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Controversial Foods
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The Most Controversial Foods in America

37% of people say they have controversial food preferences.
Laura Pence,

Apparently, a lot of americans have “controversial” food preferences. Instacart recently conducted a poll on America’s “most polarizing” foods…and here’s what made their list. Anchovies were the most controversial with 50% of people saying they don’t like them. Black licorice was the second-most divisive, followed by oysters…beets…blue cheese…okra…capers and brussels sprouts! Chances are you might love at least one thing…

Goog Flights
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Google Wants to Help Save You Money on Flights

This week, the site announced it has unveiled three new features.
Laura Pence,

You may notice some changes to Google Flights. This week, the site announced it has unveiled three new features. When searching Google Flights for airfare, you can now see whether current prices for a particular flight are low, typical or high. You can also let Google track prices for you…and alert you if the cost goes down significantly. Plus, you…

Restaurants
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How to Spot a Good or Bad Restaurant

There's a list online where people shared their "tried and true" methods.
Laura Pence,

Most of us judge restaurants well before we even try the food. First, there’s the online reviews, then there’s the curb appeal out front…and the first impressions when you walk inside. There’s a list online where people shared their “tried and true” methods for accurately judging a new place…and there are some interesting techniques.

Dolly
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Why Dolly Parton Turned Down Tea Invite from Kate Middleton

Parton said she thought it was a "very sweet and nice" gesture.
Laura Pence,

The 77-year-old country music legend was in the United Kingdom promoting her new album Rockstar…and in an interview, Parton told BBC Radio host Claudia Winkleman…she was so busy…she had to decline Kate Middleton’s invitation. Parton said she thought it was a “very sweet and nice” gesture for Kate to invite her to tea…and she said she wants to do it…

Sjp Cat
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Sarah Jessica Parker Adopts Kitten from ‘And Just Like That…’

The feline is known as "Shoe" in the show.
Laura Pence,

Sarah Jessica Parker added a new member to her family. Parker revealed on Instagram she adopted the kitten her character, Carrie Bradshaw’, rescued on season two of Max’s “And Just Like That…” The feline is known as “Shoe” in the show, but the actoress shared with followers his off-camera name is Lotus. She adds he was “adopted officially by the…

Late Night Podcast
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Late Night TV Hosts Team Up for a Podcast

"Strike Force Five" launches today.
Laura Pence,

Big names of late night television are coming together in a unique way….to support the ongoing writers’ strike. Talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver are joining forces for a new limited podcast titled “Strike Force Five.” According to Spotify, the podcast will air chats between the hosts…who started meeting weekly in may…

Champion Autism Network 083023
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Champion Autism Network Hosting Annual Meatball Challenge and State Park Event

The 5th Annual Meatball Challenge is coming up as well as a Sensory Friendly Event at Myrtle Beach State Park.
Laura Pence,

Becky Large of the Champion Autism Network stopped by the studio with details on some upcoming events! Sensory Friendly Family Fun Day – On Saturday Sept. 23rd, the Myrtle Beach State Park is offering families a discounted park admission of $8 per car. *9:30am-10:15am – Catch of the Day – Drop in anytime between 9:30-10:15am at the end of the…

Aqua
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Aqua Announces 2023 Barbie World Tour

The band's 1997 hit "Barbie Girl" is hot again!
Laura Pence,

Aqua just announced a 20-date Barbie World Tour. The band’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” is hot again, so they just announced the new dates. It’s not actually a world tour…they’re just doing shows in the U.S. It’s set to kick off on November 12th in Seattle and wraps up on December 20th at the Hollywood Palladium.

Awkward Or Not
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Are These Situations Awkward or Not?

From talking to your ride share driver to putting change away and asking for directions....
Laura Pence,

Do you ever try to avoid certain situations because they’re awkward…only to see other people in those situations, and look completely unfazed? This is for you. A group were asked about common situations and whether or not they found them awkward. Here are the results.

Bob Barker
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Bob Barker Passes Away at Age 99

Barker served as the host on the classic game show, The Price is Right, for 35 years.
Laura Pence,

The former longtime host of the game show “The Price is Right”, Bob Barker, passed away over the weekend. Barker served as the host on the classic game show for 35 years before passing the mic to comedian Drew Carey in 2007. He has earned 19 daytime Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Barker had also hosted the show “Truth…