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Revealing Clothes, Offensive Tattoos May Now Get You Kicked Off This Airline's Flights
Travelers on Spirit Airlines may not be allowed on flights with offensive clothing or tattoos, according to a new policy. Spirit made the change in its Contract of Carriage, which was updated on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new rules allow the airline to deny boarding or remove passengers whose attire or body art is deemed "lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature." The changes, outlined in section 4.3 of the contract, could prevent a flyer from boarding or forcing that person to leave a plane for not following the policy. Passengers removed for violating these rules will not be elig…
Real Estate
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …
Business
Trendy Hot Chicken Spot With Millions Of TikTok Followers Opens In Milford, First CT Location
A Nashville-style hot chicken chain backed by huge celebrities is bringing its spicy tenders and sandwiches to Connecticut. Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its restaurant in Milford on Friday, Jan. 24. The location at 1611 Boston Post Road is the first Connecticut restaurant for the Los Angeles-area chain. The company has about 3.1 million followers on TikTok and 1.5 million on Instagram. "🔥 We can’t wait to see our #connecticut fam, so tag the crew, spread the word, and get there EARLY ‼️," Dave's posted on social media. View this post on Instagram …
Business
Store Closings Surge To Highest Level Since Pandemic: Why 2025 Could Be Worse
Retail store closures surged in 2024, reaching their highest levels since the start of the pandemic, a new study said. A total of 7,325 U.S. stores closed in 2024, driven by inflation and an increasing shift toward online shopping, according to retail data firm Coresight Research. The closings marked the steepest decline in brick-and-mortar retail since nearly 10,000 stores closed in 2020. While 5,970 stores opened—the highest yearly number since 2012—closures outpaced openings by a net loss of 1,355 stores. "Retailers that were unable to adapt supply chains and implement t…
News
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get?
Purdue Pharma will pay more than $7 billion for the corporation's role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma reached a $7.4 billion settlement with attorneys general from 15 states on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Sacklers have owned the company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, for decades. The settlement includes $6.5 billion from the Sackler family, with $1.5 billion to be paid immediately, and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma. Funds will be distributed to states, local governments, and victims ov…
Business
Burn Hazards Cost Fitbit $12M+ After Delayed Smartwatch Recall:
Cpsc
Fitbit will pay more than $12 million for failing to promptly report that its Ionic smartwatches posed serious burn risks, officials said. Fitbit LLC, which is now owned by Google, has been fined $12.25 million to settle claims by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The defect caused the Ionic smartwatches to overheat, leading to second- and third-degree burns for some users. Between 2018 and 2020, Fitbit received multiple reports of its Ionic smartwatches overheating and injuring users, the CPSC said. In ear…
Business
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From
Nyc-a
rea Supermarkets
A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …
Sports
Frozen History: Eagles Selling Snow From Philly's Iconic Playoff Win Over LA Rams
Philadelphia Eagles fans can own a frozen piece of history that fell during a huge playoff victory. The Eagles and sports memorabilia site The Realest are selling 16-ounce containers filled with snow from Philly's NFC Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19. Authentication partner TRuEST watched the Eagles' grounds crew scrape the snow from the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field immediately after the game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philadelphia Eagles (@philadelphiaeagles) The…
Business
High-End Brazilian Steakhouse Opening New Location In Peabody, Third In MA
An internationally renowned Brazilian steakhouse known for its immersive churrasco dining experience, will open its newest Massachusetts location in Peabody, officials said. Fogo de Chão will open its third Bay State steakhouse in 2025, the high-end restaurant chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new location will be at 210 Andover Street near the Northshore Mall. The Peabody restaurant will join Fogo de Chão's existing spots in Boston and Burlington. "We’re excited to be opening our third location in this vibrant community," said Fogo de Chão CEO Bar…
Business
USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud
The U.S. Postal Service is redesigning its money orders to include advanced security elements for combatting counterfeits and fraud, officials said. The USPS will debut the new money orders in February, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The redesigned orders will be red, white, and blue with an updated bank routing number. To enhance protection, the redesign incorporates watermarks, a security thread, and a QR code directing users to the USPS website. Additional security features remain undisclosed to further deter fraudulent activities. The current "legacy" des…
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