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Oysters for $1. Rotisserie chickens for $2 off Tuesday. 25% off assortment. Upscale grocer Whole Foods is breaking with its “Whole Paycheck” reputation for high prices and slashing prices on many of its foods this year as a concession to high food inflation that has hit shoppers, including the middle- and upper-middle-class people, who frequent the store. In that sense, Whole Foods is following in the footsteps of less-prestigious rivals like Walmart, Aldi and Kroger, which also offer bargains to shoppers.Few Americans have escaped food inflation: Grocery prices have risen 22% since 2011, and spending on meals at home now…

Faisalabad's Deputy Mayor Ameen Bhat apologised for his earlier opposition to the reopening of gurdwaras in the city. “A few days ago, I made a serious mistake about Sikhs and gurdwaras. I sincerely apologize to the Sikh community and promise not to repeat such statements,” Bhatt said in a video posted on social media by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on Saturday. The PSGPC welcomed the development and emphasised Pakistan's holy importance for Sikhs. see nextAmeen Bhat has apologised for his derogatory remarks against the Sikh community, which is a welcome development. Pakistan is a sacred place for…

THR Illustration Actress Miki Yamashita underwent a medical diagnosis in April that required surgery to remove a noncancerous tumor, she said. The actress, who stars in Cobra Kai and has done voice work in The Lion Guard, has begun efforts to qualify for union health insurance by June 30. If she earns enough money or works enough days on necessary projects by then, she says, she could be eligible for insurance at that point, even though she needs to undergo the medical procedure at the end of the year. But meeting the plan's requirements was harder than usual. For nearly…

Double-check your sunscreen products before slathering them on this long weekend, as Health Canada is recalling multiple products across the country. Health Canada recalled nine lots of Santegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation on Thursday due to possible fungal contamination. The agency did not say how many tubes of the product had been sold in Canada. The federal agency advised Canadians to consult with their health care provider before stopping use of the tinted sunscreens or if they have any health concerns, but did not say whether any side effects have been reported from the products or what they might be.…

Editor's Note: STeve Vladek He is a CNN legal analyst and professor at the University of Texas School of Law. He is the author of the Supreme Court newsletter “One First.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Find more opinion on CNN. CNN — It came as no big surprise to close observers of the Supreme Court on Friday when it narrowed one of the key criminal laws that federal authorities have used to prosecute those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. After all, the justices broadly indicated their inclination during oral arguments in…

A police vehicle near downtown Anchorage on Saturday, June 19, 2021. (Bill Ross/ADN) Since May, ADN has covered the Anchorage Police Department's use of body cameras following four officer-involved shootings. Christopher Handy died in one of those incidents. Public demand to see the officers' body camera footage grew after it became clear that the officers' statements differed from footage from nearby surveillance cameras. Anchorage Police Chief Bianca Cross at the time said the body camera footage would not be released until all investigations by the state and the Anchorage Police Department were complete.Cross pointed out the limitations of video.”(The footage)…

The Big 12 Conference football has been restructured, adding Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State, adding depth across the board.But where does the Texas Tech football team fit into this new league? Let's find out with our preseason power rankings.The complete preseason poll will be released at the Big 12 Media Days event scheduled for July 9-10 in Las Vegas.1. Oklahoma State CowboysBesides All-American running back Ollie Gordon, the Cowboys return quarterback Alan Bowman, two highly productive receivers in Brennan Pressley and Rashaud Owens and all five starting offensive linemen. The offense alone could be worthy of a playoff berth.2.…

Summer marks the start of the busy travel season, which means it's time to stock up on essentials to make your trip as easy as possible. I recently embarked on an adventure across Italy, where I tested the Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack, which shoppers are calling “the best solution for on-the-go storage.” Readers, this bag is just perfect for day trips to theme parks, tourist attractions, and more. Currently a #1 bestseller on Amazon, the Super Sling is just $22, nearly 40% off.AmazonThe Waterfly has numerous compartments, including a front zipper pocket, mesh water bottle holders, and a phone pocket…

Scenic Group's director of discovery activities, Jason Flesher, often jokes that everything in Australia is trying to kill you.It's an element that will make expedition cruises to Australia's remote Kimberley region “a little more adventurous”, he said. Crocodiles and other threats aside, expedition cruise ships have been flocking to the Kimberley's warm waters this year, drawn by ancient Montgomery Reef, cascading waterfalls and the chance to experience Aboriginal culture. “If you love Antarctica, this is your next stop. It's a place you can only get to by expedition ship and it's just as beautiful as Antarctica but with a different…

A Canadian toddler who fell asleep singing his favorite butter chicken song was rewarded for his efforts with a popular Indian dish for dinner the next day. The video, shared by his entrepreneur mother, is now making waves on social media. A video of a toddler singing about butter chicken is winning hearts. (Instagram/@unbrelievable) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Entrepreneur Breanna Hughes shared a video of her 2-year-old son Hayes tossing and turning in his crib singing about butter chicken. “Butter chicken. Yummy. Yummy… So yummy. Butter chicken. I love butter, I love butter chicken,” the toddler sang in the video,…