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Food
A Tentacle-Headed Robot Amuses Your Pets While You’re Away

This app-controlled cat toy can livestream through its camera while you’re away, but it’s expensive.
18 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing.
Weber’s New Smoker Makes Some Mighty Tasty Meats

Weber’s second take on a pellet smoker delivers delicious results. Be prepared to clean your cooker more frequently, though.
10 Essential Accessories to Up Your Backyard Grilling Game

Up your outdoor cooking game with these tools for getting the perfect sear, smoke, roast—and even a pizza.
Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook

The first book from renowned pitmaster and chef Rodney Scott puts a long-neglected keystone of Black American culture on the table.
Make a Good Batch of Lula Donuts!

Tooka dolls are popular toys throughout the galaxy. Children love the soft playthings that resemble the small but fierce feline-like creatures. Even the Clone Force 99’s toughest member Wrecker can’t resist, and keeps his very own in his bunk that he’s named Lula. In celebration of National Donut Day today, these fragrant cinnamon donuts pay […]
How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy
Epilepsy looks different depending on the person, but here are some strategies for managing symptoms and staying safe.
Ransomware Hits a Food Supply Giant—and Underscores Dire Risk


Hackers targeting JBS USA have disrupted meat processing facilities around the world, just one month after the Colonial Pipeline attack caused fuel distribution havoc.
Grilling Over Charcoal Is Better Than Grilling Over Gas

Cooking on a gas grill is more convenient than cooking with charcoal. It’s also a lot less special.