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Hosting people for the first time can make even a simple snack table feel like a major assignment. These 17 dips keep things manageable with quick blended sauces, cold make-ahead options, warm cheese dips, and a few larger appetizers that can anchor the spread. Most need only a bowl, blender, skillet, or baking dish, so you can cook without juggling too many steps.

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(The Center Square) – Gun rights advocates celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to allow occasional marijuana users to possess firearms. Justices on the high court ruled unanimously to allow Ali Hemani, a man found with marijuana, cocaine and a pistol in his home to keep his Second Amendment rights.

Foiled terror plot, Supreme Court gun ruling, data center concerns, public employee payouts, and state tax news headline today's episode of The States. A West Virginia lawmaker speaks out after learning he was named as a target in a domestic terror plot tied to Sunday's UFC fight on the White House lawn. The Supreme Court rules on a case examining the intersection of gun rights and drug offenses. Communities across the country raise concerns about data center NDAs and resource use.

Once stores start putting out their Halloween displays in July and August, it’s time to celebrate Summerween — a mashup of Halloween festivities and summer fun. But if you aren’t feeling financially flush, you can still throw a spooky party on the cheap. We sifted through Reddit forums to get a pulse check on how people have affordable Summerween shindigs. We used an AI tool to help analyze and summarize the feedback.

(The Center Square) – With President Donald Trump signing the memorandum of understanding with Iran, the latest agreement ushers in a new round of talks with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program while omitting its support for terror proxies, ballistic missiles and human rights abuses. As Vice President JD Vance confirmed, the 60 days of negotiations with Iran began Thursday.

(The Center Square) – The alleged ringleader of a planned terrorist attack targeting the White House was in the country illegally, had overstayed his tourist visa for more than 10 years, and is a DACA recipient, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday.

(The Center Square) – One of the targets in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House says he is not intimidated by extremist threats. Federal intelligence agents discovered the plot and arrested five suspects they believe to be involved before the Sunday event took place.

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