Fast-food chain offers carryout rewards discount to battle rising gas costs

Fast-food chain offers carryout rewards discount to battle rising gas costs

Dough for dough. As the war in Iran continues to fuel gas prices across the US, pizza chain Papa John’s is serving up a slice of relief. On April 2, the company launched “Pizza Miles,” a rewards program that allows customers to earn rewards when they choose carryout, which can then be applied to future … Read more

Airports beg Spring Break travelers to stop arriving so early amid TSA lines madness

Airports beg Spring Break travelers to stop arriving so early amid TSA lines madness

As security wait times at many airports return to normal, airports are urging travelers to stop arriving so early — and they warned that arriving too early can actually increase wait times. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have started receiving back pay for working during the government shutdown, but some airports are still seeing people arrive … Read more

A guide to Good Friday, Easter Sunday 2026 store closings this weekend

A guide to Good Friday, Easter Sunday 2026 store closings this weekend

With Good Friday and Easter Sunday happening this weekend, many are wondering what will and won’t be open during the holidays. April 3 is Good Friday, followed by Easter Sunday on April 5. For those celebrating, the weekend will be full of going to church, family dinners and Easter baskets with chocolate. But even with … Read more

TikTok’s convinced everyone they have autism — here’s what’s actually going on

TikTok’s convinced everyone they have autism — here’s what’s actually going on

A diagnosis from Dr. Doomscroll? It may be time for a second opinion. Social media users are increasingly diagnosing themselves with autism after watching TikTok content about the neurodevelopmental condition, drawing mixed reactions from experts. While the trend can raise awareness and build community around autism, there are concerns that much of the content is … Read more

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole tops summer travel spot with short-term rental properties

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole tops summer travel spot with short-term rental properties

Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise. New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com … Read more

Amazon Prime customers can get 20-cents-per-gallon off a tank of gas at these select stations

Amazon Prime customers can get 20-cents-per-gallon off a tank of gas at these select stations

Jeff Bezos just might help you cry a little less at the pump. Amazon Prime members can now score up to 20 cents off per gallon of gas — but there’s a catch: you’ll have to time your fill-up just right. The retail giant is doubling its usual 10-cent discount for a limited time, offering … Read more

GOP governor candidate pitches simple fix to Gavin Newsom to lower gas prices — modeled after Australia

GOP governor candidate pitches simple fix to Gavin Newsom to lower gas prices — modeled after Australia

As Californians suffer from highest-in-the-nation gas prices, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has one easy fix — follow Australia. Australia on Monday announced it will slash the fuel excise tax in half from April to June, which would save drivers nearly 13 dollars on a 17-gallon tank of fuel, reported Al-Jazeera. Now it’s on to … Read more

Target workers in uproar over dress code ‘professionalism’ memo: ‘Blindness to the real issues’

Target workers in uproar over dress code ‘professionalism’ memo: ‘Blindness to the real issues’

According to some workers, Target is missing the mark. The retailer recently rolled out a stricter, more standardized dress code for its employees, and some are seeing red, in addition to wearing it. The policy change is part of a broader effort to refresh the brand, improve customer experience, and drive in-store traffic. In November, … Read more

Disney park visitors traumatized as crows attack Rapunzel in distressing video: ‘Definitely tangled now’

Disney park visitors traumatized as crows attack Rapunzel in distressing video: ‘Definitely tangled now’

It was a hairy-tale ending. Guests at a Disney theme park in Tokyo were aghast after a pair of crows treated a Rapunzel robot to an impromptu haircut, forcing staff to remove the princess from her tower. A video of the birds tearing her hair out scared up nearly 7 million views on TikTok and … Read more

Americans reveal their top 10 pet peeves when traveling: survey

Americans reveal their top 10 pet peeves when traveling: survey

Three in ten Americans said a stranger has fallen asleep on them during a flight in a recent travel survey. And nearly a fifth (18%) confessed they are actually guilty of leaning on a stranger and snoozing while on a plane in the past. With almost a quarter of respondents (24%) taking a spring break … Read more

