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☆ 17 easy ways to make stuffing better using things you might already have in your kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Ingredients like wine, bacon, or even saltine crackers can take your stuffing to the next level. Everyone has their own preferred way of making Thanksgiving stuffing. Related Video Garbage spikes during the holidays — can wrapping gifts in plastic trash reduce it? So finding creative ways to elevate classic dishes without breaking the bank is more important than ever. Here are 17 easy ways to make stuffing better using things you already have in your kitchen.

☆ Why the West's vital undersea cables are so vulnerable to attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The vast networks of data cables that crisscross our world's oceans are crucial for almost every aspect of modern life. Related Video Ukraine's sea drones vs. Russia's Black Sea FleetDespite their importance, events this week have highlighted just how vulnerable the West's internet subsea cables are to attacks from hostile powers. Unlike Russia, whose internet cables mostly run overland, the cables Western countries rely on are deep under the sea — and it's an asymmetrical vulnerability Russia is signaling it could exploit. AdvertisementIn response to the threat, Western countries are trying to better protect existing cable networks or route data through satellites if they are disrupted. In the CSIS report in August, Murphy and other analysts called for the US to strengthen international coordination and enhance resources to protect existing undersea cable networks.

Persons: Boris Pistorius, Gregory Falco, KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV, Falco, Erin Murphy, Sidharth, Murphy, Sybille Reuter, Henri Kronlund Organizations: German, Financial Times, Sibley School of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Getty, AIS, Emerging, CSIS, General Staff, Directorate, Cinia, West Locations: Baltic, Russia, China, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russian, Vladivostok, Western Europe, India, Emerging Asia, Washington ,, London, Iceland

☆ A Chinese ship was near both subsea internet cables that were mysteriously cut, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA Chinese ship was seen near severed Baltic Sea internet cables, the FT reported. Sweden is investigating the sighting of a Chinese vessel near where two Baltic Sea internet cables were severed, the Financial Times reported. AdvertisementThe Danish defense ministry said it was "in the area near" the Chinese ship in a statement on X Wednesday, amid unconfirmed reports that Danish officials had boarded the vessel. The International Union of Marine Insurance estimates that repairing damaged cables usually costs between $7 and $12 million. AdvertisementIt comes amid tensions between the West and China over its support of Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Persons: Boris Pistorius, Yi Peng, Erin Murphy, Murphy Organizations: Financial Times, FT, Danish Navy, Strategic, International, Russia, Foreign, International Union of Marine Insurance, Ukraine, Sweden's Ministry, Foreign Affairs, Marine, China's Embassy, Business Locations: Sweden, China, Lithuania, Sweden's Gotland, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, Britain, Egypt, Gulf of Finland, West

☆ 10 easy Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pumpkin pie
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Baked apples with vanilla ice cream and chocolate cream pie are both crowd-pleasing options. If you're not a fan of pumpkin pie or want to switch things up this Thanksgiving, consider trying one of these easy, crowd-pleasing desserts. Pumpkin pie has been a Thanksgiving staple since the holiday's early days in the 17th century when pilgrims and early American settlers frequently used pumpkins in their cooking. However, while pumpkin pie is a favorite during the Thanksgiving season, Food Beast found that the most popular pie in the US is actually apple pie, proving you don't need to stick to tradition to please your guests. Here are 10 easy Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pumpkin pie.

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☆ I make these cheesy scalloped potatoes every year on Thanksgiving, and I'll never go back to mashed potatoes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementI grew up eating mashed potatoes yearly on Thanksgiving but secretly preferred scalloped potatoes. We've made these cheesy scalloped potatoes, and skipped the mashed, for three years now. I've never been a fan of huge mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving or any other day. Related Video An American tourist and a local find the best Sunday roast in LondonShirking what many would call a Thanksgiving staple, I've made scalloped potatoes — or potatoes au gratin — for the past three years instead. I've followed several different recipes, but Half Baked Harvest, run by cookbook author Tieghan Gerard, has a recipe for cheesy scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions that has become a go-to on practically every holiday.

