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United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying extra. United is rolling out new seat map technology that…
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Your Bread May Have an Additive Banned in Europe, China, and India
Consumers may think the Food and Drug Administration bans anything questionable from ending up in the food stream, but an additive banned in Europe, China, and India got the go-ahead in the United States. Wondering what it is? Check your…
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Phony Postage Stamp Use Is Surging: How To Tell Real From Fake
Phony postage stamps are nothing new but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. The Postal Service says the use of counterfeit stamps is rising and continues to warn consumers not to purchase heavily discounted stamps — a sure…
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Post’s New Cereal Might Help You Sleep Better
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping you catch a few more z’s. The cereal comes in…
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Tired of Getting Stuck on Hold? Try This TikTok Hack for Getting Live Customer Service
If Dante was writing about the circles of hell these days, there’s a decent chance he’d include a level featuring souls stuck eternally on hold, waiting just to ask one stupid question of a customer service rep but never connecting…
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Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns Nationwide and Reactions Are … Mixed
If you didn’t get a chance to try Peeps-flavored Pepsi when it debuted in 2021 and for whatever weird reason are sad that you didn’t, rejoice! Pepsi has made Pepsi X Peeps a limited-edition soda available nationwide. @theriddlestok Testing and reviewing…
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115-Year-Old Harley Is the Most Expensive Motorcycle Ever Sold at Auction
Motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s first years are hard to find, and Harley’s 1908 Strap Tank motorcycle is so rare that one of the few remaining examples just fetched $935,000 at auction,…
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EV Drivers Rejoice: Tesla Superchargers Soon To Be Available for All
EV owners rejoice, especially if you didn’t buy a Tesla. Soon(ish), the carmaker plans to open some of its fast chargers to all electric vehicles regardless of make as part of…
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Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Since the Pandemic Began
Retailers were having a tough time even before the pandemic, and a notable number of companies waved the white flag as COVID-19 decimated not just retail but other parts of…
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Chipotle To Launch New Casual Eatery in Southern California
Move over burritos: Chipotle is launching a new restaurant concept, and it has nothing to do with Mexican food. It’s called Farmesa, and its pedigree had been rumored for a…
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Amazon’s Robotaxi Hits the Street
Amazon ushered in 2020 with a futuristic self-driving Zoox robotaxi and now, three years after its unveiling, the robotic ride is taking to the street, becoming the first autonomous taxi…
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You May Have To Wait To Get a Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup
If you’re thinking about getting an F-150 Lightning, the Ford pickup truck that runs on battery power, you may have to wait a bit longer unless you love what’s on…
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Weirdest Items Ever Stolen, From Pricey Buttons to Bull Semen
Most people save their money and work hard to earn enough to buy the things they want, while others turn to thievery. And though it’s tempting to at least imagine…
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Eggs Aren’t the Only Grocery Prices Going Crazy. Thanks, Inflation!
Egg prices are insane right now due to a devastating bird flu outbreak, but eggs are only the beginning. Many grocery items have skyrocketed in price, and shoppers everywhere have…
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Medicaid Recipients Can Now Use Funds To Buy Groceries
As pandemic-driven boosts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits dissipate, the Biden Administration is granting states permission to use Medicaid funds to pay for groceries and nutritional counseling,…
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Watch ‘I Love Lucy’ for Free 24/7 Starting Valentine’s Day
Want to snuggle up in front of the TV with your special someone for a cheap (very cheap) Valentine’s Day celebration? If you both appreciate classic TV, Pluto TV is…
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This Store Beat Amazon As the Most-Liked Online Grocer by Customers
Amazon seems to have the upper hand on all things online, but don’t be so quick to assume it’s considered the best at everything. When online grocery shoppers were asked about…
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KFC Ditches Popcorn Chicken, 4 Other Items To Simplify Menu
KFC is paring down its menu, and several fan favorites are on the chopping block. Popcorn chicken, Kentucky Fried chicken wings, Nashville hot sauce, strawberry lemonade, and chocolate chip cookies…
