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Why Are Americans Dining Out Less? A Closer Look At Changing Habits
Rising costs and shifting priorities are reshaping how Americans approach dining out. Reports reveal a notable decline in restaurant visits, particularly among middle-class families and younger generations. Here are key factor driving the decline: Rising Menu Prices: Inflation has notably driven up the cost of dining out significantly. According to Yahoo Finance’s “6 Reasons the Middle Class Can’t Afford To Dine Out Anymore,” soaring food prices have left many consumers rethinking their restaurant habits. Economic Pressures: Broader inflationary trends are squeezing househo…
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Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 31 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot
After a lucky Lottery player claimed a massive prize that topped a billion dollars last week, the winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 31 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million, with an estimated cash option of $9 million, a far cry from the $1.22 billion prize that was won by a California resident on Friday, Dec. 27. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 13-22-27-29-35 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 2X I…
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Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 30 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $163M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 30 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $163 million with a $73.9 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1 with a possible $178 million prize. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09-19-33-38-39 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five ball…
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Survivor Casting Opens For 2025 Season 49: Apply Now
Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast? CBS's iconic reality series "Survivor" is looking for contestants for its 49th season, scheduled to film in spring 2025. Casting for the next season of "Survivor" is officially open, offering fans and first-timers the chance to compete in one of television's toughest challenges. Season 49 will take contestants to a remote location for grueling physical, mental, and social tests as they vie for the coveted title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. Filming is slated to take place from mid-April to mid-May 2025, and applicati…
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Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…
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Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $1.15B Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 27 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $1.15 billion (with a B) and a $516.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-07-37-49-55 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 3X. If won at that level, the jackpot would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history, according to the Lottery officials. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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East Coast Well-Represented In Yelp's Best New Restaurant List
The East Coast is well-represented on Yelp's just-released rankings of the best new restaurants in 2024. "For this list, the data team analyzed business rating and review volume for restaurants opened in the last 18 months," Yelp said. NY Well-Represented Leading the pack is Mēdüzā Mediterrania, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. This top-ranked eatery specializes in “Mezze” dishes, which are typically served as appetizers or light meals in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines. The menu is crafted for sharing and features a delightful variety of f…
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Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 24 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $1B Jackpot
It may be a merry Christmas for lucky Lottery players looking for a $1 billion jackpot under the tree. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 24 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $1 billion with a $448.8 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 11-14-38-45-46 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27. MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chan…
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Famed TV Host Grabs Breakfast In CT With Her Producer Husband
Everyone loves a good breakfast, and that includes Hollywood celebrities. TV host and actress Maria Menounos and her husband, film producer and writer Keven Undergaro, stopped in for a breakfast visit recently at That Breakfast Place in Willimantic. She even posed for photos with the owners and staff. Menounos, who's hosted several TV shows and runs the popular "AfterBuzz TV" podcast network, recently appeared in the romantic comedy "Christmas at Plumhill Manor." The owners of the restaurant, located at 37 Boston Post Road, posted some of the photos on Facebook. "Thank you for choosing us…
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$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America
Some Lottery players are hopeful that Santa leaves a $944 million present under the Christmas tree this year. The Mega Millions jackpot is wrapping up the holiday season with a jaw-dropping prize estimated at $944 million - with a $429.4 million cash option - for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history, just in time to pay off some holiday bills. No ticket hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing, and now, the odds-defying prize could make someone’s holiday dreams come true. Two of the top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever hi…
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This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year. Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection. The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…
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Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $92 million with a $42.1 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a $103 million jackpot at stake. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 01-12-17-21-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…
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