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Exclusive | NYC teachers slapped with pricey fines, nightmare search for parking spaces, as city caps spots
For 10 years, Janet Elias shelled out $100 a month to an Alley Pond, Queens homeowner for a coveted amenity: a guaranteed parking spot in their driveway every day from 7:30 am to 3 pm. A New York City public school teacher since 2005, Elias was a technology…
Mom slapped with babysitter’s jaw-dropping fee after cancelling on her six hours prior
A mom who was slapped with a $120 fee after cancelling her babysitter has turned to other parents for advice, triggering an intense discussion. The woman said she texted the babysitter six hours before she was due to arrive to let her know the family’s plans…
‘Rare’ Goldfish crackers hit the auction block for $25K
Forget buying a lottery ticket — just grab a pack of Goldfish crackers. Sellers on eBay are listing fused Goldfish “clusters” for thousands of dollars, with the holy grail — an “ultra rare” six-cracker clump — asking for a whopping $25,000. “$25k for…
Why workout fanatics might be wasting their money on this very popular beauty fix
Could intense exercise burn off Botox injections along with calories? Smooth-faced citizens are wondering if neurotoxins like Botox — which are used to reduce wrinkles at med-spas nationwide — lose their anti-aging power during bouts of extreme exercise…
Dunkin’ is giving out free coffee today — here’s how to snag a cup
Let them drink coffee. Today, Thursday, September 24, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away 1 million free coffees to its loyal customers. Through this limited-time promotion, the iconic donut distributor will give away free hot or iced coffee to the first 1 million…
First-ever Hanukkah Barbie sparks both outrage and excitement with ‘beautiful’ big nose: ‘She deserved better’
Come on Barbie, let’s go latke! This week, Mattel debuted its first official Hanukkah doll as part of the legendary toy brand’s Holiday Sweaters collection. The $28 toy is part of the company’s upcoming Holiday Sweater collection, which also includes two…
Exclusive | I got a high-tech $499 health scan in a basement right out of ‘Severance’ — they found a heart issue doctors had missed
Wearing nothing but underpants, I’m standing in front of a dozen or so high-res cameras in a SoHo basement. A woman’s voice rings out above me: “A bright light will shine for a few moments. Please close your eyes.” I’m at the brand new Neko Health on…
McDonald’s shares drop after CEO reveals lackluster growth forecast industrywide as inflation accelerates
McDonald’s shares dropped almost 5% during its investor day presentation after CEO Chris Kempczinski said industry customer traffic growth in key markets will be flat while inflation continues to accelerate. The burger giant on Wednesday outlined key details…
Major change to TSA protocol is forcing some frustrated passengers to check carry-on bags
Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities…
Dear Abby: As a widowed mother, I don’t know how to solve my daughter’s financial woes
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who lost my husband 15 years ago. When my husband died, we had a daughter and one grandson. My daughter, a single mom, later had another son. I have my own business and have worked hard these many years to help support my daughter, who…