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But many Syracuse residents feel that a potential threat to their health is being ignored. “This is morally outrageous.”City officials say that more than 14,000 homes receive water from lead pipes, which comprises about a quarter of residences citywide. In Syracuse, officials say there is no lead in the lake that provides drinking water to residents. That’s faster than EPA guidelines that call for lead pipes to be replaced within a decade. Activists hope Syracuse officials will learn lessons from the Flint water crisis, during which almost 30,000 children drank and bathed in lead-laced water before the EPA stepped in.

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☆ The 10 most expensive states to buy a Thanksgiving turkey — and the 10 cheapest
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementYour Thanksgiving turkey might be more or less expensive depending on where you live. Remote states like Hawaii and Alaska have the highest turkey prices. FinanceBuzz ranked the most expensive and least expensive states to purchase a 15-pound Thanksgiving turkey this year. Other factors that could affect turkey prices in different states are the efficacy of supply chains, healthy turkey supply, and demand for the Thanksgiving staple. AdvertisementHere are the 10 most expensive states to buy a turkey, ranked, followed by the 10 least expensive states to buy a turkey, ranked.

Persons: FinanceBuzz Organizations: CBS, Forbes Locations: Hawaii, Alaska, Maine, Minnesota

☆ 15 Thanksgiving sides you can make in a slow cooker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementA slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be an essential tool for making your Thanksgiving dinner. From stuffing to cranberry sauce, slow cookers can help you make classic Thanksgiving side dishes. Everyone knows that when it comes to Thanksgiving food, the sides are arguably the standouts. Slow cookers can help you make several easy Thanksgiving side dishes, from stuffing to cranberry sauce and delicious dips. Here are 15 Thanksgiving sides you can make in a slow cooker.

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☆ I tried baked mac-and-cheese recipes by Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Martha Stewart. The best used butternut squash.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Ree Drummond all have recipes for baked mac and cheese. Stewart's recipe uses four kinds of cheese and yellow onion, while Garten's calls for tomato. I thought The Pioneer Woman's recipe, which used roasted butternut squash, was the most flavorful. AdvertisementCelebrity chefs Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, and Ree Drummond all have their own recipes for baked mac and cheese, so I decided to put them to the test. Related Video All the differences between KFC in Italy and the USHere's how to make each celebrity-chef-approved baked mac-and-cheese recipe.

Persons: Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, Ree Drummond, —, Drummond's Organizations: Service, KFC Locations: Italy

☆ I ate the same meal at TGI Fridays and Chili's. It's clear why only one is thriving.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I ate the same meal at TGI Fridays and Chili's to compare the two chains. TGI Fridays just filed for bankruptcy, while Chili's is outperforming its competitors. I preferred the food and overall experience at Chili's, though TGI Fridays did have meatier wings. AdvertisementChili's and TGI Fridays are both big names in fast-casual dining, but their recent performance tells two very different stories. TGI Fridays said the main reasons for filing for bankruptcy were financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and a flawed capital structure.

Persons: —, Chili's, John Bringardner, Bringardner, Rohit Manocha Organizations: Service, Reuters, CNN, Capital Advisors Locations: Chili's, Los Angeles

☆ I made 3 fall recipes in a Crock-Pot and they were easy and affordable to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've made many recipes in a slow cooker before, from soups and stews to a week's worth of meals. With the fall season in full swing, I decided to make three cozy, comforting meals in my Crock-Pot. I made chicken-and-potato corn chowder, creamy garlic pork chops, and a classic beef stew. AdvertisementWith the fall season in full swing, I decided to try making three fall-inspired recipes in my Crock-Pot. For this week, I made three comforting, satisfying recipes that seemed perfect for fall: beef stew, chicken-and-potato corn chowder, and creamy garlic pork chops.

