The Weekend Digest: Prepped for the Big Game
A catch-up of the week's top news stories, a SmartHER gadget and all the Super Bowl details (including some must-try recipes) ...👇🏽
🎙️ On the Podcast.
War correspondent Hollie McKay shares what she learned after digging into the independent watchdog reports about the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, funding. As the news continues to swirl around the agency's spending on everything from media outlets to overseas programs, Hollie breaks down what she found and why it matters.
WATCH ABOVE OR BY CLICKING HERE. You can also listen on podcasting platforms everywhere (Apple, Spotify).
🗞️ The Weekly Roundup.
A 10% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from China went into effect this week, and China announced tariffs in retaliation. During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said, “The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip.” Jenna explains more on the podcast. 🎙️
Additionally, a new study shows evidence of microplastics in human brains — here's what you can do to avoid them. And a Pennsylvania egg heist has investigators scrambling for answers. (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves.) 🥚
🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week.
Admittedly, our phones have lived on 1% a few too many times this week on the SmartHER News team (chalk it up to the busy news week, again). But one of you recommended this portable phone charger ... and we love it! Thanks for the SmartHER tip.
🗣️ Conversation Starters.
We're just one sleep away from Super Bowl Sunday. Find out who's playing, who's performing and where to watch the big game. 🏈 Oh, and keep scrolling for tried-and-true game night recipes.
Oliver Barnes found a 100-year-old camera at an antique shop. Not only did it work, but film dating back 70 years was still inside.
The rising cost of eggs is hitting Waffle House. Breakfast will now cost you 50 cents extra per egg. Are egg prices getting out of control? Don't worry, you can now rent a chicken to keep the costs down. And if that's not quite up your alley, here's some egg substitutes if your supply gets low.
🏈 Super Bowl Recipes.
Our SCOOP Insiders shared their favorite game night recipes with us. You'll have to tag us on social if you make these! ⬇️
- Jen says this year she is making competing sliders – Kansas City barbecue vs. Philly cheesesteak. Here's one recipe she's using!
- Katie says that last year she made this bacon jalapeño popper dip and this baked summer sausage ... and now they're a must at every family gathering.
- Megan suggested a familiar favorite – hot spinach artichoke dip.
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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