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Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order…
America’s burger wars have crowned a new fast-food favorite — while the loser’s popularity is in freefall
They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after…
Supermarket giants in NY, NJ and across US to close dozens of underperforming stores
A quick trip to your local grocery store may be on its way out. Supermarkets, both small and large, are shutting down all across the country as chains cut underperforming stores. In an earnings call last year, grocery giant Kroger said it would slash its…
Gas station bets customers to dance for a fuel discount — watch them drop it low in hilarious video
Denise Lapointe’s getting down to keep her fuel costs low. The New Yorker, a 60-something, free-spirited single, based in Saratoga County, is one in the number of hip-swaying, gyrating locals to score a sweet deal by shaking her moneymaker in the Sunoco of…
‘TickCrusher’ kit that could help you dodge weeks of Lyme disease anxiety in 15 minutes
Tick this item off your summer must-buy list. Americans are smack dab in the throes of an apocalyptic influx of disease-harboring ticks, so checking for the bloodsuckers is crucial. Now, an innovative product could eliminate weeks of worrying if you’re…
California’s 10 cheapest places to live revealed in new report — including a coastal outlier
Not everyone can live in Los Angeles or San Francisco — someone’s got to hold it down in Fresno. A recent report from real estate platform Houzeo breaks down the 10 most affordable places to live in the Golden State. Each city was given an overall…
Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit popular summer vacation hotspot
Are they sailing the seven fees? Mexico-bound cruise passengers better start saving dough, as they’ll soon have to spend twice as much to visit our Southern neighbor’s most popular sites. “Consumers keep getting hit with more and more taxes and fees for…
Two-thirds of Americans say social media fuels travel lust for last-minute searches: survey
Americans are looking to squeeze in one last vacation before summer ends, with many saying they still haven’t taken a trip this season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean…
Most dangerous beaches in Southern California revealed after summer swell hell
A cocktail of treacherous swells, hurricane surf, and unpredictable sneaker waves battered the Southern California coastline last month, triggering thousands of unprecedented rescues. From the viral Santa Cruz rescue where 16-year-old Ryder Williams saved the…
5 California destinations notorious for killing tourists — including 2 in Yosemite
California is home to many a fabled tourist attraction, but some unlucky visitors never make it out alive. In a recent TikTok, Orange County realtor Lindsey Marino gave a rundown of a fistful of perilous places in the Golden State, including two locations in…