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Used-Car Shoppers See Some Relief as Prices Tumble
Pandemic-fueled demand for used cars pushed prices higher than expected during the last few years, but now shoppers in the market for a previously owned vehicle are getting some relief. Prices for used cars and trucks dropped 2% in November…
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Chevrolet Introduces Its First Hybrid Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette has evolved by leaps and bounds during its 70-year run and now the automaker has unveiled its first hybrid version of the iconic sports car. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray features a front-mounted electric motor that drives the…
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Dollar General Hit With Restraining Order for Pricing Errors
With prices on many consumer goods rising quickly, shoppers have come to grips with not everything at the dollar store costing $1, even when it seems it should. But in Ohio, Dollar General has crossed the line in advertising one…
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These Are the Most Trustworthy Grocery Stores in the US
Inflation might have shoppers searching for the cheapest store to score groceries, but the stores with the lowest prices might not necessarily be the most trustworthy. Market research firm BrandSpark surveyed 10,000 U.S. consumers online to find out which grocery stores…
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Score Free Food at Del Taco Through the End of January
Del Taco wants to help you get through the doldrums of winter with the best thing possible: free food. Through Jan. 31, customers at the Tex-Mex chain can score a free item every day. A different free item is featured…
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Elvis’ Pet Chimp Wasn’t the Only Unusual Thing About Graceland
Elvis Presley, who died Aug. 16, 1977, would have been 88 years old this year. Whether you’re a devoted fan or fascinated by the mystique surrounding the King when it comes to legendary musical destinations, there are few places as…
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This Rapidly Expanding Fast-Food Chain Started in a Parking Lot
If you haven’t heard of Dave’s Hot Chicken, we can’t blame you. Started just five years ago as a pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot, the chain of spicy…
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Foods That Sold for Big Money at Auction
It may be hard to believe, but food and beverages sell for exorbitant prices at auctions all the time. The reasons for the sky-high bids vary. Sometimes the item is a…
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Babies R Us May Soon Be Reborn at American Dream Mall
Plenty of retailers sell strollers, cribs and bedding, and baby clothes, but since Babies R Us bid adieu to the U.S. market in 2018, there’s been a void in one-stop…
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Celebrities Who Have Health Conditions You Didn’t Know About
Being in the public eye isn’t for the faint of heart. Celebrities and their personal lives are constantly under the microscope and fans watch their every move. But fans don’t…
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Disney is Lowering Prices on Tickets and Services and Bringing Back Free Photos
Disney is rolling back prices on some tickets and services now that Bob Iger has been reinstated as CEO. He replaced Bob Chapek, who was ousted as CEO after he…
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White Castle Slides Into ‘Fine Dining’ for Valentine’s Day
Trying to decide where to take your sweetheart out for Valentine’s Day dinner? Here’s another restaurant to consider: White Castle. No, that’s not a mistake. White Castle is turning itself…
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Pepsi Says Goodbye to Sierra Mist and Introduces New Sprite Rival
Imagine Coca-Cola kissing Sprite goodbye. Sure, it’s not as popular as Coke, but fans of the lemon-lime flavored soda might raise an uproar if it was suddenly axed. PepsiCo, on…
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Beloved Burger Chain Finally Expanding Beyond West Coast
In-N-Out, a staunchly West Coast fast-food burger chain with a fervent cult following, is finally expanding east of the Mississippi River. The California chain is opening its first territory office…
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Big Companies Helping to Fight Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Plenty of companies have made forays into going green, but not all of them have made good on their promises beyond marketing ploys or Earth Day gimmicks. But there are…
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Jobs That’ll Soon Be Lost to Automation
Workers have long feared losing jobs to newcomers, but the threat has changed in the digital age as technology poses a new form of competition. With 2.3 million robots already…
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What To Do If Your Luggage Goes Missing When Flying
Consumer complaints about airlines have reached new heights since the pandemic, and mishandled luggage is one of the reasons. Amid the chaos that has followed the nationwide ground stop Wednesday…
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DoorDash Will Return Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts for Just $5
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, you may have a stack of unwanted gifts that need to be returned. But after all the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, hosting,…
