Upscale mall charging outrageous fee for kids to see Santa Claus — and people are lining up around the block

Upscale mall charging outrageous fee for kids to see Santa Claus — and people are lining up around the block

Put them on the naughty list. A ritzy Los Angeles shopping mall has local moms and dads’ chestnuts roasting on an open fire this Christmas — forcing them to spend up to $165 for their kids’ obligatory visits with Santa Claus. In the latest example of inflation-era holiday sticker shock, the tony Westfield at Century … Read more

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging $195 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Exclusive | Is this the ‘world’s most expensive’ cranberry sauce? NYC steakhouse charging 5 a dollop this Thanksgiving

Pimp my side. New York foodies with money to burn are transferring from the gravy train to the cranberry carriage this Thanksgiving, stopping at Old Homestead Steakhouse in Manhattan’s tony Meatpacking District to sample what’s being called “the world’s most expensive” sauce — which costs an arm and a turkey leg at nearly $200 per dollop. … Read more

UK prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand for sex assault

UK prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand for sex assault

LONDON — British prosecutors say they have been given a file of evidence from police about alleged sexual offenses by comedian Russell Brand and are considering whether to charge him. The Crown Prosecution Service said late Saturday that “we have been passed a file by the police to consider a charging decision in this case. Any decision … Read more

My ungrateful children were treating me like an Uber — so I started charging them

My ungrateful children were treating me like an Uber — so I started charging them

Parents with older kids warned me: “Just wait — soon you will be an Uber driver for your kids.” They were right. And it’s driving me (pardon the pun), crazy. While yes, as a driver, I am a five-star, my kids are not! They aren’t concerned about their passenger rating. If I were to rate … Read more

First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more

Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included

Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included

No fireworks? No problem. Some of the swankiest bars in Brooklyn and Queens are holding onto the hope of a glimpse at the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show — and charging a pretty penny for it — despite the event moving from the East River to the Hudson River for the first time … Read more

Netflix charging $5 million for NFL Christmas ad spots

Netflix charging  million for NFL Christmas ad spots

The NFL’s Christmas Day games may have a new home, but prices for commercial slots aren’t budging much. According to Bill Bradley of ADWEEK, the five ad packages for pro football’s Christmas games on Netflix will each cost at least $5 million. The packages are categorized by pre-game, halftime, in-game feature No. 1, in-game feature … Read more

Venice begins charging entry fees to curb mass tourism — here’s why residents are protesting in the streets

Venice begins charging entry fees to curb mass tourism — here’s why residents are protesting in the streets

They want it gone-dola. Venice began charging day trippers a 5 euro ($5.36) entry fee this week, reportedly in order to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site from the adverse effects of over-tourism — but weary locals say the measure is just a drop in the bucket, and could end up sinking the struggling city. Angry … Read more

A mom is charging her three young children for living expenses — but there’s a valuable twist

A mom is charging her three young children for living expenses — but there’s a valuable twist

Even six-year-olds have rent anxiety now. Three elementary school-aged kids are learning how to manage money early on in life — all thanks to their millennial mom, who charges them a pint-sized share of the household living expenses. Some experts say she’s got the right idea. Samantha Bird’s children — ages 6, 8 and 9 — … Read more

Stanley cup owners charging $150 for pics with the tumbler in ‘Selfies with Stanley’ trend

Stanley cup owners charging 0 for pics with the tumbler in ‘Selfies with Stanley’ trend

FOMO? No mo’! Fears of missing out on the cutthroat Stanley cup craze can now be quenched — well, for a small fee.  Cunning Facebookers are now selling $150, non-refundable selfies with their 40-ounce tumblers to thirsty fans who can’t afford the smoking hot commodity, which can come with a price tag upwards of $300 … Read more

