What a complete shock. Two years ago, a 20-year-old student at the University of Cambridge collapsed and died without any warning signs while hiking in southern France — and now her family is doing everything possible to prevent others from experiencing this same type of unexpected tragedy. Clarissa Nicholls was described as a healthy and … Read more
It’s not pretty in pink. A UK man was filled with “sadness” after stumbling across a neon pink lake, which he believed might’ve been caused by industrial pollution — but the causes are au natural. “I was taken aback by it as I haven’t seen anything like it before,” Barry Knight, 61, told South West … Read more
Here’s the new tea on AriZona. The brand’s iconic 99-cent iced tea may be increasing its price for the first time in decades. For more than 30 years, the beloved beverage held strong to its low price tag — surviving the pandemic, supply chain issues and recessions. Unfortunately, President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on … Read more
Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. The maker of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups declined to comment on the specifics of the pricing action as discussions with its retail partners are underway. … Read more
The founder and owner of fashion empire Mango, Isak Andic, died on Saturday in a mountain accident, police said. He was 71. The businessman slipped and fell over 100 meters from a cliff while hiking with relatives in the Montserrat caves near Barcelona, a police spokesperson said. “His departure leaves a huge void but all … Read more
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Nearly nine in 10 Americans have seen their cost-of-living increase over the past five years, and a new study has found it’s having a massive impact on how they’re shopping, particularly online. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found consumers now spend the most on groceries (35%), clothing (27%) and home goods (17%) when shopping … Read more
Paramount Global is raising subscription rates for its flagship streaming services, the media giant said Monday, as it looks to recalibrate its business and pay off debt. The revision in pricing comes at a time when merger talks between Non-Executive Chairwoman Shari Redstone and David Ellison’s Skydance Media for a potential sale of Redstone’s controlling stake … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday raised the price for the ad-free subscription to its Max streaming service. The move, which will take effect immediately for new subscribers, hikes the monthly ad-free plan’s price by $1 to $16.99 a month. It will also increase the annual ad-free plan price by $20 to an annual cost of $169.99. Prices for … Read more
Ba da ba ba bagels. Bagels are back at McDonald’s — but could the California wage hike be the reason why? After the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect, McDonald’s Corp. assembled a task force, called the “Rise and Dominate” team, to come up with ways to offset the rising costs, … Read more
Costco is keeping its membership fees at their current prices, a move that may allow customers to breathe a sigh of relief — for now. The retailer, however, did not rule out a future hike. “It’s when, not if, still,” CFO Richard Galanti said Thursday during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, referring to membership fees. … Read more
Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise prices in the US on more than 500 drugs in early January, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors. Excluding different doses and formulations, more than 140 brands of drugs will have their prices raised next month, the data showed. The expected price … Read more
You better pack your hiking boots if you want to vacation here. This precariously positioned cabin is for extreme mountaineers only — located at an altitude of more than 9,000 feet in the Grandes Jorasses, the lodging is only accessible by way of treacherous terrain. Franky Morgan — a brave soul who dared travel over slick rocks, … Read more
Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Netflix is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the United States and Canada, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will … Read more
Julian Sands, the prolific British actor who went missing in January hiking on a Southern California mountain, has died. He was 65. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said Tuesday it had ID’d human remains discovered Saturday as Sands — capping an extensive search for the “Arachnophobia” star. “The manner of death is still under … Read more
You wouldn’t want to walk three quarters of a mile in their shoes. Geoffrey Zhou, 21, said he was recently hiking with four friends along the Howe Sound Crest Trail in Vancouver, Canada, when they spotted a large black bear. “We first noticed the bear when we caught a glimpse of a dark shadow emerging … Read more
Oprah Winfrey capped off 2022 with a gratitude hike and a celebratory loaf of her favorite thing: bread. The queen of all media chronicled a 10-mile expedition she dubbed a “gratitude hike,” with friends, including “CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King, in a series of Instagram videos posted Sunday. In them, the talk show host is clad … Read more
Just call him the cock of the walk. A British man has completed “UK’s rudest hike” by walking a whopping 326 miles from his home in Cockermouth to his brother’s address in Lickey End. James Forrest, 39, undertook his innuendo-inspired expedition earlier this month, summiting peaks such as Great Cockup, Little Cockup and Andrew’s Knob. … Read more
There is no peace in the world of the Miss USA pageant. The organization is being rocked by cheating and favoritism accusations, and contestants aren’t hiding their feelings, as several walked off the stage when Miss Texas, R’Bonney Gabriel, was crowned the new winner. R’Bonney Gabriel/Instagram Several contestants are convinced that R’Bonney was the predetermined … Read more