She made these fast-food fraudsters eat dirt. Stealing someone’s takeout delivery order is in bad taste. Still, it’s a recurring malfeasance suffered by foodies nationwide, from the Big Apple to the Lone Star State and beyond. But when a no-nonsense Uber Eats courier caught a couple of creeps trying to swipe her customer’s chow, she quickly quashed the scheme, … Read more
They thought his lies were bigger than his stomach. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright has been ripped up and down on social media after claiming that shrinkflation-weary customers can simply request extra if they feel their toppings were stingy. The Tex-Mex bigwig dropped this somewhat tone-deaf advice during a recent appearance on the Yahoo Finance “Power … Read more
Firehouse Subs is handing out free sandwiches — but only if your name is “in the Mike family.” The popular sub chain, which has more than 1,200 locations in the US, revealed that it would give away medium sandwiches on May 6 to anyone named “Michael” or any variation, including “Mike,” “Mikey,” “Micheala,” “Michelle,” “Michele” … Read more
There’s just no eggs-cuse for this. Frequent travelers, those with exacting tastes, are freaking out over the “sick” way hotel chefs prepare scrambled eggs for complimentary continental breakfast buffets. The chow may be free, but foodies are paying for it in disgust. Emmert, a hotel kitchen worker, virally revealed the revolting way she prepares scrambled eggs for … Read more
You might like the sound of this news. In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for a rare, inherited form of hearing loss. And while these treatments often come with million-dollar price tags, Regeneron — the maker of Otarmeni — said it will be free for … Read more
Travelers are being warned to double-check their hotel room bills after a man on social media discovered items that he and his wife thought were complimentary actually carried a fee if they were used and gave specific examples of what happened to him. In a TikTok video that went viral, Jaden Warren said he was surprised … Read more
When Manhattanite Fro Moniz needs a little pick-me-up, she doesn’t run out for a fancy iced coffee or splurge on luxe label retail therapy. She simply gives herself a facelift. But rather than blowing $100,000 to go under the knife — à la the likes of Kris Jenner or the elite ladies of the Upper East Side — Moniz opts … Read more
Southern Californians are getting a rare chance to beat the soul-crushing traffic of the 405 and the 101 — without spending a single dime on gas, Uber or transit fares. For one day only — Wednesday, April 22 — regional rail operator Metrolink is throwing open its doors and letting locals hop aboard at any station in its … Read more
United Airlines appeared to have expanded its free in-flight WiFi — only to roll it back, claiming it was a “glitch.” As of April 2026, United loyalty members traveling on planes equipped with Starlink’s Wi-Fi technology are able to access free Wi-Fi by logging into their MileagePlus loyalty account. Those traveling on a plane without … Read more
Rise and grind. After the success of their one-million free coffees giveaway on April Fools Day, the coffee chain is doing it again. On Tuesday, April 21, Dunkin’ will be giving away another one million free coffees. Dunkin’ Rewards members simply have to enter the promo code “FREECOFFEE1” in their Dunkin’ app starting at 9 … Read more
In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice, and had two arguments in their household due to their home’s messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to clean their home before they can relax is … Read more
Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change. Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, Chicken, Waffles & Waves, on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports. The … Read more
Your checked bag may cost you, but your wine will fly for free. Southwest Airlines is launching a new “Sip and Ship” program that will allow flyers to check one case of wine for free. The new checking policy starts April 24 and will apply to customers traveling from wine country. “Southwest’s new Sip and … Read more
This deal is a slam dunk. Wendy’s is handing out free fries and Frosty treats thanks to the first dunk during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Game on Monday night. The first dunk made by Roddy Gayle Jr. for the Michigan Wolverines unlocked a nationwide offer at the fast-food chain, dubbed “Free … Read more
Leon Rose has once again orchestrated a 50-win Knicks season — but Mike Breen’s recent praise of the team president has been dubbed “blasphemous” by Stephen A. Smith. With the Knicks blowing out the Bulls on Friday, Breen — a colleague of Smith’s at ESPN — suggested to viewers on the MSG broadcast that the … Read more
Disney World is cracking down on a magical hack that saved visitors money. Just in time for spring break, the Florida theme park is getting strict with the popular money-saving shortcut used by savvy fans to dodge the $35 parking fee. Disney is cracking down on a popular money-saving hack. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo For years, … Read more
US airports have seen security lines so long that passengers are missing their flights — but some airlines are trying to do their part to help. Major airlines are letting passengers cancel or rebook their tickets free of charge if they missed their flight due to long Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times during the … Read more
St. Maarten’s government is warning travelers about a scam that charges tourists to process an immigration form that should be free. The fake third-party website is charging a fee to help visitors complete the island’s embarkation/disembarkation form, a form that’s required for entry. However, there are no fees associated with the real form, the St. … Read more
Dropping $2,000 a night on a swanky New York City hotel? You’d think breakfast would at least be included when paying a wildly high nightly rate, but think again. In Gotham, even the morning meal comes with a side of sticker shock. It’s a head scratcher that posh hotels charge an arm and a leg … Read more
It’s a prom dream come true. The distraction of 1,000 NYC high school students chatting, giggling and simultaneously shopping for the perfect prom look didn’t deter a determined Tiffany Lee from finding the perfect dress for her big night. Battling through the crowds at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday, the 17-year-old went straight for an … Read more