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☆ Martha Stewart was America's first self-made female billionaire. Here's how she makes and spends her fortune.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Before she started a media empire, Martha Stewart worked as a stockbroker in New York City. In 1999, Stewart became the first self-made female billionaire in the United States. Though she's no longer a billionaire, Martha Stewart continues to live a very luxurious life. Martha Stewart's rise from caterer to billionaire media mogul is now featured in the Netflix documentary "Martha," which explores her life, fame, and business prowess. Here's how Martha Stewart built, partially lost, and rebuilt her fortune over the years.

Persons: Martha Stewart, Stewart, —, Martha Stewart's, Martha Organizations: Service, Netflix Locations: New York City, United States

☆ Photos show Kamala Harris' political career, from serving as a California district attorney to presidential nominee
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kamala Harris is the Democratic presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election on Tuesday. Harris has a history as a district attorney, attorney general, and US senator. AdvertisementElection Day is on Tuesday, a moment that Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has been gearing up for since her nomination this summer. However, long before she served as vice president in President Joe Biden's administration, Harris had a political career as the district attorney of San Francisco and later as the attorney general of California. Here's a look at Kamala Harris' political career, in photos.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, —, Joe Biden's, Biden Organizations: Democratic, Service, Democratic National Convention Locations: San Francisco, California

Taco Bell is reviving five menu items from past decades for a limited time. We tried the new Decades menu and the Meximelt was our clear favorite. When the first Taco Bell restaurant opened in Downey, California, in 1962, it offered just five menu items: frijoles, tostadas, burritos, tacos, and a chili burger. Now, Taco Bell is hoping to evoke a sense of nostalgia in customers with its new "Decades" menu that features five of its previously discontinued items. We tried four items on Taco Bell's new Decades menu (the Caramel Apple Empanada will be released on November 21) and ranked them from our least favorite to our favorite.

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☆ Billy Joel first saw his New York estate while farming oysters as a teenager. He's now selling it for over $49 million.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Billy Joel is selling his massive waterfront estate in Centre Island, New York, for $49.9 million. The "Piano Man" singer and lifelong New Yorker is selling his massive waterfront estate in Centre Island, New York, after completing a five-year renovation project. The New York Times reported that Joel first spotted the waterfront estate as a teenager while harvesting oysters to earn extra money to support his working-class family. "I'll never live in a house like that," he said that he thought to himself at the time, The New York Times reported. AdvertisementTake a look inside Billy Joel's waterfront estate in Centre Island, New York, which is on the market for $49.9 million.

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☆ All of Heidi Klum's iconic Halloween costumes, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Heidi Klum has thrown a Halloween party nearly every year since 2000. We ranked her 24 costumes based on creativity, execution, and overall aesthetics. Since 2000, she has thrown an annual Halloween party, excluding 2012 and 2020, and is known for going all out with over-the-top costumes. In fact, this year's ET costume took a full 12 months to create and 30 FX artists, Vogue reported. Here's every Halloween costume the model has ever worn, ranked — in our opinion — from worst to best.

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☆ I shopped at Anthropologie and Target for fall decor. One store had a wider selection, but the other had more discounts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I stopped by Target and Anthropologie a week before Halloween to shop their fall decor sections. I was surprised to find that both stores were already heavily pushing their winter holiday decor. Target had a bigger selection of fall home decor, but Anthropologie offered bigger discounts. AdvertisementThe end of Halloween doesn't have to mean the end of fall decor. AdvertisementHere's how the fall home decor at Target and Anthropologie compared in terms of style and value.

Persons: —, Anthropologie Organizations: Target, Service, Rocket Homes, National Retail Federation Locations: New York City, United

☆ The chicken sandwich wars are over. Make way for the chicken tender battle.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As the "chicken sandwich wars" that dominated the industry in the early 2020s cool off, chains are now preparing for the chicken-tender battle. AdvertisementChicken is a huge area of opportunity for fast-food brandsThe release of Popeyes' iconic chicken sandwich kicked off the chicken sandwich wars. It released a new recipe for its original chicken tenders on October 18, hoping to spark what the chain called the "chicken tender battle." KFC launched a new style of chicken tenders it hopes will start the "chicken tender battle." As chicken tenders gear up for a takeover, chicken sandwich wars are already yesterday's headlines.

