'Is it a real functional toaster?': Behind the scramble to engineer the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy

Because the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy is indeed a freakin' toaster. The Pop-Tarts Bowl debuted as a genuine sports phenomenon in ...

Takeaways from AP's report on a beef plant closure that threatens to unravel a small Nebraska town

A small town in rural Nebraska is losing its biggest employer, a Tyson Foods' beef plant, which will be laying off 3,200 ...
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This DIY trick can make old laptops feel new again

For a lot of people, the difference between a “dead” laptop and a perfectly usable one comes down to a single decision: ...
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iPhone storage full? Here’s what ‘System Data’ really is

When an iPhone suddenly refuses to install a new app or take another photo, the culprit is often a mysterious bar in Settings ...
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Refrigerator Acting Up? Here's How to Fix It Yourself

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...
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3D Printed PC Case Focuses On Ease Of Access

There are all kinds of fun, glowing PC cases on the market these days. However, if you want something that focuses on ...

A small town's American Dream is at risk. What happens when its biggest employer shuts down?

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000. Nearly a third of the town’s population will be out of work, ...
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More than 1,250 letters to Santa received

We were overwhelmed by the response to our annual Letters to Santa feature, with more than 1,250 letters submitted this year. Due ...