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Food (3)

Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

This Mexican street corn coleslaw mashup combines charred corn, creamy crema, and salty Cotija for an irresistible side dish.

  • Recipe yields 9 cups and serves 6 to 8 people with just 20-25 minutes prep time.
  • Dressing features Mexican crema, mayonnaise, and half a cup of crumbled Cotija cheese for richness.
  • Leftover coleslaw keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
The Kitchn Aug 29
Cooking techniques and recipesRecipes

The Tiny Canned Ingredient That Doubles As A Flavor-Packed Steak Marinade

One canned ingredient creates an easy, flavor-packed steak marinade that costs under $2 and beats complex recipes.

  • A 7-ounce can of La Costeña Chipotles in Adobo Sauce costs less than $2 at Walmart.
  • Chipotle chain restaurants marinate their steak overnight in chipotle pepper adobo sauce.
  • Flank steak is one of the eight best cuts for marinating with this blend.
Tasting Table Aug 29
Cooking techniques and recipesRecipes

A Meal Worthy of Summer’s Finest Fruit

A cold noodle salad celebrates peak summer tomatoes with crispy tofu, umami-rich soy sauce, and a spicy oil drizzle.

  • Tomatoes contain glutamate, an amino acid that creates umami flavor similar to MSG.
  • Recipe uses Japanese somen noodles or thin wheat noodles, rinsed cold to prevent sticking.
  • Super firm tofu from Trader Joe's is browned with soy sauce and brown sugar until caramelized.
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Meal Prep
Good News (2)

Self-Taught Artist Carves Logs into Amazing Sculptures Using a Chainsaw

Self-taught chainsaw artist Simon Bogg transforms logs into stunning wooden sculptures, earning thousands per piece across the UK.

  • Started carving 30 years ago after his mother asked him to make a mushroom from her chainsaw.
  • His largest sculpture stands 22 feet tall; premium pieces sell for $6,800–$9,500 each.
  • Spends up to three days working eight-hour shifts on intricate pieces like horses, owls, and elephants.
Good News Network Aug 29

Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research

Specific sleep brain waves may protect Alzheimer's patients from harmful effects of a wakefulness-linked brain chemical.

  • Concordia University researchers tracked 60 Alzheimer's patients over three years in Spain.
  • Stronger sleep spindles and oscillations during NREM sleep reduced cognitive decline despite high orexin levels.
  • Orexin-blocking drugs already treat insomnia and narcolepsy, now being explored for Alzheimer's therapy.
Good News Network Aug 29
Scientific and medical breakthroughs
Local (10)

Ian Montez’s Tribute to Buddy Holly

Ian Montez channels rock and roll legend Buddy Holly in a tribute performance you won't want to miss.

  • Performance takes place in Grapevine, Texas, Holly's spiritual home.
  • Ian Montez recreates the iconic 1950s rock and roll era.
  • Event available through Grapevine's attractions and festivals ticketing system.
Grapevine Texas USA
Live music and concertsLocal events and festivals

Ada Orr – March 24, 1938 – Aug.

Beloved Fort Worth mother and grandmother Ada Orr, 88, passes away; funeral service scheduled for Thursday.

  • Funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at Independence Chapel, Greenwood Mausoleum.
  • Ada was born March 24, 1938, to Margaret Barrington and Hugh Sanders in Fort Worth.
  • She is survived by son Derrell Daniels, daughter Anna Ray, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fort Worth Report Aug 29

Tammy Lynette McDonald – April 29, 1963 – Aug.

Tammy McDonald, 63, has passed away and will be remembered for her fierce love of family and Native American heritage.

  • Visitation and graveside service scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.
  • Graduated from Azle High School in 1981 and worked as music aide for Azle ISD for five years.
  • Survived by daughter Traci Evans, three grandsons (Thomas, Austin, Jaxon), and enjoyed beadwork and pow-wow regalia sales.
Fort Worth Report Aug 29

Chau Ho – March 15, 1948 – Aug.

Beloved community member Chau Ho, 78, passes away peacefully in Grand Prairie surrounded by family.

  • Born March 15, 1948 in Can Tho, Vietnam before immigrating to the United States.
  • Survived by two children, five grandchildren, and three siblings; preceded by husband Nghia after 58 years.
  • Known for her joy in caring for others, traveling, cooking, and making everyone feel welcome.
Fort Worth Report Aug 29

Fort Worth church prepares hundreds of sack lunches for homeless people

Fort Worth church volunteers pack 500+ lunches monthly for homeless shelter, continuing six-year mission of compassion.

  • Program started March 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic when shelter needed volunteer support.
  • Church has donated over 62,000 sack lunches to Presbyterian Night Shelter since inception.
  • Stevenson Oaks senior living community residents lead monthly effort by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Fort Worth Report Aug 29
Community programs

Settlement to City Museums

Major settlement funds heading to Grapevine's city museums in significant boost.

