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Politics

What does a busy president want to eat? This White House chef has the answer

Ari Shapiro

Elena Burnett

Katia Riddle

You know that old line, "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are"? If that's true, then Cristeta Comerford knows the last five presidents of the United States better than almost anyone.
Can better bread be a climate change solution? These bakers think so

Alejandra Borunda

Ryan Kellman

A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious.
Environment

Can the most popular red wine in the U.S. endure climate change?

Lauren Sommer

Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.
National

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickens people in 9 states

Emma Bowman

Eggs branded Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market were recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has hospitalized at least 24 people.
Economy

Red Lobster off the hook? Federal judge approves restructuring plan

Jaclyn Diaz

The restaurant chain announced Thursday that it received approval for its Chapter 11 plan, offering a glimmer of good news for the business, which has faced a series of struggles.
Economy

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

Life Kit

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: Music paired with art — plus dance, vegan food and more

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: Rap and hip-hop at the Athenaeum; "Big Vegan Flavor"; free chamber music; French music and art; Blanket Sounds; "Murder on the Orient Express"; plus live music picks and more.
National

Top dog Joey Chestnut beats his archrival and his own hot dog-eating world record

Rachel Treisman

Joey Chestnut faced off against Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix showdown on Monday. Chestnut downed 83 hot dogs and buns to Kobayashi's 66 in 10 minutes, beating his own world record from 2021.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: Engineered wood, 'Election' and Nat at Night

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art made from U.S Forest Service-engineered wood composite; more Hugo Crosthwaite; "Election"; Gill Sotu; Leila Khalilzadeh Aghdami and more at Art Produce; the final Nat at Night of the year; and lots of live music.
Health

9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar's Head products

Ayana Archie

The Boar's Head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to products including sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves.