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Hartford, CT
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Popular Bearista Cups Returning To Starbucks With New Designs: Here's When
Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cups. The coffeehouse chain will launch its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Starbucks announced on Monday, Oct. 26. The new collection will feature different bear-shaped glass cups with mystery designs at Starbucks locations nationwide. Starbucks hasn't revealed what the new Bearista characters will look like but said more details will be announced soon. The cups will be available in limited quantities while supplies last. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup wil…
Hartford, CT
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Popular Chipotle Menu Favorite Making Comeback After Selling Out
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back a popular meat option that has previously sold out faster than expected. The fast-casual chain announced the limited-time return of Smoked Brisket in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The brisket will return to menus nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Smoked Brisket is seasoned with smoked serrano and chipotle chili peppers before being smoked over mesquite wood for several hours. "Our Smoked Brisket is defined by the classic culinary techniques that go into every batch," said senior vice president of culinary Nevielle Panthaky. "A signat…
Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …
National Interest
World's Coral Reefs Could Collapse By 2075, Scientists Warn In Urgent Report
Nearly all of the world's coral reefs could collapse within the next 50 years as rising ocean temperatures threaten marine life and coastal communities, according to a major new scientific report. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its first worldwide coral reef assessment on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report found that 96% of shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Some of the world's most famous coral reefs are in danger, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia, and the Mesoamer…
Hartford, CT
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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…
Yonkers, NY
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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…
Marlborough, MA
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Get Free Turkeys At BJ's Before Thanksgiving Amid Soaring Prices: Here's How
BJ's Wholesale Club is bringing back a popular Thanksgiving promotion as American families continue battling inflation and higher grocery prices. The warehouse chain is offering free Butterball turkeys to members who spend $150 or more in a single transaction. BJ's announced the annual giveaway's return in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22. Members must spend at least $150 on an in-store or online transaction between Saturday, Oct. 31, and Monday, Nov. 9. Purchases can also be made through the BJ's mobile app. Qualifying members will get a digital coupon worth $25 toward a free…
Quincy, MA
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Stop & Shop Offers Sweet Deal With Free Cake: How To Get Some
Stop & Shop has a sweet deal for its shoppers in late October. Customers can get a free slice of Stop & Shop Single Square Cake starting on Friday, Oct. 23. The promotion runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. To get the free cake, shoppers must visit a Savings Station kiosk inside any Stop & Shop location during the promotion window. You must check in with an existing GO Rewards account or sign up for a new one. Once checked in, a digital coupon for one free cake slice will be loaded to the customer's account. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per ho…
Hartford, CT
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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…
National Interest
Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas
A mother died while trying to save her two sons during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 36-year-old British woman was snorkeling with her husband and their two boys near the southern tip of Bimini on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A powerful current swept both children away, and their mother went after them, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was also carried away by the current before rescuers pulled her from the water. She was brought to North Bimini Ferry Dock, where police responded shortly after 10 a.m. CPR was performed on the woman…
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