Bride and groom called ‘tacky’ for charging a dining fee with wedding guest RSVP

Bride and groom called ‘tacky’ for charging a dining fee with wedding guest RSVP

These newlyweds wanted to have their wedding cake and eat it too. An anonymous bride and groom earned a takedown in the Facebook group That’s It, I’m Wedding Shaming after sending invitations to their nuptials with a shocking request for their guests, per a Tyla.com report. The pair were called out for reportedly asking their … Read more

The scary reason why travelers should avoid using airport charging ports

The scary reason why travelers should avoid using airport charging ports

Don’t let the juice loose. The person behind the @travelpiratesus.io account on TikTok recently warned jetsetters to avoid airport charging stations because they are a cybersecurity risk. In the 34-second resurfaced clip posted on TikTok, the travel guru explains the dangers behind the airport charging hub. “Do not put your phone in those, do not charge your phone there. … Read more

‘Tacky’ bride roasted for charging guests $65 to attend wedding: ‘Out of her freaking mind’

‘Tacky’ bride roasted for charging guests  to attend wedding: ‘Out of her freaking mind’

For this bride-to-be, her wedding day will double as a payday. An engaged woman has been dubbed “cheap and tacky” for charging family and friends a minimum fee of $65 to attend her nuptials. The anonymous bride’s billing strategy was revealed by an irate attendee who took to Reddit to ask whether it was wrong … Read more

Elon Musk finally starts delivery of Cybertruck — here’s how much Tesla is charging

Elon Musk finally starts delivery of  Cybertruck — here’s how much Tesla is charging

Tesla on Thursday published prices for its long-delayed Cybertruck electric pickup, starting at $60,990 for the lowest cost variant, over 50% more than what CEO Elon Musk had touted in 2019. Musk drove a Cybertruck onto a stage to cheers from the crowd and later handed keys to about a dozen customers at an event in Austin, Texas. The Cybertruck has a … Read more

Restaurant defends charging nearly $50 for lasagna

Restaurant defends charging nearly  for lasagna

A ritzy Brisbane, Australia restaurant has gone viral for its “eye wateringly expensive”, caviar-topped lasagna that will set you back nearly $50 a serving Celebrity chef Gillian Hirst first invented her famously Australian take on the Italian classic in 1992, when a staggering 400 portions per week of sand crab lasagna were served to ecstatic … Read more

Prince William is charging King Charles rent — and dad is ‘miffed’: report

Prince William is charging King Charles rent — and dad is ‘miffed’: report

There’s no friends and family deal at this royal inn. King Charles III is “miffed” at his son, Prince William, after the 74-year-old ruler was informed he would have to shell out a hunk of cash to stay at the family’s Welsh holiday home, according to a new report. The Prince of Wales, 41, plans … Read more

True crime YouTuber slammed for charging to see autopsy photos of murdered boy, 11

True crime YouTuber slammed for charging to see autopsy photos of murdered boy, 11

A true crime YouTuber who goes by “Zav Girl” is facing backlash for selling autopsy photos of a preteen boy from Colorado on her Patreon account. NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin reported Tuesday that Zav Girl obtained the gruesome photos of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, who was stabbed and shot by his stepmom, Leticia Stauch, … Read more

I used to work Wall Street — now I’m a ‘psychopath’ charging men $1.5K an hour

I used to work Wall Street — now I’m a ‘psychopath’ charging men .5K an hour

This super-successful sex worker says psychopathy is the secret to being the best in the biz. Mia Lee went from working on Wall Street to sleeping with married men for money — and doesn’t experience any negative emotions about her behavior. The amorous escort is a “psychopath” by her own admission, who views things in … Read more

Parents spark debate for charging teen $300 for rent and food each month

Parents spark debate for charging teen 0 for rent and food each month

Some parents think having their children pay rent is the lease they could do. Two Texas parents have sparked debate after revealing that they charge their 19-year-old daughter rent for living in their house after graduating high school. Cody and Erika Archie charge their teenager $200 a month to live under their roof and asked … Read more