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The Best Video Games of 2025 (So Far)

From AAA blockbusters to out-of-nowhere indies, these are the 2025 RPGs, platformers, and puzzle games that have made us thankful to have thumbs.

Real Simple

Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for You—These 8 Are Actually Healthy

Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of what's in your grocery store. But while ultra-processed foods have been linked in studies to serious health risks, there's a wide spectrum as far as safety profile. Choose from the "green-flag" foods from the American Heart Association—including nuts, whole grain breads, and soy milk—to limit your risks.

Food & Wine

Salmon Candy Isn’t Just a TikTok Trend — Here’s What You Need to Know

Candied salmon is having a moment on TikTok, thanks to Solovey Kitchen’s sweet, smoky take. But this isn’t new — Indigenous and Native communities have been smoking and candying salmon for centuries to preserve their catch. You can still find it today from Indigenous producers, if you know where to look.

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NPR

Electricity Prices Are Climbing More Than Twice As Fast As Inflation

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weather, a variety of factors are causing power bills to climb, including the high cost of natural gas used to generate electricity and soaring demand from data centers.