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United Resuming Newark-Tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire United Resuming Newark-Tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire
United Resuming Newark-Tel Aviv Flights, First US Airline Return To Israel Since Ceasefire Flights on United Airlines between Newark and Tel Aviv will return after a ceasefire deal was reached in the Israel-Hamas war. United Airlines will restart its nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The first daily flight will take off on Saturday, Mar. 15, and a second one is planned for Saturday, Mar. 29. The move comes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially went into effect on Sunday, Jan. 19. In the deal, Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostag…
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's is bringing back its iconic Shamrock Shake — with the help of a beloved mascot's relative! McDonald's said Shamrock Shakes will return to participating restaurants on Monday, Feb. 10, the company said in a news release on Tuesday. Feb. 4. The chain will donate 25 cents per shake to local chapters for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). To help the St. Patrick's Day treat return, Grimace is reuniting with his long-lost uncle, Uncle O'Grimacey. The green version of the purple mascot primarily appeared in McDonald's commercials in the 70s and 80s. tcmedianow McDonald's …
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk An iconic New Haven pizzeria will soon serve its delicious coal-fired pies in Norwalk. Sally's Apizza is preparing to welcome customers to its newest restaurant inside The SoNo Collection mall. The pizzeria is expected to open between April and June, a Sally's spokesperson told the Daily Voice. Sally’s is known for its thin, crispy, and chewy New Haven-style "apizza"—pronounced "ah-beetz"—made in custom-designed coal-fired ovens. Fans travel from all over for its signature sauce-forward pies with a distinctive oven-kissed char. The original restaurant on Wooster Street in New Haven wa…
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…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …
Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why
NYC's 'War On Rats' Heats Up As Climate Change Fuels Infestation: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…
FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone'
FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication, providing a new option for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. Journavx received FDA approval, the agency announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The drug developed by Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals blocks sodium channels in the peripheral nervous system, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The approval marks the first new class of pain medicine in more than two decades and offers a potential non-addictive alternative to opioids. "Today's approval is a historic milestone f…
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers
Destructive Flies Hit PA's Mushroom Belt: Here's How The State Is Helping Farmers Pennsylvania is stepping up efforts to protect its $1.1 billion mushroom industry from an invasive insect that's harming crops and frustrating homeowners. Farms in Kennett and New Garden townships have been ordered to steam-treat between crops to stop the spread of phorid flies, the state agriculture department said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The quarantine order requires growers to treat mushroom houses and soil between harvests to kill the flies, larvae, bacteria, and pathogens before they spread. The state is helping farmers fight phorid flies by making $…
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