Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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Stores that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Staples, offer convenient and accessible solutions for North Carolina residents looking to responsibly dispose of their electronics.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Old electronics 

A butter tart at Don’s Bakery in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 28, 2017. The butter tart is celebrated in its homeland, where the preference for runny or firm fillings, plain or with raisins, is a matter of passionate national debate; in Ontario, two dueling tourism trails and festivals galore celebrate the humble dessert. (Ian Patterson/The New York Times)

Where Has This Treat Been All Your Life? Canada