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Pizza to the Polls Long Lines to Vote? Nonprofit ‘Pizza to the Polls’ Has Sent 10,000 Pies to Waiting Voters
Forget about partisan politics for a minute. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that exercising your right to vote is important. That’s why you might be reading this article in a long line at your polling…
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Cheapism / iStock Size Matters: Subway Finally Being Sued for Skimpy Sandwiches
When was the last time you got a sandwich from Subway and thought, ‘Gosh, this sub is so big and meaty!’? That’s definitely never happened to us, and it apparently hasn’t happened to Anna Tollison, either. She filed a proposed…
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Cheapism / iStock Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of the Year
Wendy’s has announced plans to shutter 140 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2024, on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. This isn’t necessarily bad news for the fast food giant, as the decision — revealed…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s Official: TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy
TGI Fridays, the cultural touchstone of American casual dining that has served customers mozzarella sticks and bottomless fries for over half a century, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday, joining the ranks of other struggling sit-down chains like Red Lobster. Why…
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©TripAdvisor The Most Popular Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets in Your State
As Americans, we love our nuggets. And when we love something, we have strong opinions about anybody who would talk trash about it. So put your dukes up, because it’s time to talk about the best fast-food nuggets. What’s your…
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SeventyFour/istockphoto 15 People Who Got Banned From Places for Unusual Reasons
Ever been kicked out of a place for life? It’s kind of a cool thing to brag about — depending on the reason. There are tons who have, it turns out, and thanks to a recent Reddit forum, we’ve got…
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Cheapism / IMDb Toonin’ In: Iconic Cartoons That Will Transport You to Saturday Mornings as a Kid
As modern TV shows emerge, some of our favorite cartoons from childhood have slipped into the shadows. But these animated gems, once the highlight of Saturday mornings or after-school TV,…
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StockPlanets/istockphoto / andresr/istockphoto 14 Hacks to Make Your Appliances Last Longer
At the risk of sounding like a Boomer, they don’t make things like they used to — especially appliances. The fridges, ovens, and stoves of yesteryear were built to withstand…
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tommaso79/istockphoto Alcoholic Drinks That Give You the Worst Hangovers
When yesterday’s “why nots” turn into today’s “why oh whys,” there’s not much you can do but ride it out. However, according to alcohol expert Daniel Ufland of the online…
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration Taco Kits Recalled in 30 States for Listeria Risk, FDA Elevates to Highest Risk Level
It truly feels like we can’t go more than a few days without news of a recall, but here we are again. The FDA has now set a Class II…
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Cheapism / iStock 15 Things People Shouldn’t Overlook Before Buying a House
For most people, buying a home is the biggest financial decision they’ll make. And if you chose poorly, you could wind up with a huge loss instead of a smart…
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Vladimir Vladimirov/istockphoto Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween…
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Cheapism / iStock / Smoothie King Popular Smoothie Chain Debuts Ozempic-Friendly Menu Nationwide
America is obsessed with GLP-1s, the medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, taken for diabetes and weight loss. Thirteen percent of Americans reportedly have used one of the medications, and…
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Frisch’s Big Boy by Don Sniegowski (CC BY-NC-SA) Beloved Midwest Chain Frisch’s Big Boy Faces Evictions From at Least 20 Locations
Remember Big Boy? The diner-style restaurant with its iconic boy-holding-a-hamburger statues used to dot the country. The name of the restaurant actually comes from its popular Big Boy cheeseburger, a…
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mattjeacock/istockphoto Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can…
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Starbucks Starbucks Is Taking Three ‘Gross’ Drinks Off the Menu For Good — Say Goodbye to Olive-Oil-Infused Coffee
After the third quarter in a row of dismal sales, Starbucks has promised to slim down its “overly complex” menu thanks to new CEO Brian Niccol. The Oleato line of drinks…
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Cheapism / Chipotle / Qdoba $6 Chipotle ‘Booritos’ and More Halloween Burrito Deals to Sink Your Teeth Into
By the time Halloween rolls around this year, you’re probably already drowning in fun-size candy bars and fighting over who gets the peanut butter cups. At that point, it’s probably…
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Cheapism / iStock Costco’s Membership Drops to $20 — But Only for a Limited Time
After raising membership prices in September, Costco is now bringing some early holiday cheer with a rare deal: For a limited time, new members can snag a membership for an effective cost…
