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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports
Man Steals Aircraft Tug, Crashes Near Gate In Wild Airport Scene: Reports A Delta Air Lines passenger was accused of breaching airport security, crashing a stolen aircraft tug, and trying to take a second truck, according to reports. Jay Barr, 26, was charged with vehicle theft, trespassing, and vandalism, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department in California. He was arrested after the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ABC7 Eyewitness News in Los Angeles reported. Barr was scheduled to fly from Orange County to Seattle when he went through an access door at Gate 12, CNN reported. He…

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CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know
CVS Opens First Pharmacy-Only Store In New England: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction $30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction
$30 Painting Nearly Thrown Away Sells For $1.3M+ At Auction A painting bought for just $30 at an estate sale has sold for more than $1.35 million after nearly ending up in the trash. A private collector bought "Alderman Merriam's Shells" for $1,352,600 through Freeman's Auctions on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the auction listing. The small 1951 oil painting was created by Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist painter from Chicago who died in 1977. The sale set a new auction record for Abercrombie, surpassing the $1.02 million paid for her painting "Message for Mercy" at Sotheby's last year, The New York Times reported. The painting's unlikely path …

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors
Kraft Mac & Cheese Launching First Ramen With Bold New Flavors Kraft Mac & Cheese is moving into the ramen aisle for the first time. The brand will launch Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen nationwide in early 2027, Kraft Heinz announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This will be the popular macaroni and cheese brand's first expansion into a new food category in nearly 20 years. The lineup will combine Kraft's cheese flavor with three typical ramen tastes: spicy, chicken, and pork. The company said the ramen products are made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes. According to market research firm Circana, the …

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New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip
New No. 1 Rises In Convenience Store Rankings As Northeast Leaders Slip Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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