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Kids' birthday parties on a budget 08/01/2019 01:16am • Planning a birthday party for a little one can put a big dent in your bank account — but it doesn't have to be that way. Parenting and travel writer Guiomar Ochoa, of cosmomommy.com, has a few tips and party ideas to keep costs low and spirits high on your child’s big day. Host your party Today in History: Aug. 1 08/01/2019 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2019. There are 152 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 1, 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw, Poland, against Nazi occupation; the revolt lasted two months before collapsing. On this date: In 1714, Britain's Queen Taco seasonings recalled due to possible salmonella contamination 07/28/2019 09:57am • A recall has been placed on two taco season spice blends sold by Williams Foods due to the potential presence of salmonella in some packages. The Mincing Spice Company — which supplies the cumin used in both Great Value and HEB taco seasoning blends — issued the recall after a sample of cumin Broken self-cleaning toilet? Findings from Metro's inspector general raise more concerns 07/26/2019 12:45pm • Falsified station inspection reports, wasted money on a self-cleaning toilet and hidden silt pumps, and millions in contracts that appear to have been wrongly steered to specific companies are among recent findings from investigations by Metro's Office of Inspector General. Inspection reports Afte Sandwiches and salads sold at Target, Fresh Market recalled over Listeria concerns 07/20/2019 01:14pm • The Fresh Market and Target are recalling some of their salads and sandwiches due to a potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Elevation Foods says containers of Archer Farms-branded egg salad; Freskët brand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster sa Why summertime treats don't have to mean packing on pounds 07/18/2019 03:42pm • With a heat index climbing to an ungodly 110 degrees this weekend, it's natural to consider partaking in a frozen, delicious, sweet treat. Indeed: June and July are when Ben, Jerry, Mr. Breyer, that blue rabbit and others make the most ice cream, according to the International Dairy Foods Associa Healthier vending machines coming soon to Howard County 07/17/2019 08:51am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Howard County government is trying to bring more nutrition to nibbling by staff members and guests. 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A new study has linked drinking just a small glass of a sugary drink per day — 100 ml, about a third of a typical can of soda — to an 18% increase in overall cancer risk and a 22% increase in risk for breast cancer. WTOP Car Comparison: Which big luxury car is right for you? 07/08/2019 06:01am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '895485d9-4653-412b-98d2-e211015d81b0' }).render("481615365d616511");}); SUVs are all the rage, but nothing is qui Eye drops and ointments recalled because they may not be sterile 07/06/2019 09:05am • Look twice when getting ready this weekend. Some eye drops and ointments sold over-the-counter at major retailers are being recalled due to fears that they may not be sterile. Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. has voluntarily recalled Walgreens and Walmart store brand products and a third recall fo Delivery man arrested for indecent exposure in Prince George's County 07/03/2019 05:46am • Prince George's County police have arrested and charged a delivery man from Baltimore who exposed himself multiple times in the same neighborhood last week. Police said 24-year-old Martin Briscoe, of the 1300 block of Wildwood Parkway, has been charged with indecent exposure. Officers were cal Trader Joe's, Green Giant and Signature Farms packaged vegetables recalled due to Listeria risk 07/02/2019 08:15am • Some packages of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini and vegetable bowls sold under the brands Green Giant, Trader Joe's and Signature Farms have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 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