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Eminem surprises fans at the opening of his 'Mom's Spaghetti' restaurant in Detroit

Eminem serves customers on the opening night of his restaurant Mom's Spaghetti in Detroit on Wednesday. Scott Legato/Getty Images hide caption

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Eminem surprises fans at the opening of his 'Mom's Spaghetti' restaurant in Detroit

The shop, named after a line in his seminal song "Lose Yourself," is in the rapper's hometown. It's a brick-and-mortar version of a pop-up shop Eminem's team started in 2017.

Eminem surprises fans at the opening of his 'Mom's Spaghetti' restaurant in Detroit

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Wednesday

Fan Of Spaghetti? You May Want To Visit Eminem's Detroit Restaurant

The idea for the restaurant — Mom's Spaghetti — is centered on the Detroit rapper's lyrics from "Lose Yourself." Eminem has been popping up in local TV ads for the eatery this week.

Fan Of Spaghetti? You May Want To Visit Eminem's Detroit Restaurant

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Tuesday

Thousands Of Pounds Of DiGiorno Frozen Pizza Have Been Recalled Over Allergy Concerns

Nestlé USA is recalling thousands of pounds of DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza over potential mislabeling and an undeclared soy allergen. It's asking consumers to throw the product out or return it to its place of purchase. U.S. Department Of Agriculture Food Safety And Inspection Service hide caption

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Thousands Of Pounds Of DiGiorno Frozen Pizza Have Been Recalled Over Allergy Concerns

The Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza product carton may actually contain frozen three-meat pizza, which is made with textured soy protein, an allergen that may not be reflected on the label.

Sunday

Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokemon Fans Go Crazy Over New Oreos

Oreo + Pokemon = CHAOS. People are buying and selling limited-series Oreos with the popular characters on them for a pretty penny. Dennis Lee with The Takeout talks about what's going on.

Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokemon Fans Go Crazy Over New Oreos

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Saturday

Wednesday

The Crock-Pot Went On Sale The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming

The Rival Manufacturing Crock-Pot David Cooper/Toronto Star via Getty Images hide caption

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50 Years Of NPR

The Crock-Pot Went On Sale The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming

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Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock-Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.

The Crock-Pot Went On Sale The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming

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Tuesday

Business

A New Beer By Samuel Adams Is Getting A Lot Of Hype

There are 15 states where this new beer is illegal. That's because it contains 28% alcohol by volume — more than five times the potency of most brews in the U.S.

A New Beer By Samuel Adams Is Getting A Lot Of Hype

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Sunday

Maine's Next Generation Of Lobstermen Brace For Unprecedented Change

Nick Prior adds a keeper to the box for his grandfather Verge to band its claws. Nick hopes to continue the family tradition but isn't sure lobstering is sustainable as a career. Shannon Mullen for NPR hide caption

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National

Maine's Next Generation Of Lobstermen Brace For Unprecedented Change

Maine's vital lobster industry is facing big challenges: new regulations; fewer young people entering the business; and threats to its thriving lobster population, including climate change.

Maine's Next Generation Of Lobstermen Brace For Unprecedented Change

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Friday

The New Faces Of Pandemic Food Insecurity: Hungry, Worried ... Yet Generous

Gloria Hernandez, 82, stands outside her home in Aliaga, a village in the Philippines, where she lives with her daughter and grandsons. During the pandemic, she has been struggling to afford fresh meat and fish. Xyza Cruz Bacani for NPR hide caption

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Goats and Soda

The New Faces Of Pandemic Food Insecurity: Hungry, Worried ... Yet Generous

A lawyer who lost her job. A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A onetime golf coach. They're among the millions now struggling to put meals on the table.

Best Not To Bite Into German Artist's Bagel Re-Creation

Artist Tim Bengel's piece weighs 26 pounds and is worth nearly $3 million. The sculpture is made from solid gold — in the shape of a bagel with seeds, avocado, sliced onion and tomatoes.

Best Not To Bite Into German Artist's Bagel Re-Creation

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Thursday

For 200 Years, Chiles En Nogada Has Been An Iconic, And Patriotic, Mexican Meal

The chile en nogada — a stuffed poblano pepper covered in a walnut sauce — has become a classic Mexican dish. The version plated here comes from Ricardo Muñoz Zurita's Azul Condesa restaurant in Mexico City. Omar Torres/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Hispanic Heritage Month

For 200 Years, Chiles En Nogada Has Been An Iconic, And Patriotic, Mexican Meal

In celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, many people will eat the green, white and red dish of stuffed peppers in walnut sauce. Noted chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich is among them.

For 200 Years, Chiles En Nogada Has Been An Iconic, And Patriotic, Mexican Meal

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Wednesday

History

One Of Mexico's Iconic Dishes Turns 200 Years Old

Chiles en nogada is a special dish in Mexico eaten around the month of September to celebrate Independence Day. This summer marked 200 years since its creation.

One Of Mexico's Iconic Dishes Turns 200 Years Old

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Tuesday

Celebrating 50 Years Of Those Styrofoam Cups Of Instant Ramen Noodles

To mark the occasion, Nissin Japan is selling something no one asked for: soup-flavored soda. Flavors include a ginger-ale-style soda with hints of salty sauce and pepper.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Those Styrofoam Cups Of Instant Ramen Noodles

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