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16 Hurricane Essentials You Don’t Want to Be Without
Hurricane Hilary is racing toward California, and millions of people in the Southwest could soon be dealing with its impact. If it makes landfall in California as a tropical storm, it would be the first in 84 years, according to…
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Unusual and Rare Items That Sold at Auction for Serious Money
It’s not hard to understand why items of historical value go for astronomical sums at auction, but then there’s the occasional oddity that sells for more than anyone would imagine. Case in point: An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is sold…
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Tourists Behaving Badly Around the World
What is it about a vacation state of mind that leads some travelers to grossly misbehave while on foreign soil? Judging by these tourism-linked incidents — like waking up drunk on one of France’s most famous and treasured landmarks —…
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Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Shrimp Will Make You Drool
No matter how much you love seafood, I think we can all agree that the best dish at Red Lobster is the Cheddar Bay biscuits. They’re full of flavor and packed with garlic powder, and we’re here for it. The garlicky,…
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The Worst Wildfires in U.S. History
Over the past few years, millions of acres of land have been destroyed by deadly wildfires, whether manmade or due to weather. Currently, Hawaii is battling the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past five years. At least 36 people have…
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World’s Most Beautiful Glaciers to See Before They’re Gone
The Earth’s glaciers are a stunning sight, but if they’re on your travel bucket list, the clock is ticking. In nearly all cases, they’re melting at an alarming rate because of climate change. Up to half of the world’s mountain glaciers…
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24 Weird, Surprising, and Gross Over-the-Top Foods on a Stick
From bustling outdoor markets abroad to the deep-fried meccas of U.S. state fairs, a wooden stick can be the vehicle for some of the most interesting (and questionable) foods in…
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I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Sriracha Shortage (and 3 Great Substitutes to Try)
Sriracha, the condiment mega-sensation from Irwindale, CA-based Huy Fong foods, is loved by many. Unfortunately, Huy Fong has been suffering from a shortage and as such, grocery shelves have sat…
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Why You Should Never Play the Lottery
The lure of the lottery is powerful. Just pony up a few bucks for a ticket while you’re buying a coffee at the corner store, and a few days later,…
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Bank of America Customers May Be Eligible for Piece of $100 Million Payout
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday that it is taking action against Bank of America for charging junk fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts. “These…
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Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse and Other Celeb Homes You Can Stay on Vacation
With so many housing options to choose from on vacation, why not take stab at a stay at Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse or a home you’ve seen on TV? You may remember…
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Southwest Airlines Customers Claim There’s a New Scam To Watch Out For
Scroll through Twitter at any time of day and you’ll likely come across someone who is fuming about an airline experience. The latest complaint? One Southwest Airlines customer is claiming…
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Buffalo Wild Wings Is Charging a Takeout Fee, and Annoyed Customers Aren’t Having It
Picking up your own takeout used to be a logical way to save money on food delivery. That is, until Buffalo Wild Wings added a takeout fee — and customers…
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Extreme Penny-Pinching: Couple Finds One Million Antique Pennies in Crawl Space
Think finding a million pennies would be an awesome windfall or a total pain? The answer might be a mix of both. California realtor John Reyes and his wife Elizabeth looked…
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‘Well Down the Path of Enshittification’: Consumers React to Lawsuit Claiming Amazon ‘Tricked and Trapped’ Prime Subscribers
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for allegedly duping millions of consumers into signing up for its paid Prime subscription service. The legal complaint, filed Wednesday, also claims that…
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‘Greedflation’: Why Inflation Is SO Good for Food Billionaires
While inflation rates seem to be cooling in the last few months, that doesn’t mean they aren’t enormously high. Two years ago, white bread was 22% cheaper and butter was 31%…
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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…