  • Settlement provides financial resources specifically designated for museum operations and improvements.
  • Grapevine's cultural institutions will benefit from dedicated funding for visitor experiences.
  • Museums can now expand programming and enhance exhibits with settlement proceeds.
Grapevine Texas USA

FocusTec Labs - Family Friendly Escape Adventure

FocusTec Labs brings brain-teasing escape room adventures designed specifically for families in Grapevine.

  • Located in Grapevine, Texas area with family-focused puzzle experiences.
  • Escape adventure format requires teamwork to solve challenges and progress.
  • Designed as entertainment attraction for visitors exploring Grapevine attractions.
Grapevine Texas USA

Grapevine Cotton Ginners Museum

Step back in time at this museum dedicated to the cotton ginning industry that shaped Texas history.

  • Located in Grapevine, Texas, preserving the region's agricultural heritage
  • Showcases cotton ginning equipment and machinery from the historical era
  • Offers visitors insight into how cotton processing transformed the local economy
Grapevine Texas USA

Read More than 1.2 million Texas voters are on the suspense list.

Over 1.2 million Texas voters face potential removal from registration rolls due to suspense status.

  • Suspense list voters have 30 days to confirm their registration or lose voting eligibility.
  • Texas election officials use suspense status to verify voter information and address changes.
  • Affected voters can restore registration by responding to official notices or re-registering.
WFAA
Community programs
Business (1)

Where are all the new jobs?

U.S. job market's early-year momentum fades as summer hiring slows and help-wanted ads decline sharply.

  • Summer hiring slowdown follows initial employment surge earlier in the year.
  • Help-wanted ads are declining, signaling weaker employer demand ahead.
  • Job market conditions expected to remain challenging in coming months.
MarketWatch Aug 29
Market movers
Tech (5)

CrowdStrike’s post-Mythos surge: Moat, momentum and the blast-radius test

CrowdStrike's AI security platform surges after Mythos threat transforms buyer urgency into record revenue growth and accelerated path to $10B ARR.

  • Q2 net new ARR hit $333 million, up 51% year-over-year, exceeding guidance by $45 million.
  • Ending ARR reached $5.84 billion with management raising full-year growth outlook by 630 basis points to 34%.
  • Falcon Flex adoption driven by customer perception of lower complexity, faster deployment, and improved unit economics.
siliconangle.com

Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1B AI infrastructure fund for chips, robots and more

Andreessen Horowitz launches $1.1B fund targeting AI infrastructure startups building chips, robots, and data center equipment.

  • Fund named Machine Age Fund; will invest in edge AI hardware and smart home appliances.
  • Portfolio includes Heron Power Inc., which makes silicon carbide transformers with solid-state design for data centers.
  • A16z partners Martin Casado and Raghu Raghuram previously held senior VMware roles; Guido Appenzeller was Intel CTO.
siliconangle.com

Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters

EDM producer H4RRIS is publicly calling out musicians he suspects of using AI to create fake tracks in the electronic dance music scene.

  • H4RRIS, 26, originally from Maine, uses Ableton Live, Serum, and multiple controllers in his production setup.
  • He identifies AI tracks by a 'sharp hissing' sound caused by models starting with white noise blocks.
  • He cited MANSA's 'Midnight on My Mind' and Danny and Ian Asher's 'Take Me (To The Moon)' as suspected AI examples.
The Verge

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction

Samsung's Z Flip 8 embraces friction on its cover screen, finally letting you run full Android apps on the tiny display.

  • Cover screen is now 4 inches with homescreen redesign enabling app drawer access.
  • MultiStar module now prominently featured in app drawer instead of buried in settings.
  • Z Flip 8 is 0.6mm thinner and 8g lighter than predecessor model.
The Verge

FILE – A sign marks the entrance to the U.S.

CDC's Trump-era layoffs left Congress-funded public health programs with no staff to execute them.

  • Programs affected include Alzheimer's disease, smoking, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, and rape prevention.
  • Sen. Tim Kaine questioned incoming CDC Director Erica Schwartz about restoring a funded smoking program.
  • Reporter Mike Stobbe investigated for months, interviewing CDC employees and advocacy groups to document the pattern.
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Politics (1)

The Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine needs congressional guardrails

Pentagon's updated nuclear strategy faces pushback over dangerous assumptions about controlling limited atomic warfare.

  • Critics argue 'limited' nuclear use creates false sense of controllability in actual conflict.
  • Both Congress members and arms control experts oppose the new doctrine approach.
  • Strategy shift increases focus on tactical nuclear weapons deployment capabilities.
The Hill Aug 29
Congress and legislation