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Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the oven. Properly storing cast iron with protectors or on racks helps prevent scratches and rust damage.

Bissell is offering early Labor Day deals on some of its bestselling cleaning products. Discounts of up to $100 are available on select vacuums and upholstery cleaners. The sale features products designed for homes with pets, children, and stain-prone surfaces.

Updated Aug. 24, 2026, 4:02 p.m. CT It all comes down to this. The 2026 FedExCup champion will be decided this week at the Tour Championship, hosted once again by East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler comes into the week No. 1 in the world rankings and No. 1 in the FedExCup standings, but all 30 players will start the week at even par for the second straight year. The winner of the Tour Championship will take home the season-long FedExCup title.

Updated Aug. 24, 2026, 4:40 p.m. CT The Cincinnati Reds (62-69) and the San Francisco Giants (52-78) open a 3-game series Monday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze MLB odds around the Reds vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Aug. 24, 2026, 1:59 p.m. CT The Philadelphia Phillies (73-58) and the Seattle Mariners (62-69) open a 3-game interleague series Monday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Aug. 24, 2026, 1:23 p.m. CT Shutterfly is offering up to 50% off on nearly everything until Wednesday, Aug. 26. Customers can get photo prints starting at $0.29 and custom photo books for under $10. Photo books can be created using photos uploaded directly from your phone. Did you attend a concert you're still daydreaming about? Or, did you take the beach trip you're still re-living in your head? Summer is fleeting, but the memories and moments can last forever.

Aug. 24, 2026, 1:05 p.m. CT Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey in 2024, died around noon Sunday. One of Grayson's murder trial attorneys, Daniel Fultz, confirmed Grayson's passing. Though a cause of death has not been announced, Grayson was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2023 and Stage 4 rectal cancer and cancer in his liver and lungs later on.

Aug. 24, 2026, 12:56 p.m. CT Actress Jennifer Aniston uses Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides as part of her daily wellness routine. The collagen powder is available on Amazon and has received over 160,000 5-star ratings from shoppers. The product comes in several flavors, including unflavored, chocolate, and vanilla, and can be added to drinks or food. When it comes to her wellness routine, Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she relies on a simple staple: Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides.

Crew aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln spent months without a port call. Texts shared by family members show that's about to change. Updated Aug. 24, 2026, 1:41 p.m. CT Crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln finally have a port call scheduled, according to texts sent to family members and shared with USA TODAY. The Lincoln has a planned stop in Thailand in early September, the texts say.

Can't make it to NYC's big tennis tournament? Drink experts say it's easy to recreate at home Charlotte Maracina Special to USA TODAY 10BEST Aug. 24, 2026, 12:24 p.m. CT The Honey Deuce is the signature cocktail of the US Open tennis tournament. The drink is made with Grey Goose vodka, fresh lemonade, and raspberry liqueur. It is garnished with a skewer of frozen honeydew melon balls. — Our editors and readers independently select what you see on 10BEST.