Jif debuts long-awaited peanut butter combo — and it’s made with 50% less sugar than a popular competitor

Jif debuts long-awaited peanut butter combo — and it’s made with 50% less sugar than a popular competitor

You butter believe it. Jif, the iconic peanut butter brand that’s a staple to many homes, is adding to its product lineup with a brand-new, first-of-its-kind flavor, AllRecipes reported. A new crunchy version of their fan-favorite Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread, complete with roasted peanut chunks, is set to hit shelves. Jif Chunky Peanut Butter … Read more

McDonald’s has a new menu — and everything is cheaper than an NYC subway ride

McDonald’s has a new menu — and everything is cheaper than an NYC subway ride

Some McDonald’s items will soon cost less than a ride on the New York City subway. The fast-food giant announced Thursday that starting April 21, value offerings will expand with a revamped menu and more discounts. McDonald’s has unveiled their brand-new Under $3 Menu with at least 10 menu items available throughout the day, allowing … Read more

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally.  Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job.  And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more

Sam’s Club is raising its basic membership fee by 20% next month

Sam’s Club is raising its basic membership fee by 20% next month

Sam’s Club members are about to spend a little more. The Walmart-owned warehouse club said Wednesday that it will raise its annual membership fee by $10. Starting May 1, a basic membership to Sam’s Club will cost $60, and its higher-tier option will be $120. Currently, Sam’s Club charges $50 for club members and $110 … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z Catholic influencers make church look cooler than ever — snapping up hundreds of thousands of social media followers

Exclusive | Gen Z Catholic influencers make church look cooler than ever — snapping up hundreds of thousands of social media followers

Jesus rose from the dead. Now, he’s raising follower counts. A new class of hip, young Catholic content creators is making a viral splash on social media, eagerly spreading the good news in an age of uncertainty, and making Catholicism cooler than ever — just in time for Easter. From poking fun at the idiosyncrasies of age-old … Read more

White influencer breaks silence after she’s accused of editing her face onto black model’s body

White influencer breaks silence after she’s accused of editing her face onto black model’s body

A white influencer has admitted to editing her face onto a black influencer’s body as she blamed AI for the bizarre post — but the model whose photo she altered isn’t buying the excuse. The social media controversy erupted when Lauren Blake Boultier, a content creator with more than 1.6 million followers, shared a photo … Read more

Inside the wild circus of the One Taste trial, the love triangle followers claim set it off — and why they may go after Lena Dunham

Inside the wild circus of the One Taste trial, the love triangle followers claim set it off — and why they may go after Lena Dunham

A vicious love triangle is at the center of the controversy around the “orgasm cult” OneTaste, according to supporters of founder Nicole Daedone, who was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy — coercing employees of her wellness company into sex acts with clients and investors. And now supporters say the … Read more

Dear Abby: I want to move across the country to be with my fiancé—but I’m scared to leave my ill family behind

Dear Abby:  I want to move across the country to be with my fiancé—but I’m scared to leave my ill family behind

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for almost six years, engaged for two, and I love my fiancé. But the thought of moving out west after spending so much time on the East Coast is really intimidating. It means leaving my parents behind, especially with my dad being sick in the hospital for … Read more

Maryland mom steps up with sincere gesture for street vendor after her son stole $30 from tip jar on Twitch livesteam: ‘Wasn’t raised like that’

Maryland mom steps up with sincere gesture for street vendor after her son stole  from tip jar on Twitch livesteam: ‘Wasn’t raised like that’

A Maryland food vendor received a jaw-dropping surprise when the mom of a customer who swiped cash from his tip jar in a viral video showed up at his truck days later — ready to make things right. Muhsin Sarac, a Baltimore-based Twitch streamer who broadcasts his day-to-day hustle serving food under the username Musa_usa, … Read more