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☆ Can 70 Moms Save the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

There are only about 370 North Atlantic right whales left. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, photographed under NOAA permit #20556The birth of Squilla’s calf was a momentous event for their species, the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. For decades, North Atlantic right whales were slowly recovering after being devastated by centuries of whaling. PEAK 483 400 North Atlantic right whale population 372 The population has declined by about 23 percent in the last decade, according to estimates. Seventeen North Atlantic right whales would be found dead, about 4 percent of the estimated population.

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☆ I paid $900 a night to stay at a Victorian-era hotel with a former speakeasy in the basement and lots of classic charm — take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently stayed at Blind Tiger, a quaint historic boutique hotel in Portland, Maine. The hotel has fascinating connections to the Prohibition era and lots of classic charm. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The hotel has nine guest rooms and multiple public gathering spaces, from a breakfast room to a full bar and billiards room. AdvertisementHere's what it was like to stay at Blind Tiger in Portland, Maine.

Persons: — Organizations: Blind, Service, Blind Tiger Locations: Portland , Maine, Old Port, Portland, Danforth

☆ I tried Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal inspired by 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' Nostalgia isn't enough for brands to win over customers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Wendy's "SpongeBob SquarePants" collab features a new burger and a pineapple-flavored Frosty. When I ordered the meal, The Krabby Patty came with tasty toppings and a tangy signature sauce. Wendy's teamed up with Paramount, which owns Nickelodeon, and "SpongeBob SquarePants" to celebrate the cartoon series' 25th anniversary with a limited-time-only meal collaboration, which launched on October 8. "The Wendy's Krabby Patty is just a standard Wendy's burger with different sauce." This is what I thought of Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal.

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Israeli officials were Wednesday scrutinizing an unusually stern letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military assistance to the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if it continued to block essential aid from entering the Gaza Strip. People involved in aid distribution in Gaza told NBC News that several trucks had entered Gaza City in the north of the enclave, but that aid had not been distributed elsewhere. Since Sept. 30, he said, “only 12 trucks of food have actually made it to the population” through the Erez border crossing in northern Gaza. While the U.N. only counts its own trucks, Israel includes commercial vehicles in its tallies. The State Department says U.S. pressure placed on Israel in April did work and humanitarian assistance increased.

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☆ I made Ree Drummond's simple butternut-squash mac and cheese and it's my new go-to fall dinner
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried making Ree Drummond's baked butternut-squash mac and cheese. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn honor of the fall season, I decided to try making one of my favorite autumnal dishes: butternut-squash mac and cheese. Here's how to make Drummond's butternut-squash mac and cheese, which has become one of my new go-to fall dinners.

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☆ I stayed at a Gilded Age hotel built by a railroad tycoon. It was cozy but the $478-a-night cost felt steep.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently stayed at The Inn at St. John, a historic hotel in Portland, Maine. We stayed at the inn during one of the busiest Portland weekends, making the cost higher. Described on the hotel's website as a charming Victorian-era inn, The Inn at St. John was established by railroad tycoon John Deering in 1897, toward the end of the Gilded Age. Now, the hotel claims the title of being the oldest continually operating hotel in Portland. Here's what it was like to stay at The Inn at St. John in Portland, Maine.

Persons: —, John, John Deering Organizations: Service Locations: St, Portland , Maine, Portland, Connecticut, John

☆ Parents of slain Hamas captive push for deal, warning remaining hostages won't 'make it much longer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Erin Mclaughlin | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

“He was kept in a tunnel that was 60 feet underground, with no electricity and no plumbing,” Rachel Goldberg-Polin said. “We knew he was held captive, in a war zone by a terror organization, with one arm missing,” Jon Polin said. “They don’t show up at your door at 4 o’clock in the morning with good news,” Jon Polin said. “Hamas committed a horrific massacre inside of Israel,” Jon Polin said. Jon Polin is worried about becoming “mired in a forever war.”The region has “been on this trajectory for decades, truly for centuries,” Rachel Goldberg-Polin added.

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