Lamb Mowers Are Making Quick Work of Lawns in Washington DC

Instead of firing up noisy lawn equipment, hundreds of residents in neighborhoods around Washington, DC, are calling in a team from a company called Lamb Mowers, where sheep handle the job naturally, quietly, and with plenty of charm. The company transports its friendly flock to homes and businesses across the area, where the sheep get straight to work munching through overgrown weeds. Once they arrive, temporary fencing is set up, and then the sheep are released to do what they do best. Starting at $195 for a 2-hour visit, the flock will weed-eat, feed, and mow lawns. The idea began back in 2015, when founder Cory Suter purchased a farm in Fairfax County and noticed how effective the sheep were at clearing unwanted vegetation. What started as a mowing service quickly evolved into a specialized weed removal business that has become both practical and wildly entertaining. For larger properties, the company even offers overnight visits called “Sheep-overs,” allowing the flock to stay and continue working through tougher jobs.

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Now You Can Get a “SPAM Dog” at Stadiums

SPAM has officially reached its hot dog phase. The brand is stepping outside the can this summer with the SPAM Dog, a hot dog-style spin on the salty, savory flavor people have been frying up in kitchens and backyards for generations. Oddly enough, the move makes a lot of sense. SPAM is one of those foods that doesn’t pretend to be fancy but still carries a fierce loyalty. Hormel came up with the SPAM Dog specifically for stadiums. It can be grilled, put on a spit, slapped on rollers, or any other way there is to cook a hot dog. Once cooked, you can finish it off with toppings ranging from mustard and ketchup to chili cheese and jalapeños. The rollout starts at select stadiums across the country, including locations in Hawaii, Minnesota, Michigan, and the Northeast. At this point, SPAM doesn’t really need to prove that it can survive in the world of comfort food.

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The FDA Just Approved the World’s First Once-a-Week Insulin Injection For Diabetics

For millions of people managing type 2 diabetes, mornings begin the same way — a needle, a dose, and a quiet mental note to do it all again tomorrow. Now, that routine is changing. The FDA has approved the first and only once-weekly insulin ever approved for adults with type 2 diabetes in the United States. This is not a minor update to an existing drug. It’s the first entirely new class of insulin to reach U.S. patients in more than two decades. Instead of injecting insulin every single day, people with type 2 diabetes using the drug Awigli will only need one shot a week, on the same day every week. That means reducing 365 injections a year down to just 52. For anyone who has ever felt the weight of that daily ritual and the anxiety of forgetting, this approval represents something much bigger than a dosing schedule — it represents relief. Fewer needles, simpler scheduling, less hassle — all those things matter to diabetics. It’s not a new drug — it’s a new way of keeping people healthy, one week at a time.

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Chickpea Pasta: The High-Protein Alternative to Regular Pasta

Most people don’t think of pasta as a smart way to boost protein and fiber, especially when the pasta is gluten-free. Yet chickpea pasta can quietly turn a cozy bowl of pasta into something much closer to a balanced meal, without sacrificing taste. Compared with regular pasta and many gluten-free options, chickpea pasta delivers more staying power in every serving. It’s feels satisfying long after you’ve put your fork down, while still tasting like pasta you actually want to eat. Gluten-free doesn't automatically mean healthy. Most gluten-free pastas are made from refined rice or corn flour, which lack the protein and fiber that help slow digestion and stabilize blood sugar. Chickpea pasta is different. As a legume-based pasta, it delivers substantial protein and prebiotic fiber that supports beneficial gut bacteria, nutritional advantages that rice- and corn-based pastas can’t match. For an added gut-health bonus, cook the pasta ahead and refrigerate it overnight. Cooling converts some of the digestible starch into resistant starch, which is not absorbed in the small intestine. Instead, it travels to the large intestine, where it becomes food for beneficial bacteria and has less effect on blood sugar. To serve warm, briefly dip the chilled pasta in boiling water before tossing it with the sauce. Some resistant starch will be lost upon reheating, but a meaningful amount remains.

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