Lifestyle
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White House Moves To Ban ‘Junk Fees’
Have you ever gotten slapped with an overdraft charge because you unknowingly spent a few dollars more than what you had in your bank account? Suddenly, a $2 purchase costs $37. Or maybe someone wrote you a check and didn’t…
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The Best Gifts and Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys
Nine-year-old boys are busy, busy, busy, but whether they’re into games, science, or sports, we’ve got you covered when it comes to finding them toys and other gifts. You can stave off the dreaded “I’m bored” with these gifts for…
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These 8 Things Just Got Cheaper
It’s no secret that inflation is causing the prices for everyday items and life expenses to go up and up. Last month, costs rose by 6.6 percent compared to last year, per the latest data from the Labor Department —…
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Top-Rated Hearing Aids You Can Now Buy Over the Counter
Thanks to a new rule from the Food and Drug Administration, we’ve been able to buy hearing aids over the counter — without a prescription or doctor’s appointment — since Oct. 17. The air-conduction hearing aids covered by the rule,…
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Target is Tripling Its Number of Apple Shop-in-Shops
Early Black Friday sales aren’t the only perk provided by Target: The retailer is tripling the number of Apple shop-in-shops ahead of the holiday season to a total of 150 stores and offering loyalty-program customers some Apple freebies. Apple and…
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Experts Say TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend Could Be Dangerous
A new wellness trend has TikTokkers taping their mouths shut at night to breathe better and improve sleep. While the trend might not be as foolish as the infamous Tide Pod Challenge, doctors say mouth taping could be dangerous. “There…
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Foods That Stain Clothing the Most — and How to Get Them Out
There you are, enjoying your first meal with friends or family in forever when you look down and spot a spot. Or spots. Food stains can ruin a favorite shirt,…
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The US is Down to a 25-Day Supply of Diesel Fuel
Prices at the pump are slowly declining unless you’re in the market for diesel fuel. If you’ve been holding out hope that those prices will follow suit, you might have…
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Gifts for Women That Are $25 or Less
Need to get a gift for a woman who has discerning taste, but you’re on a smaller budget? We’ve got you covered. Whether her interests range from cooking to fitness…
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Baseball and Free Food Come Together in Taco Bell’s World Series Promotion
Two of America’s favorite pastimes are coming together for the latest promo at Taco Bell: baseball and tacos. The company said it’s bringing back the annual “steal a base, steal…
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Sam’s Club Deploys New Inventory Workers: Multitasking Robots
Sam’s Club has deployed of an army of 600 multitalented inventory robots at its stores nationwide, adding to the growing list of companies that are turning to automation for jobs…
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Amazon Adds New Way to Pay Just in Time for Black Friday
You’ll have a new way to pay when your Amazon cart is full of smart plugs and dishtowels on Black Friday: Venmo. The retail giant just announced the new checkout…
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Beyond Meat’s Latest Meat Alternative Hits Grocery Stores
Vegans and devout Beyond Meat eaters everywhere rejoice: The maker of plant-based meat just introduced a new meat alternative in grocery stores. Joining the likes of its breakfast sausage, burger patties, meatballs,…
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US Military Will Now Help Service Members Pay for Abortion Needs
Since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June, some 80,000 female active-duty service personnel are stationed in states that now restrict abortion access. Ahead of November’s elections,…
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Where to Buy Jack-o’-Lantern Pizzas This Halloween
Kids cannot survive on candy alone, which is why a delivery or takeout pizza after trick-or-treating is a must. It’s quick, easy, and inexpensive and can help keep your little…
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Trader Joe’s Is Now Selling Teeny Tiny Mini Tote Bags
The latest addition to Trader Joe’s line of unexpectedly trendy grocery bags is a teensy-weensy miniature tote — and superfans are snatching them up. The $3 fun-sized micro totes, which…
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Walmart Employees Reveal the Retailer’s ‘Easiest’ Jobs
Both formal and informal labor complaints have damaged Walmart’s image as an employer — and that reputation extends online. Many of the discussions on r/Walmart, where the subreddit’s mascot is a…
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Mental Health Issues You Never Even Knew Existed
As difficult (not to mention expensive) as it is to confront physical ailments, most Americans often find it even harder to talk about complex mental health issues. Public awareness and…
