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A National Summer Crisis: Ice Cream Inflation and Other Grocery Staples Rising in Cost
One minute we’re reeling from inflation at the grocery store and the next we’re being told price increases are slowing down. It’s inflation-induced whiplash, but it’s here to hit you where it hurts again. Here’s the latest round of grocery…
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Consumer Watchdog Says Storing Cash in Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal Might Not Be Safe. Here’s What You Should Do Instead
When a bank fails, up to $250,000 of your money is insured by the FDIC. But that isn’t true for cash that’s stored on payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal, according to government regulators. Last week, the Consumer…
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15 Cursed Things People Are Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is known for being a weird assortment of items dumped onto the internet after a good garage clean-out, but some things are weirder than others. Here are items that are actually listed as cursed or haunted — or…
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Vapes on a Plane: Get Ready for the Biggest Complaint of This Summer’s Travel Season
It seems like there’s a new plane travel woe every summer. In the last few years especially, it’s been a wild ride, with everything from flight attendant abuse and unruly passengers to torturous delays and cancellations. Unfortunately, passenger problems are…
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‘Disgusted’: Americans on Social Media Respond to Senate’s Vote To Repeal Student Loan Relief
In a bipartisan vote on Thursday, the Senate passed a resolution to block President Biden’s student loan relief plan, which would cancel up to $20,000 in debt for tens of millions of Americans. While Biden has vowed to veto the…
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The Biden Administration Is Spending $1 Billion on Trees and Green Spaces. Here’s How You Could Get In on the Action
In a push towards environmental conservation, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled on April 12 that it plans to invest a staggering $1 billion on tree-planting and green space initiatives in the form of grants. According to the United States Department of…
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Side Hustle Nation: 33% of Workers With Side Gigs Need the Extra Money To Survive
Side hustlers make an average of $810 a month. That may sound like a lot, but a third of side hustlers are spending their extra cash on living expenses, according to…
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What Is ChatGPT Plus — and Is It Worth It?
Imagine a world where our cell phones and computers are more than just gadgets — they’re personal assistants that can help us navigate life with convenience and ease. Well, welcome…
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Delayed Flight? New Rule Could Force Airlines To Compensate Passengers in Cash
Following a hectic year of air travel, the Biden administration announced new regulations on Monday that would force airlines to pay passengers in cash for carrier-caused delays and cancellations —…
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These 3 States (and D.C.) Could Face Massive Job Losses If the Debt Ceiling Crisis Isn’t Resolved
Surprise, surprise: Congress has yet to resolve its debt ceiling crisis, which means that the United States could run out of money as early as June. That spells disaster for…
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This Is Why Many Gen Zers Refuse to Apply for a Job
Zoomers have a bad rap when it comes to work ethic, especially if you ask a Boomer. But a recent study found that there’s one key factor that will make…
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Nothing a Little Tape Won’t Fix: Internet Uproar After Traveler Spots Spirit Airlines Worker Taping Plane Wing
You can patch just about anything with a little bit of duct tape, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. If you’re asking the internet where that line might…
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‘Not a Radical Idea’: Bernie Sanders Proposes $17 Federal Minimum Wage
Flanked by union leaders and workers, Bernie Sanders announced a bill on Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 over five years. If passed, that would be more…
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Is Frontier Airline’s Unlimited Summer Flight Pass Worth $499?
Frontier Airlines’ all-you-can-fly pass gives you unlimited flights this summer for $499 (a jump from its introductory $399 price tag), but like anything else that sounds too good to be true,…
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“Barbaric”: Popeyes Customers Assault Workers, Vandalize Store Over Missing Jalapeños
Fast-food restaurants exist to provide convenient, (usually) affordable sustenance to customers. These establishments are supposed to attract humble patrons who realize they are not dining at a Michelin star-laden restaurant.…
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The Amazon Dispatch: Woman Accidentally Films Herself Getting Fired While Making Wes Anderson-Style TikTok
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life”…
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Which Royals Do Americans Love – and Which Ones Do They Loathe?
While the British royal family has long been a source of fascination for Americans, that doesn’t mean they’re all universally loved — some may even be loathed. A YouGov survey…
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Cut!: 14 Actors With Bad On-Set Reputations
Have you ever loved an actor so much that you put a poster of them on your bedroom wall when you were younger? Maybe you’ve committed yourself to watching every…
