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‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student ‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student
‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student A former New York college soccer player and Massachusetts native killed in a Boston Harbor boat crash is being remembered as a devoted friend with a bright future ahead of her. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, 24, of Andover, was critically injured around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, when the boat she was riding in crashed into a pier near Logan Airport, throwing her and three others onto the rocky shoreline, authorities said. Paramedics rushed Dankert to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she died early Thursday morning. Two 23-year-old women and the 40-year-old boat owner were injured in t…
Saks OFF 5TH Closing Multiple Connecticut Stores: Here's Which Ones Will Stay Open Saks OFF 5TH Closing Multiple Connecticut Stores: Here's Which Ones Will Stay Open
Saks OFF 5TH Closing Multiple Connecticut Stores: Here's Which Ones Will Stay Open Saks Global Enterprises LLC announced it will close the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH retail locations and all remaining Last Call stores as it pivots away from off-price retail and refocuses on luxury customers and full-price selling, the company said Thursday, Jan. 29. The New York–based luxury retailer said the decision follows a review of its off-price business and is part of a broader effort to drive long-term, sustainable growth across its luxury portfolio. Subject to certain approvals in the Chapter 11 process, closing sales at select Saks OFF 5TH locations and all remaining Last Call …
Walmart Just Revealed Its 2025 Black Friday Schedule — Don’t Miss Out Walmart Just Revealed Its 2025 Black Friday Schedule — Don’t Miss Out
Walmart Just Revealed Its 2025 Black Friday Schedule — Don’t Miss Out Is it ever too early to start thinking about holiday shopping? Not when Walmart  is already unwrapping its 2025 Black Friday Deals Events. The retailer confirmed its massive multipart sale will kick off with Event 1 from Nov. 14 to 16, available both online and in stores. Event 2 follows Nov. 25 to 30, split into two waves: online-only deals from Nov. 25–27, then both online and in-store from Nov. 28–30. The finale? Cyber Monday on Dec. 1, exclusively online. And if you’re a Walmart + member, you’ll score five hours of early online access before each phase. What sets this year’s sale a…
Starbucks Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It Starbucks Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It
Starbucks Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It Starbucks is hoping to spark sales by getting an early start on the holiday season. The coffeehouse chain announced what will be on its 2025 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 6. The festive foods and drinks will be available starting on Thursday, Nov. 6. The lineup includes Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and Iced Gingerbread Chai. The Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte will return to the menu later in the season. In the bakery case, customers will find the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. New pastry additions include the P…
McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu
McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu McDonald's is doubling down on discounts by bringing back its Extra Value Meals. The fast-food chain announced the return in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The special deals will be available at restaurants nationwide starting on Monday, Sept. 8. McDonald's is leaning on promotions to win back budget-conscious customers. The combo meals, which were last promoted before the COVID-19 pandemic, save diners about 15% compared to buying items separately, the company said. Breakfast options include the Sausage McMuffin with Egg, Egg McMuffin, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit, and th…
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …
Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now
Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your patio, living room, or kitchen—this is it. Wayfair’s 4th of July Sale is officially live and runs through Monday, July 8. That means days of deep discounts on summer essentials, outdoor furniture, and stylish home finds—with many up to 70% off. This is one of Wayfair’s most popular annual sales, and it hits just when everyone’s in summer mode. Think of it as a smaller but still mighty version of Way Day, with markdowns that rival the mega April event—minus the chaos of a flash sale. Right now, you can score deals like these that were avail…
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How An iconic summer popsicle is celebrating its 70th birthday by selling the frozen treat for its original price: a nickel. Bomb Pop will give fans a chance to buy a 12-pack of the rocket-shaped popsicles for five cents, Wells Enterprises said in a news release on Thursday, June 26, which is also National Bomb Pop Day. The promotion offers the cherry, lime, and blue raspberry classic for the same price it was sold for when it first launched in 1955. There will be 70 winners selected each day through Wednesday, July 30, meaning more than 2,000 lucky fans can take advantage of the five-cent…
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back next week, offering weeklong savings across dozens of popular categories. The sale — which begins Tuesday, March 25, and through the end of the month — features discounts of up to 40 percent on select apparel, beauty products, sports gear, travel essentials, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies from big-name brands, the company said. New daily deals will drop every 24 hours, giving shoppers fresh opportunities to save. Many offers are limited-time and while supplies last, so checking back often is key. The online retail giant has already dropped some d…
Iconic Food Container Maker Tupperware Files For Bankruptcy Iconic Food Container Maker Tupperware Files For Bankruptcy
Iconic Food Container Maker Tupperware Files For Bankruptcy A kitchen staple may soon be getting shelved. Iconic 78-year-old food container pioneer Tupperware filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, Sept. 17 amid a years-long slump in sales. The company known worldwide for its "Tupperware Parties" is now seeking court approval to continue operating during the proceedings as it pursues a sale. "Whether you are a dedicated member of our Tupperware team, sell, cook with, or simply love our Tupperware products, you are a part of our Tupperware family," said President and Chief Executive Officer Laurie Ann Goldman. "We pla…
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts It's more bad news for discount retailer Big Lots. The nationwide chain announced in June that it would close 40 stores following dismal sales and rising costs, but in a new filing last week, the company said it may need to shutter nearly 300 locations — several of them in the Northeast.  Big Lots announced in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, Aug. 2, that under an updated term sheet, the company would need to close 20 percent of its 1,392 stores — about 290 in all.  Here are some of the local closures. Connecticut — Eight stores Manchester — 1…