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Walmart’s wacky $6 rotisserie chicken purse sold out within hours of debut — now selling for 10-times the price
Get the cluck out of here. Flocks of folks are flying to Walmart for an unlikely duo to celebrate National Chicken Month — the limited-edition rotisserie Chicken Purse. The Arkansas-based chain first rolled out the limited-edition bag on September 1, pricing…
From servers’ awkward hovering to clearing a plate: Restaurant etiquette to expect on a night out
Your empty dinner plate may be disappearing faster than etiquette says it should. Traditional dining etiquette calls for restaurants to wait until everyone at a table has finished eating before clearing the plate. But many contemporary restaurants clear…
NY residents are getting electricity bill rebate checks this month — here’s what to know
New Yorkers are in line for some cold, hard cash. Utility bills are skyrocketing due to the perfect cocktail — costly grid upgrades, growing demand from data center consumption and rising rates. But New Yorkers are finally set to catch a break in a meaningful…
Nearly half of Americans have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate pets: research
Nearly half of American pet owners (45%) have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate their pet, according to new research. It’s no surprise why: The survey of 2,000 pet owners found that 73% are more likely to take a road trip instead of…
Beloved LA nightlife staple suddenly shutters after nearly 10 years
Last stop. Electric Owl, the railway-themed West Hollywood haunt beloved for its retro train-car aesthetics and happy hour hangs, has abruptly hit the brakes after nearly a decade in business. Located just off Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant and bar…
Dear Abby: My husband’s death is still hard to come by even after moving in with a new beau
DEAR ABBY: My husband died six years ago. I met a widower three years ago. He was nice and attentive, but not anymore. We moved in together, and the last two years I have been miserable. I pay half the rent. I also pay for all the groceries and gas and pick…
‘Obsession’s’ blood-soaked Nikki set loose at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
She’s every guy’s worst nightmare. ‘Obsession‘ character Nikki has been spotted at Universal Studios Hollywood as part of the park’s Halloween Horror Nights event. New video shared to social media shows the possessed and possessive character walking through…
Fastest-growing careers paying over $100K revealed — including a $135k assistant
If you’re looking to clear six figures, listen up: New research says certain careers stand apart as the fastest-growing and most lucrative in the land. Data from the US Department of Labor reveals the 13 fastest-growing and highest-paying career paths, with…
Dear Abby: I’ve finally had enough of my abusive wife after nearly 40 years
DEAR ABBY: I’m a college junior in need of advice. I share an apartment with two other female students, “Wendy” and “Lauren,” who roomed together before I met them. Wendy is sweet and easygoing, but she grew up in a rural area and seems very sheltered. For…
California cult-favorite coffee roaster accused of sexually harassing young employee
There’s an ultra-bitter battle brewing in the nerdy world of high-end specialty coffee. Hydrangea Coffee Roasters — a hip, cult-favorite Berkeley roaster with a fanatic, global following among bean geeks obsessed with rare, fruit-fermented roasts — has been…