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'The Sinner' Actor Matt Bomer Helping Those Facing Hunger in California
Actor Matt Bomer is promoting a new social initiative: the #FoodForThought campaign. Through social media, supporters can tag @GotMilk when they're performing an act of kindness and 10 meals will be provided for families.
Hurricane Laura Gains Strength, Could Bring 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge
The storm's power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.
Bud Light Seltzer Seeks a Chief Meme Officer to Engage Customers Online
Bud Light is gearing up to promote its hard seltzer as the drink becomes more popular. Conor Mason, senior director of digital for Bud Light, and Todd Anderman, president of Doing Things Media, joined Cheddar to talk new marketing approach.
Need2Know: Major Hurricane Incoming, Kenosha Violence & Fast Food Wars
The first lady tries to strike an empathetic and personal tone at the RNC; Hurricane Laura landfall tonight; who's to blame as college COVID cases spike and more.
Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California's Oldest State Park
An Associated Press reporter and photographer hiked the renowned Redwood Trail at Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Monday and confirmed most of the ancient redwoods had withstood the blaze.
Many in U.S. Shoring Up Finances Amid Downturn: AP-NORC Poll
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 45% of Americans say they are setting aside more money than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
Need2Know: RNC Night 1, COVID Reinfection & iPhone 12 Leaks
RNC kicks off with some revisionist history; latest on the tropics and California fires; Covid-19 reinfection confirmed; Jerry Falwell out & is NYC "dead"?
Beekeeping Craze Not So Sweet Without Proper Precautions, Says Expert
Bee researcher Elaine Evans of the University of Minnesota cautions would-be beekeepers that the fast-growing hobby may be a lot more work than people think they're signing on for.
Community Fridges Movement Online Feeds the Hungry IRL
Two Bronx women are on a mission to reduce food waste and insecurity in New York City and have set up a community fridge where people can donate fresh foods, free for anyone to take. The movement of providing community fridges is not a concept limited to just NYC. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello reports.
