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Napa Valley wine legend who made merlot a global icon dies
Napa Valley has lost a true icon with the passing of Tom Rinaldi — a winemaker whose career spanned five legendary decades. As Duckhorn’s founding winemaker, Rinaldi, 77, devoted 22 years to building its enduring legacy. At a time when merlot was mostly used…
Infamous Bunny Ranch brothels hit the market for $34M — offering 3 giant properties in one huge package
Three of America’s most notorious pleasure palaces are officially up for grabs. A legendary trio of licensed Nevada brothels once ruled by the late pimp-turned politician Dennis Hof has hit the market — for an eye-popping $33.9 million asking price. Dubbed…
How Costco resells items returned under its satisfaction guarantee policy
Costco is famous for its liberal return policy, which allows shoppers to return purchases with no time limits, — including even memberships, which can be canceled at will. But what happens to the unwanted stuff we dump back on the beloved buyers’ club? A new…
This versatile Italian coast is the easiest escape for your most complicated friends
Swiss Army knife destinations, well-suited for a wide variety of personalities, are nearly mythic. After all, is there really a place on this planet where a fly and flop beach reader can merrily move with an adventure junky, a health obsessive, and a history…
California wedding venue that abruptly shut down reveals reason for closure — and why it’s likely never coming back
They’re hanging on by a thread. A cliffside wedding venue and restaurant in Pismo Beach is shutting down after a bitter court battle between the property owners and the venue’s owners revealed concerns that the picturesque property may slide into the ocean…
105-year-old Texas woman credits the ‘Good Lord’ and these healthy living tips for giving her a long life
A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.” While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a…
West Coast snubbed in new study of best places to retire in the US
West coast — not best coast. Pricey, high-tax California was shut out of the running in a new report that selected the 50 best towns in the country for retirement-age Americans. According to the number crunchers at MoneyLion, not one municipality with a…
NASCAR legend spills on grand plans for $400M luxe California race track resort — reveals what membership will cost
NASCAR icon Boris Said is going into overdrive with ambitious new details on his massive $400 million motorsport playground — and he is naming his price for entry into the high-octane Lake Elsinore club. Speaking by phone from Mexico — where he was taking a…
2027 COLA bump could give senior spouses a record Social Security payout
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could push Social Security benefits to a record high for married seniors. Per the Senior Citizens League, the projected COLA for 2027 is 3.6%, 0.8 percentage points higher than this year’s 2.8% and a figure that would…
Canada tariff shock: These everyday items could now cost you 50% more
Get ready to pay more for Canadian imports — and not just maple syrup and hockey sticks. As the trade war between Canada and the US escalates, items like steel, aluminum, wool and lumber will spike in price this week thanks to retaliatory tariffs on over $20…