Along with some juicy anecdotes, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy provided a very helpful guide on how to cut a mango. In a video for "Bon Appetit" magazine on Wednesday, Murthy demonstrated his ability to peel and dice food while recalling a narrative of his parents' immigration to the United States from India. The headline of the article was "How to cut a mango like a surgeon (general)." When his parents arrived in the United States, they planted nine different kinds of mango trees because they wanted to "recreate India in the backyard," according to Murthy. "Whenever mango season came we would peel them all day long and make mango dishes out of them," Murthy stated. "Mango bread, mango pudding, mango ice cream, mango cake, mango lassi." Murthy, 47, is the youngest active-duty flag o...

The cost of those Grade A eggs has increased recently, barely two years after egg prices hit all-time highs, which is a shock to grocery buyers. According to consumer price index statistics released Wednesday, the average retail price of eggs in the United States has increased by 38% since November 2023. Just last month, prices went up 8%. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a carton of twelve large Grade A eggs increased from $2.14 in November to $3.65 in November. Economists and industry analysts attribute the spike to two main factors: the strong consumer demand that is normal during the winter holiday season, and bird flu, which has decreased the availability of eggs. The possibility of us flirting with record price highs is extremely possible, according to B...

Washington According to a long-awaited Justice Department inspector general report issued Thursday, the FBI did not take the "basic step" of gathering intelligence from its field offices prior to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to the inspector general's office, FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that the absence of a canvas was a "basic step that was missed" and that he would have expected it to have happened. The FBI "recognized the potential for violence" and took "significant and appropriate steps" despite having "only a supporting role in preparing for and responding to" the events of January 6, according to the inspector general. Additionally, the report contains information that would most likely bolster the "fedsurrection" narrative th...

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi says the economy is doing remarkably well. Speaking on Wednesday at the Consumer Federation of America's financial services conference, Zandi highlighted a few areas that were particularly bright: The stock market is up, productivity and business formation rates are high, and the GDP has been increasing at a rate of about 3%. According to Zandi, the economy is resilient. "I do believe there are some potential storms coming next year under the new administration," he continued. Immigration policy, tariffs could affect economy Zandi anticipates that Trump would move swiftly to impose tariffs and deport immigrants, two actions that might have a significant effect on the American economy. A...

Most likely, your beloved headwear are filthy. Every time you wear them, the majority will come into intimate contact with perspiration, oils, dandruff, and leftover hair care products. For this reason, understanding how to wash them without damaging them can revolutionize your laundry and personal hygiene regimen. Whether you choose a traditional baseball cap, visor, or bucket hat, or a knit beanie for the winter, knowing how to take good care of your accessories will help them endure for many years. I asked professionals in laundry and cleaning for advice and product recommendations in order to determine the most effective ways to wash headwear. Additionally, I featured highly regarded products on Amazon that are designed especially for washing hats rather than other clothing. GO Ahead a...

Washington As the White House minimized any possible concerns to public safety or national security, prominent members of the House and Senate are calling for top federal law enforcement authorities to promptly update them on the strange drone sightings in New Jersey and New York. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, stated on Thursday that he anticipates receiving a classified briefing regarding the drones shortly and that he is eager to learn more about the situation. Homeland Security, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement have not been able to confirm any of the alleged visual sightings" of the drones, according to White House spokesman on national security issues John Kirby told reporters Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement officers have determined that th...

In court Thursday, country music artist Morgan Wallen entered a guilty plea to earlier this year's incident in which he threw a chair from a six-story rooftop bar in Nashville. The 31-year-old performer entered a guilty plea to two reckless endangerment misdemeanor counts. Wallen received a sentence of two years of probation and seven days of detention at a DUI education facility. Following the altercation at fellow country music artist Eric Church's club, Chief's, in Nashville's well-known Broadway neighborhood, he was taken into custody in April. Officers spoke with witnesses and looked over security footage after Wallen threw a chair that landed roughly three feet (1 meter) away, according to an arrest document. Officers were informed by witnesses that Wallen picked up a chair, threw it...

In a recent lawsuit, the Federal Trade Commission charges the biggest wine and spirits distributor in the United States with engaging in unlawful price discrimination, offering big-box retailers like Costco and Kroger significantly lower prices than those given to independent liquor stores, convenience stores, and local grocery stores. In announcing the lawsuit on Thursday, the FTC stated that Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the distributor, is the tenth largest privately held corporation in the United States and will generate approximately $26 billion in revenue from sales to retail customers in 2023. According to the complaint, Southern denied smaller companies access to rebates and discounts, making it more difficult for them to compete with big national and local chain retailers. A...

The parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, Meta, announced on Thursday that it had contributed $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. The donation was confirmed by a corporate official, as published by The Wall Street Journal late on Wednesday evening. The donation is the most recent development in the erratic relationship between Trump and Mark Zuckerberg's business, his CEO. During this year's presidential campaign, Trump explicitly threatened Zuckerberg with life in prison if he did anything he believed to be unlawful. Last month, the two men enjoyed dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Zuckerberg praised Trump's response to an assassination attempt in July, calling his raised fist following the shooting one of the most badass things I've ...

Xavier Legette, a rookie phenom for the Carolina Panthers, has gone viral after sharing his favorite food item: raccoon. He even ate one for Thanksgiving. Legette revealed that he feeds raccoon to fellow NFL wide outs Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown on the "St. Brown Podcast" that was made public on Tuesday. The two were momentarily stunned and then asked Legette to elaborate. For the podcast hosts, Legette explained it in his thick South Carolina accent. "Like a raccoon you see in the trash can," replied the man. "I pursue it. I destroy it. I skin them. Cook them. Consume them. Everything." The rookie even acknowledged on the program that Thanksgiving was the last time he had one. Legette responded that raccoons have their own tastes when asked what they taste like. "Everybody tries to ...