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Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Amazon Prime's latest major promotion is promising millions of early holiday discounts just days after new restrictions on account sharing are set to begin. Prime Big Deal Days will begin at 3:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Amazon announced in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Early offers are already live, including up to 50% off Samsonite travel gear, 40% off holiday décor and entertaining items, and fall clothing starting at $10. Amazon is promoting deals across toys, electronics, home goods, beauty, and seasonal décor. Members can also shop curated lists like the…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship 'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship
'Cornered Rat': Rosie O'Donnell Slams Trump After Latest Threat To Revoke Her Citizenship Rosie O’Donnell is leaning into one of pop culture’s longest-running feuds, calling Donald Trump “a cornered rat” as she fired back at his latest threat to strip her of US citizenship. Trump started the dustup by posting on Truth Social on Wednesday, Sept. 3: “As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!”  Trump had made a similar threat on social media in mid-July. O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland in March and has been pursuing dual citizenship, responded t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has dropped construction equipment company Caterpillar over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which many groups are calling a "genocide." Norway's Government Pension Fund Global announced it was divesting from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks on Monday, Aug. 25. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has more than $1.7 trillion in assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. The fund's Council on Ethics said that Caterpillar bulldozers have aided Israel in "the widespread unlawful destruction of Palestinian property." "There is n…

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by Chris Spiker
News
World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings
World’s Safest Destinations For Travelers Revealed In Rankings For travelers plotting their first big adventure, the world can seem full of unknowns, especially when it comes to safety.  But if you’re eager to explore new horizons with peace of mind, a new study has pinpointed the ultimate destination for worry-free travel in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s annual report, has named Iceland as the safest country for travelers next year.  The ranking is based on a blend of factors, including low crime rates, societal stability, and minimal conflict, making Iceland a standout for those seeking both adventure and assurance. Iceland…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship 'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship
'I'm Everything You Fear': Rosie O'Donnell Hits Back After Trump Floats Revoking Citizenship Rosie O’Donnell has responded to President Donald Trump’s salvo claiming he's considering revoking her US citizenship with a blistering, 280-word Instagram broadside that revives one of the entertainment world’s longest-running feuds. Posted late Saturday, July 12, alongside a photo of Trump socializing with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the comedian and Emmy-winning talk-show host's message casts Trump as “king joffrey with a tangerine spray tan." O'Donnell declared that Trump's threat to strip her of citizenship only proves “I still live rent-free in that collapsin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship
Trump Says He’s ‘Seriously Considering’ Stripping Rosie O’Donnell Of US Citizenship President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his long-running feud with Rosie O’Donnell, declaring that he is “giving serious consideration” to revoking the New York native's US. citizenship, something scholars say is flatly unconstitutional. “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," Trump wrote about his longtime nemesis Saturday morning, July 12, on his Truth Social platform. "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if th…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How
More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How As summer travel heats up and President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on Americans, many vacationers are looking to credit card perks to reduce costs. WalletHub released two studies about rental car and travel insurance benefits on Tuesday, June 24. About 43% of Americans said Trump's tariffs will push them to explore credit card travel benefits. These sometimes overlooked perks can add up to big savings, especially for residents in high-cost states across the Northeast. "Tariffs and inflation have travelers feeling a bit antsy, and many are turning to long-overlooked credit …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed? Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance. The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399. "Oakley …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study If you're heading to a summer concert, you might be paying more than ever – not just for the ticket, but for each song you hear. GigaCalculator released a new study about the economics of 2025's biggest tours. The mathematics website tried to find out what fans are actually paying per song and per minute. Concert ticket prices have jumped 45% over the past five years, causing the value of each minute and song to rise. "While fans debate whether concerts are worth the splurge, the numbers expose exactly what you're getting for your hard-earned cash – and it's not a great look for some …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life
These Countries Rank As Most Popular For Americans In Search Of New Life Is an international exodus on the horizon? A new survey finds that 17 percent of Americans would like to move abroad within the next five years, with Canada topping the list of preferred destinations. The Talker Research survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted online from Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 10, also found that 5 percent plan to relocate overseas in the next few years, while 2 percent have already started the process of moving abroad. Where Americans Want To Go The study revealed that more millennials (25 percent) than any other generation are interested in making an in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report
Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report A 30-year-old Connecticut native who was arrested last week and accused of killing his father at an exclusive Irish hotel will spend at least two more weeks in jail under medical and judicial supervision, according to a news report. Henry McGowan, who grew up in Greenwich, was charged with the murder of John McGowan, a wealthy New Canaan financier who had flown to Ireland to help his mentally ill son last week, authorities said. Related: New Canaan Venture Capitalist Found Dead At Irish Hotel; Son Charged Henry appeared in an Irish court on Monday, Nov. 18, via videoconference, where his a…

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by Josh Lanier