ton of condiments in your fridge. Whether it's ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or packets of sauce from your favorite fast food establishment, these all can take up significant real estate in your refrigerator, especially if they're nearly empty. Leave it to celebrity television personality Alton Brown to give us the secret to storing condiments and getting the most out of them: an egg carton. 
In a highly dramatized video clip on YouTube, after Brown searche...
Food Republic •

Ice Cubes Are All You Need For Creamier Homemade Dips - Food Republic

In the hit television series, "Only Murders in the Building," Oliver Putnam (played by Martin Short) has an obsession with dips. He admits in an episode, "This is all I eat" (per MovieWeb). If you can relate to Oliver and are a fellow dip enthusiast, you are probably always on the hunt for the perfect recipe. Here's one big tip: For the creamiest dip you have ever tasted, add some ice cubes.
When you are just about finished combining your dip ingredients, toss in a couple of ice cubes, and blend...
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Never Break One Utensil Rule When Dining At A Restaurant - Food Republic

Some of the most important dining etiquette tips include starting with the smallest fork or utensil and working your way inward toward your plate, not placing your elbows on the table, and chewing with your mouth closed. You should also put your phone away at the dinner table, keep your napkin on your lap during the meal (and only use it for light dabbing on your face), and always keep the salt and pepper shakers together. However, there are some other, slightly more obscure rules you should als...
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The Right Way To Break Graham Crackers For An Even Split Every Time - Food Republic

Picture this: You just opened a fresh sleeve of graham crackers and are ready to whip up the gooiest s'more your taste buds have ever experienced. But, when you attempt to break the cracker in half, it splits in an uneven matter or separates into a million little crumbly pieces. Why even have designated lines on the snack when they don't even help? Well, we have actually been doing it wrong the whole time. 
Instead of looking at the front of the cracker (with the holes and two perpendicular line...
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The Best Shortcut For Tasty Soups Is Already Sitting In Your Fridge - Food Republic

When the temperatures start to drop and you break out your favorite turtleneck sweater, it's the perfect time to whip up your favorite comforting soup recipe. Whether it's split pea or classic chicken noodle, adding pickle brine to your broth is the secret to creating the most delectable soup you've ever tasted.
You might be thinking, "Pickle juice? With soup? What?" But surprisingly, just a small splash of this brine will liven up the dish, bringing to life a saltier, tangier flavor profile. Th...
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The Fascinating Story Of How Taco Bell Flopped In Mexico - Food Republic

Tacos, quesadillas, nachos — all of these dishes bring to mind Mexican cuisine. So, one might assume a dining establishment that offers these items, like Taco Bell, would thrive in Mexico. Yet, even though the chain has tried two times, ultimately it failed at becoming a staple in the country. 
Taco Bell began its efforts in 1992, when it introduced a food cart in Mexico City where customers could purchase soft-shell tacos, burritos, and Pepsi. The chain opened several other locations in Mexico,...
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With One Extra Step, You Can Make Slicing Pizza A Breeze - Food Republic

Picture this: You just pulled a piping hot pepperoni or margherita pizza out of the oven and are drooling as you prepare to cut the perfect slice for dinner. But as soon as your pizza cutter graces the pie, the ingredients slide all over the place — utterly ruining your culinary masterpiece. But luckily, there is a hack to preventing pizza mayhem. The solution? Rearrange your toppings before cooking to ensure each slice looks as delectable as it tastes. 
Before you pop a frozen pizza into the ov...
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The Appliance That Transforms Canned Biscuits Into A Crispy Treat - Food Republic

When you return home from a long day at the office, there is nothing more satisfying than the "pop" sound that comes from opening a can of biscuits. That simple noise means you are minutes away from a delectable carb, the perfect accompaniment to any meal. But, instead of baking them in the oven, have you ever thought about cooking them in the air fryer?
Rather than waiting for the oven to pre-heat, line your air fryer with parchment paper (eliminating any clean-up time) and place your favorite...
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How Often Do You Need To Replace Sheet Pans? - Food Republic

Think about everything you put your sheet pans through: roasting vegetables, baking chocolate chip cookies, broiling meat (the list goes on). They are an integral tool for daily cooking. But did you ever think about how long you can put these pans through the wringer before they need to be replaced? 
Well, it depends on how often you use them. If you're someone that lives in the kitchen and cooks with the pans more than three times a week, you are looking at a life expectancy of four to five yea...
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Oil Vs Butter: What's The Best Choice For Making French Toast? - Food Republic

Back during the days of the Roman Empire, there was a recipe circling around called "pan dulcis." This is believed to be the earliest version of one of our favorite breakfast dishes, and many are often surprised by these unexpectedly ancient origins of French toast. Back in the fourth century, Romans gathered bread, drenched it in a milk and egg mixture, and fried it in oil or butter. Ever since, there has been a debate as to whether to cook your French toast in oil or butter — but why not both?...
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The Intense Coffee Drink Ina Garten Calls Rocket Fuel — in A Good Way - Food Republic

In season one, episode two of the hit television series "Gilmore Girls," Lorelai Gilmore (played by Lauren Graham) rushes into her favorite diner and exclaims, "This is a coffee morning. This is a jumbo coffee morning, I need coffee in an IV." For those days when you feel the same — not only needing coffee, but something with enough caffeine to make you feel like the Energizer Bunny — you need to try the drink that's Ina Garten's go-to: a vanilla coffee shakerato. 
This cuppa joe, which Garten r...
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Whatever Happened To Ben & Jerry's Fossil Fuel Ice Cream? - Food Republic

It can be heartbreaking when something you've grown fond of is removed from your life forever. For many, those pangs of sadness were felt in 2016 when Ben & Jerry's announced it would be discontinuing its beloved Fossil Fuel flavor. Sweet ice cream swirled with pieces of chocolate cookies, fudge dinosaurs, and even more moist fudge throughout — gone forever. But have you ever wondered why?
While the name referenced the prehistoric era of raptors and T-Rexes, the company feared it might suggest i...
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Your Homemade Iced Coffee Is Yearning For A Fresh Strawberry Twist - Food Republic

In the modern age, java fans can choose from all kinds of creative embellishments for iced coffee, whether it be sweet cream cold foam, pumpkin spice, or sprinkles. But day after day, if your drink starts with just espresso or cold brew (and maybe a hint of milk or creamers), you can easily get bored by this beverage. To avoid repetitiveness, switch up the base of your drink and add strawberries to your next cup of joe. 
A strawberry latte is a fruity, juicy, sweet spin on this beloved refreshme...
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Swap Out Salad Croutons With A Crunchy Snack Already In Your Pantry - Food Republic

The crunch and flavor of croutons can perk up any bag of lettuce and dressing, whether store-bought or homemade (and we have the secret to making the best croutons out there). But if you want to stray away from salad norms while still achieving the crispiness that croutons offer, try adding potato chips.
It might sound unconventional — a snack you can buy at a gas station mingling with fresh vegetables — but it's actually the perfect way to get the crunch you've been craving in your bowl. Simply...
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Seriously, Try Adding Some Vanilla To Your Mashed Potatoes - Food Republic

Mashed potatoes: a reliable food that's always there for you when you need it. Just had your wisdom teeth removed and can only eat soft foods? Mashed potatoes. Looking for the perfect side dish for your steak dinner or holiday gathering? Mashed potatoes. The smooth texture and creamy flavor bring comfort to any meal, but there's an ingredient that can make your mashed potatoes even better: vanilla.
Everything you already love about mashed potatoes — the cottony softness, the buttery taste — is h...
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