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Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving
Mother’s Day 2025 Is In Full Bloom — Here’s What Everyone’s Giving If flowers are on your Mother’s Day list this year, you’re not alone—and you may want to order sooner rather than later. Online florists like Teleflora and Ode à la Rose are already rolling out standout arrangements, and there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re going for cheerful, classic, or something a bit more refined.  Teleflora makes it easy to find flowers at a wide range of price points, with nationwide delivery and same-day options available in many areas. Fan favorites include the Playful Daisy bouquet (from $29.99), a bright mix of pink roses, white daisies, and lilies, a…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

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by Chris Spiker
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$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman $280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman
$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman A man and daughter have been accused of stealing over $280,000 from a Hudson Valley resident. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the indictments and arrests of Ulster County residents Frank Whittaker, age 56, of Kingston, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, age 38, of Accord, for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly victim. After earning the trust of the victim, an Ulster County resident, by providing lawn maintenance and assisting with household tasks, Whittaker and Ellsworth gained access to the then-92-year-old’s checkbook …

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by Joe Lombardi