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Food & Cooking

What to cook: This cashew chicken can be on the table faster than delivery

It’s time for some new weeknight dinner inspiration. This cashew chicken is incredibly simple but has tons of flavor thanks to cashews and a yummy sauce.

Why do we love fiery foods if they hurt?

Liking spicy foods is a little more complicated than a matter of preference. Here’s why.

Why you might find less chocolate in your Halloween bag

There may be something scary in Halloween trick-or-treat bags, or rather, a lack of something: chocolate.

5 things to know about this weekend's Here for the Food Fest

Come hungry, leave inspired. Here for the Food Festival returns with more than 15 food trucks, live music and a mission to celebrate Lincoln's food community.

Sour Patch ... wings? New flavor coming soon to Wingstop

Halloween is on the horizon, and Wingstop is teaming up with a popular candy brand to unveil a new, limited-time chicken wing flavor.

How much more is your favorite candy costing this Halloween? | Survey

Are Halloween candy prices still moderate? Or are they giving you a scare! Tell us what you're seeing. Take our survey.

Love horror? These 15 movies belong on your Halloween watchlist

Spooky season is bringing a bunch of cinematic treats — and, yeah, a few tricks — to watch in theaters and at home. Here are 15 horror films to check out.

Love horror? These 15 movies belong on your Halloween watchlist

Spooky season is bringing a bunch of cinematic treats — and, yeah, a few tricks — to watch in theaters and at home. Here are 15 horror films to check out.

Wine South

Wine lovers looking for a dramatic departure from domestic winery visits should seriously consider making a trip to the Southern Hemisphere, especially Australia and New Zealand.

Low-Budget Movies That Turned Into Box Office Hits

Over the years, several unexpected Hollywood hits have proven that a film doesn’t need a massive budget to be successful. Sylvester Stallone’s Academy Award-winning film ‘Rocky’ came from humble beginnings. According to a 1990 Vanity Fair profile, Stallone initially rejected a $360,000 offer…

What to cook: Cut down on dishwashing with one-dish ideas from 1966

Even if you have a dishwasher, your back and hands will thank you for cutting down the load with these retro recipes.

How Buffalo Wings Were Invented | The Accidental Story Behind the Spicy Favourite

#BuffaloWings #WingHistory #HistoryBites #FoodHistory #ChickenWings #DidYouKnow #FoodFacts #HistoryFacts #BuffaloNY #TimesFoodie #Shorts

Carving jack-o'-lanterns? Don't throw those the seeds away. How to roast them

As you dig out your pumpkins' "innards," don't forget the seeds can make a tasty and healthy snack.

Hershey adds new disclaimer on wrapper after Reese's Pumpkin lawsuit

Hershey added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a deceptive marketing lawsuit.

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Movies & Television

2027 Oscars: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now

Now that the combined Skydance is officially in business, what could that mean for Hollywood?

LL Cool J finds a new place to ply his ‘NCIS’ skills

Survey: 28% of Americans say they'd pay extra for ad-free streaming, but few actually do

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Provided content. Learn why more people are choosing home renovations over dream vacations. 

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