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Angel Reese x Reese’s have finally teamed up! And when I say teamed up I mean, bringing fans a limited-edition collection of jerseys, outerwear and more. The collection is awesome, it features custom tees, hoodies, cropped shirts and hats that all feature peanut butter cups and Angel insignia. https://twitter.com/Reese10Angel/status/1826273749869772802 The merch will be spread out […]
The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. […]
Wally “Famous” Amos, the creator of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies and “Father of the Gourmet Cookie”, passed away at 88 due to dementia. Born on July 1, 1936, in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos became a symbol of American success and a source of Black pride. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and working […]
We are talking credit card interest rates that are super high! A new survey suggests half of credit cardholders surveyed in June as part of Bankrate’s latest Credit Card Debt Survey said they carry balances over month to month. That is up from 44% in January – and the highest since since March 2020, when […]
Costco knows you’re using your friend’s membership card. To save you the embarrassment of telling you off when you’re in the checkout line, now Costco will try to catch membership moochers before they even get in the door. The retailer is implementing stricter policies and cracking down on non-members using other people’s cards by requiring shoppers […]
Global stock markets experienced a significant plunge on Monday, driven by fears of a U.S. economic slowdown. The Dow Jones opened over 1,000 points lower, the S&P 500 dropped by 4.25%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by more than 6%, though they recovered slightly later in the day. Japanese stocks also faced severe losses, with […]
Spectrum has launched gigabit upload speeds for its Spectrum Internet Gig, Spectrum Internet Ultra, and Spectrum Internet plans in Rochester and surrounding areas. This upgrade, part of a multi-billion-dollar national network initiative, enhances connectivity at no additional cost to customers. The new upload speeds are up to 30 times faster than previous offerings, improving capabilities […]
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter) for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, and breach of contract. Filed on August 1, 2024, in California’s Superior Court, the lawsuit claims that Musk and X canceled a content partnership deal without fulfilling agreed terms. Lemon alleges that […]
Hollywood’s video game performers have begun picketing at Warner Bros. Studios after negotiations for a new contract with major game studios, such as Activision and Disney, failed. The primary issue is the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI), which actors fear could replicate their voices and performances without consent or fair compensation. This protest follows […]
The third annual “Diamonds in the Rough Fashion Show,” hosted by Miss Julie’s School of Beauty in Rochester, N.Y., took place on Saturday to benefit victims of human trafficking. Founded by Julie Chapus, known as Miss Julie, the school is a non-profit, therapeutic cosmetology institution dedicated to providing vocational training to human trafficking survivors and […]