Americans are obsessed with protein. It’s touted as the cornerstone of any healthy diet, since it helps people feel full and builds muscle. But most Americans eat too much protein every day, according to federal estimates—and they’re going especially overboard with animal proteins, namely red meat. It’s becoming clear how big a problem excessive red-meat consumption can be for health. Research has found associations between diets heavy in red and processed meats and many chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Let's finally settle the topic once and for all. And no, a hot dog is not a sandwich. Source: istockMy favorite part of BBQs has always been the hot dogs. Sure, drinking outside is nice, and sharing conversation with friends is always pleasant, but what's better than links of encased meat topped with mustard, sauerkraut and, if you're lucky, some red onion sauce. Don't even get me started on the philistines who insist on putting ketchup on their weiners.

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Argentina’s right-wing populist president Javier Milei is forging ahead with his administration’s plans to defund the country’s film-TV institute INCAA, which will adversely impact national film festivals such as the Mar del Plata and federal aid for national film releases, state-run cinemas and film schools, among others.

Imagine you’re the co-founder of a global corporation, a Japanese electronics industry behemoth with virtually limitless resources at your disposal. But you live on planes, you like to listen to classical music during lengthy trans-Pacific trips, and you’re tired of schlepping your company’s bleeding edge bulky monaural-only player around. So, because you can, you instruct your research and development wing to build a smaller, more portable version for your personal use.

You can go solo in 'Remnant II,' but it's a better game as a co-op experience. You'll have to progress through the opening hours to unlock it. Source: Gunfire GamesLike the first game, Remnant: From the Ashes, co-op is arguably the best way to play Remnant II. It’s a challenging game that doesn’t hold your hand deep in the bowels of monster nests and bizarre worlds; a friend or two at your back with the right archetypes can increase your odds.

Dia De Los Muertos, or theDay of the Dead, is a three-day celebration at the beginning of November that honors the deceased. The tradition originates from Mexico, but the holiday is now observed in Mexican-American communities in the U.S., Spain and some Central and South American countries. Here’s what you need to know about it: When it’s celebrated The official dates are Nov.1— Dia de los Angelitos, dedicated to deceased youth—and Nov.

Graham Morrison / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesStudents arrive at the Horace Mann School on February 4, 2004 in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York. An elite New York City private school with a reputation for cut-throat competition is investigating the attempted sabotage of a student’s college applications. According to a letter sent to the senior class and obtained by the Wall Street Journal, someone sent false and disparaging information about the Horace Mann student to the applicant’s schools.

Costco has new restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, and when it comes to their half sheet cakes, they have caused quite the controversy. Source: InstagramWe’ve experienced change in all shapes and forms this year, from the way we go about daily living to work, school, and everything in between. In many ways, the coronavirus pandemic has brought people together, bringing out our resilient spirits and a newfound sense of unity. 

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