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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A mother dubbed “Britain’s most hated woman” — who once skipped buying gifts for her kids to spend $10,000 on cosmetic procedures — is back in the spotlight. Source link #Mom #charging #family #Christmas #dinner #profit
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
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
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
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
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
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who is known for his daring insults, has received a taste of his own medicine from fed-up Australians following the announcement of his almost $535-a-ticket Sydney restaurant. The British restaurateur announced on Tuesday he was bringing three Michelin-star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to fine dining venue Aria for three nights from May … Read more
Nicole Kidman said “We come to this place for magic” — not “for a bunch of stupid fees.” And yet, spurning their spokeswoman, bozo movie theater chain AMC announced this week that it’s going to begin selling the best seats in its cinemas nationwide at a premium. The fleecing of you and I kicks off … Read more
He’ll surely be unplugging for a while. A 15-year-old boy baffled doctors when he came into a hospital with a USB charging cord —appearing to fit both phones and headphones — somehow lodged in his gut, the Mirror reported. The boy, from Diyarbakir, Turkey, was rushed in by family after complaining of nausea and stomach … Read more
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is charging $325 per head for Christmas dinner at one of his restaurants and drinks aren’t included in the whopping price. Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay, based in London, released the menu sample and the eye-watering amount that comes with it. The six-course meal includes confit egg and lobster ravioli, followed by a choice … Read more