June 2026
Does Sugar Go Bad? Shelf Life, Storage, and Spoilage Signs
You found a five-pound bag of sugar in the back of the pantry with a best-by date two years ago. It looks fine. It might be clumped. You’re not sure whether to use it or throw it out. Does sugar go bad? The short answer: White granulated sugar does not go bad. According to USU…
Does Baking Soda Go Bad? Shelf Life and Freshness Test
You find a box of baking soda in the back of the cabinet with a date from two years ago. Or you use the same box for baking and the fridge deodorizer and wonder whether any potency is left. Does baking soda go bad? The short answer: Baking soda does not go bad in the…
Does Brown Sugar Go Bad? Shelf Life and Softening Guide
You open the bag of brown sugar to make cookies and find a solid brick. Or your bag has been in the pantry for two years and you’re not sure whether it’s still good. Does brown sugar go bad? The short answer: Brown sugar does not go bad in any food safety sense. According to…
Does Cream of Tartar Go Bad? Everything You Should Know
You find a jar of cream of tartar in the back of the spice cabinet with no date on it, or with a best-by date from three years ago. You need it for meringue or a baking powder substitute and wonder whether it is still going to work. Does cream of tartar go bad? The…
Does Yeast Go Bad? Shelf Life by Type and Freshness Test
You reach for the yeast to make bread and wonder if the packet that has been sitting in the pantry for a year is still alive. Or you find an opened jar in the back of the refrigerator and have no idea how long it has been there. Does yeast go bad? The short answer:…
Does Cocoa Powder Go Bad? Shelf Life, Signs, and Storage
You open the pantry and find a tin of cocoa powder with a best-by date from two years ago. Or you have a half-used container that has been sitting in a cabinet since last winter. Before you throw it out or use it and wonder why your brownies taste flat, there is a better approach….
Kevin Hart Is Getting Better at Golf and the Ocean Is Grateful
Kevin Hart is not letting anybody come for his golf game without a rebuttal already loaded. The comedian and actor posted on Instagram Thursday with a preemptive message aimed at anyone thinking about pulling the environmental card on his hobby. Hart’s answer was direct: the balls are biodegradable, the water is safe, and most of…
Keke Palmer Calls ‘I Love Boosters’ One of 2026’s Wildest Movies on Digital
Keke Palmer went full campaign mode this week. Her Spidey senses for what’s worth watching have never steered anyone wrong. The film “I Love Boosters” has arrived on Digital, and Palmer is treating this drop like the launch of a new MCU phase. Her Instagram caption had the energy of a con-panel announcement. She wrote:…
Jennifer Hudson Wraps Columbus With Full Heart and Heads Toward Detroit
Jennifer Hudson wrapped her Columbus tour stop on Tuesday night and had a message waiting for Detroit fans by Wednesday morning. Hudson’s Instagram post included show photographs from the Columbus performance and a note that made the night’s emotional temperature clear. “Columbus!!! My heart is so full from last night!” she wrote. “I felt the…
What Michelle Obama’s Heart Emoji Said Without Saying a Single Word
Michelle Obama published a single red heart emoji on Instagram on Wednesday, June 25. That was the complete post. The context matters more than the symbol. Obama’s public communications, across nearly two decades in national life, have been built on words. Her 2018 memoir “Becoming” is one of the best-selling memoirs on record. It traces…