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(BPT) - From grilling at the park to having a bonfire in the backyard, outdoor cooking is a quintessential summer activity. While these different cooking methods produce tasty foods — from burgers to s'mores and beyond — they also can cause burns if you're not cautious. To avoid summer food-making perils for yourself and your family, it's important to learn some prevention tips. Test your outdoor cooking and fire knowledge: Did you know? An average campfire will reach internal temperatures of 900 F. Fire pits can retain heat up to 12 hours after extinguished. The hottest flames are white, blue and violet in color. A charcoal briquette can get up to 800 F. Grills can stay hot for several hours after use. These facts are all too familiar to Jess Pryles, a renowned grilling expert and social media influencer collaborating with Alocane. "I have spent hundreds of hours around the grill, which can reach temperatures as high as 600 F, so I know it only takes a millisecond … [Read more...] about Don’t get burned by your summer fun with these grill and fire safety tips

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, Sydney Spain, 19, texted her boyfriend, Steven, asking if he had seen the news. He wasn't willing to discuss it, he responded, because he didn't want to fight about it. The pair, who are both students and have been dating since last August, have differing perspectives on abortion. Spain considers abortion a form of health care and a human right. "With abortion, it's not just politics - for me, it's my human rights, having the choice, having the rights of my own body," she said. Steven, 18, is opposed to abortion - a view that he said stems from his Christian upbringing and his politics, which he describes as moderate or moderate conservative. "I can't morally agree to just taking what would be someone's chance at life," said Steven, who is being identified by his first name and was granted partial anonymity out of privacy concerns. Now, the pair - who live in Alabama, one of several states that immediately banned … [Read more...] about They don’t agree on abortion. Can their relationship survive post-Roe?

H-E-B and the Butt family announced Tuesday they will commit $10 million to help replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas following the May 24 mass shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed . The school, which was built in the 1960s and is located about 85 miles west of San Antonio, has been permanently closed following the tragedy. Plans have been made for the building to be demolished . The company and the family said in a news release they will work with stakeholders and organizations on the development of the new campus. Texas firms Huckabee and Joeris General Contractors have also made a commitment to donate their services and time to the project, according to H-E-B. "Our first store in Uvalde opened in 1959, and Uvalde people are our people," H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt said in a statement. "As we continue to mourn tremendous loss, I join with my family and H-E-B in working to ensure the Uvalde community can move forward from this tragic … [Read more...] about H-E-B, Butt family donate $10 million to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde following mass shooting

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 In "Lost Illusions," an aspiring writer wends his way through a gantlet of sex workers en route to meet a second-rate publisher keeping shop in the red light district of the big city. But this isn't the story of some pulp novelist trying to get his foot in the door of 1970s Times Square. This is 19th-century Paris, as seen in this lively period piece based on Honoré de Balzac's serialized novel of 1837-1843. French director Xavier Giannoli ("Marguerite") honors the spirit of Balzac and the era but makes it clear that, if the 21st century seems like a cesspool of journalistic deceit, plus ça change, as they say in France. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The titular illusions belong to 20-year-old Lucien (Benjamin Voisin), a dashing yet naive poet who's having an affair with a married high-society woman (Cécile de France). Lucien hopes his writing talent will earn … [Read more...] about ‘Lost Illusions’ is Balzac for the 21st century

We're in television limbo. The cable model is fading away but streaming has become just as crowded, expensive and frustrating. Hit television shows are scattered across services, and watching even a handful of the best requires more than one subscription. There's no quick fix for the streaming blues, but there are some tips on new things you can try. First, let's dig into what the rules are for sharing and who is cracking down. 1) Share accounts, as much as you're comfortable Yes, you are able to share logins for your streaming accounts, but the exact rules vary from company to company. Penalties for breaking these rules are typically murky and mild. There's little evidence any companies have taken legal action for casual sharing, but it's more serious for people stealing accounts or sharing with many people for profit. If you're worried, start by checking the terms of service for each company to see if they specify who you can or cannot share with (we break some down below). … [Read more...] about How to juggle multiple TV streaming services without missing a show

RALLS — Lloyd Arthur can run his hand through the soil at his cotton farm and know what kind of year he’s going to have. His dry, cracked field is making him think this could be a repeat of one of the state’s worst years. “We can’t outfox what Mother Nature sends us,” said Arthur, whose farm is about 30 miles outside of Lubbock. “2022 has been one for the record books. We’ve always compared years to 2011, as far as droughts and whatnot, but 2022 is worse. We don’t have any underground moisture.” According to the U.S. Drought Monitor , more than 80% of Texas has been facing drought conditions most of the year, and some areas for much longer. Prolonged drought can lead to crop loss, heat stress and limited feed availability for livestock, as well as increased risk of wildfires.key The drought has been affecting West Texas since last August. There has been some rainfall in recent weeks, but not enough. After receiving about three inches of rain in May, Ralls has seen less than an … [Read more...] about West Texas farmers and ranchers fear the worst as drought, heat near 2011 records

Listen to this article The Volkswagen Arteon has another update on the way so that the German automaker can keep the big sedan fresh. These spy shots reveal that it's receiving an interior overhaul by gaining a huge tablet on the dashboard. Starting on the inside, the big display is by far the most significant change there. Given that the current Arteon has an 8-inch screen, this one looks to be in the 12- to 13-inch range to us, maybe even a bit more. Gallery: Volkswagen Arteon Refresh Spy Shots 12 Photos In addition, the development team screws a panel around the instrument panel that might be hiding revisions in this area. The center console also has a cover over it, indicating some design updates here. The photographer blurs out the equipment attached to the passenger side of the dashboard and in the footwell. None of this appears to be material for a … [Read more...] about Refreshed Volkswagen Arteon Spied With Big Interior Updates

Listen to this article The Ford Escort remains one of the most successful products in the automaker's entire history. After a long and prosperous run, the Blue oval decided to phase out the moniker in favor of the Focus, its replacement which debuted in 1999. To a certain extent, the Escort is now a symbol of an era in which many buyers opted for compact hatchbacks as their first rides. Humble on the outside, the Escort has a long and glorious history to its name. During its three-decade-long life , the Escort was offered in several different hot versions. Even the most powerful of them, however, don’t come even close to the level of performance this black 1980 Escort offers. And the main reason for that is that not a single Escort ever came with a rotary engine from the factory. This vehicle started its life as a humble black Escort from the 1980 model year fitted with a 1.3-liter gasoline engine. After a long and probably very costly restoration process involving a … [Read more...] about 1980 Ford Escort With Mazda RX-8 Engine Is The Definition Of Sleeper

Listen to this article Peugeot will compete in the remaining three rounds of the 2022 WEC season in the top-tier Hypercar division, starting with the Six Hours of Monza on July 8-10, marking a return to the top echelon of sportscar racing for the first time in over a decade. Not only has the French manufacturer built two brand new hybrid cars built to LMH rules, christened the 9X8, it is also handling the operational side of the team, with the entire project taking place in-house. Peugeot did initially want to use the services of an established team and announced a tie-up with multiple LMP1-winning squad Rebellion Racing for its Hypercar programme in 2019, but the partnership was called off soon after following the Swiss company’s decision to exit motorsport. Peugeot’s technical director Olivier Jansonnie explained that to tackle the WEC the French manufacturer has had to build an entirely new team, partly made up of staff from other departments within the Stellantis … [Read more...] about Peugeot “starting from scratch” in WEC as Monza debut nears