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Weather events linked to climate change have impacted some crops more than others this year and beef shortages could be in store as a result.?

Drought in Texas is forcing ranchers to send more cows to slaughter, which could disrupt the beef supply in coming years.?

Rice and almonds in California, citrus in Florida and cotton crops were also impacted by weather events this year.?

Higher inflation means more work

Inflation is causing an increasing number of Americans to take on side hustles.?

According to the November jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 263,000 jobs last month. Buried in the details, though, is a 165,000 jump in people holding multiple jobs.

If you're considering taking on delivery driving to make some extra cash this holiday season, you'll want to check out this story on how much money drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats make .

‘Over the years I got to be quite a connoisseur of soap’

We don't normally think of soap as something that gets recalled for bacteria since of course we don't ingest soap (unless perhaps you're a kid tricked into the Tide Pod challenge or Ralphie after saying the Queen Mother of swear words ).

But The Laundress brand has recalled nearly 8 million units over the possible presence of several illness-causing bacteria that can be inhaled or enter the body through the eyes or a cut. At least 11 people have reported infections.

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What a year it was, and amid all the news – good or bad – the one thing Americans wanted to do, or at least attempt, was figure out their daily five-letter word puzzle in six tries.?

Wordle was the most popular trending search of 2022 in the U.S., according to data Google released Wednesday.?

Wordle beat out searches for election results, Queen Elizabeth and Ukraine.?

?? More stories you shouldn't miss ??

• 'We're just houseless': High rents in Oregon towns fuel some to seek refuge on public lands .
• HBO Max is back: The streaming service is now available (again) on Amazon Prime Video Channels after a yearlong dispute .
• Real-ID pushed back again: The deadline was pushed back to May 2025, giving travelers extra time.
• Stressed out this holiday season? These tech tools will help you relax.

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