It’s a Christmas miracle. United Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering children in need “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole.” The flights — which will depart from 13 cities around the world this month — will see the kids and their caretakers board a plane that will briefly take to the skies and circle … Read more
Are you ready for take-off? Amazon is offering $25 flights this holiday season — but only to a lucky few. The retail behemoth is partnering with StudentUniverse to offer the mega-affordable trips for the second year in a row. Amazon is offering $25 flights this holiday season — but only to a lucky few. DenPhoto – stock.adobe.com … Read more
Thank you for your service. That’s the message restaurants across the country are serving up on Veterans Day this year. On Monday, Nov. 11 and in some cases beyond, popular chains from coast to coast are offering irresistible deals and free meals to our fierce defenders of freedom, as a small token of appreciation. From … Read more
WASHINGTON — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentists warn that these pricey cosmetic enhancements are at the center of a worrisome online trend: unlicensed practitioners without proper training or supervision offering low-cost veneers. These self-described … Read more
A few months ago, when Annika Cha adopted her rescue puppy Ollie, she tapped into her company’s “pawternity” policy. Cha, 26, and based in St. Paul, Minn., is an account manager at 9Sail, a digital marketing agency with headquarters in West Islip, LI. She was able to take off four half-days thanks to the company … Read more
Don’t worry if your local McDonald’s ice cream machine is broken because Wendy’s has your back. On Wednesday, Wendy’s announced that it has partnered with the developer of McBroken.com, the website that tracks if the Golden Arches of your choosing has a working ice cram machine at the moment, to track “where a Frosty Fix … Read more
The return to office just might be worth it. Employees who make it off their couch and into the office are rewarded by their bosses. An overwhelming 86% of US CEOs say “they will reward employees who make an effort to come into the office with favorable assignments, raises or promotions,” according to a survey by … Read more
Will these foods score a touchdown? With the kickoff of the NFL season, many teams are bringing some bizarre new menu items to their stadiums, and anyone who has always wanted to try a cotton candy burrito or a blue Taki corndog will be thrilled with the new options. Here are some of the most … Read more
Southwest fliers need to act fast. Southwest Airlines has announced the return of its highly-coveted Companion Pass promotion — but the time to purchase is ticking. The Companion Pass is essentially buy-one-get-one free, allowing Rapid Rewards members to designate one person to fly with them for free every time the member purchases or redeems points … Read more
A grandmother is facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines after she was busted in a sting operation this weekend for giving revelers rides to the annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. Susie Holland, 61, thought that she would offer a helping hand and make a little extra cash on the side … Read more
It’s a deal that could provide a license to kill. British actress Judy Dench, who plays “M” in several titles of the “James Bond” franchise, raspy-voiced actor Awkwafina and baritone comedian Keegan-Michael Key could make big bucks in artificial intelligence deals with Meta Platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is offering millions … Read more
Going for gold-en donuts! For a limited time, Krispy Kreme is offering $1 donuts in honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The breakfast goodie franchise kicked off its Kreme-y celebration on Wednesday, July 31, allowing customers to participate in the “Go for the Glaze” Olympics promotion while supplies last. And on Thursday, Aug. 1, members … Read more
They’re flying off the handle. Clout chasing content creators and influencers are going to great lengths to secure coveted social media handles — bullying, bribing and feuding to get their desired usernames. In May, Katherine Asplundh, née Driscoll, the new wife of billionaire Pennsylvania tree service heir Cabot Asplundh, made headlines for allegedly trying to … Read more
It’s not a steal, it’s a hamburglary. Wallet-weary fast food fans have the chance to save big on burgers: In honor of National Burger Day on May 28, Wendy’s will be selling its iconic Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for just 1 cent each next week. For reference, that’s 20 cents less than the average cost of … Read more
An Australian worker has openly shared he landed a job making between $45 to $50 [Australian, $30-$35 USD] per hour after just a week of training. Recently, Aussies have begun to defy the taboo of discussing their salaries, revealing the vast spectrum of pay scales available in Australia. A new jobs app, Getahead, who describes … Read more
In a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a chance to spend a night in a Paris museum, stay in houses mocked up to look like movie settings, or sleep surrounded by eight Ferrari racing cars. Those and other chimerical listings are part of a splashy new campaign by the short-term … Read more
It’s a new kind of Hunger Games. Just days after Wendy’s announced they would be testing an “Uber-style” surge-pricing model where the cost of menu items would fluctuate based on demand, Burger King made an announcement of their own. BK will be giving out free Whoppers through Friday, March 1, throwing some not-so-subtle shade at … Read more
A mother and schoolteacher has divided social media after leaving a list of chores for her 17-year-old babysitter. Katrina Ivan hired a former student, now a senior in high school, to babysit her two-year-old son. However the busy mom, who had been struggling to maintain her home, decided she would leave an optional list of chores … Read more
Need to passive-aggressively dump your significant other before Valentine’s Day? Pizza Hut has you covered. On Tuesday — known as “Red Tuesday” for its popularity as a date for couples to split a week before Valentine’s Day — the restaurant chain kicked off a heartbreak-inducing promotion offered to customers in select cities. Through February 14, … Read more
Burger King is offering one lucky – and creative – fan a $1 million prize for devising a new Whopper sandwich. The chain said that the contest is the first time Burger King has “put the sandwich in the hands (and creativity) of its guests.” The sandwich debuted in 1957. “Calling all flame-grilled fanatics, culinary … Read more