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Confirmed: McDonald’s sets the relaunch date for this beloved product after nearly a decade of waiting by its customers

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McDonald’s storefront on a sunny day, signaling the Snack Wrap’s nationwide return on July 10 2025 after a nine-year hiatus

McDonald’s confirmed this week that its most‑requested discontinued menu item—the Snack Wrap—will return to U.S. restaurants on July 10, 2025, ending nearly a decade of pining from drive‑thru regulars. It’s been nine years since diners could grab the tortilla‑rolled bundle of crispy chicken, lettuce and cheese, but the countdown is now on. Why the snack wrap left menus … Read more

Goodbye to traffic: The United States prepares for the arrival of the new personal flying vehicle that is also roadworthy

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AirCar flying car prototype OM-KLZ cruising above countryside, illustrating the personal road-and-air vehicle slated for a 2026 U.S. debut

Imagine rising above gridlock instead of crawling through it—that’s the promise of Klein Vision’s newly certified AirCar, expected on U.S. roads and runways in 2026. Drivers, commuters, and even small businesses stand to gain. The company plans roughly 100 units a year at $800,000–$1 million each, turning what could be a two‑hour slog into a 30‑minute hop. … Read more

It’s official: The TSA is confiscating a popular travel accessory at airport security checkpoints without warning

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TSA officer wearing blue gloves examines a passenger’s portable power bank at an airport security checkpoint.

Portable chargers must now ride in carry‑on bags, or risk being seized at the checkpoint. The Transportation Security Administration has tightened its lithium‑battery rules, ordering travelers to keep portable chargers, power banks, and other loose lithium‑ion packs out of checked luggage. Anyone who ignores the change could watch agents remove the gadget before the suitcase … Read more

River dive reveals half-million-year Ice Age bones in hidden Florida sinkhole

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Fossilized horse teeth and jaw fragment dating to the Ice Age, recovered by divers from a hidden Steinhatchee River sinkhole in Florida

Ancient bones from horses, sloths and giant armadillos surface beneath the Steinhatchee River, giving scientists a rare window into Ice Age Florida. Divers exploring a quiet bend of the Steinhatchee River have stumbled onto a submerged sinkhole packed with remarkably preserved fossils dating back roughly 500,000 years. The unexpected haul promises to plug one of the … Read more

Farewell to Garage on Beck: An emotional farewell from a community of fans at Salt Lake City’s iconic venue

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Garage on Beck farewell festival crowd Salt Lake City

After 17 years of music, memories, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, fans of the beloved Garage on Beck are bidding a tough goodbye. The venue, a fixture along U.S. 89 in Salt Lake City, is closing its doors permanently on May 31, 2025, after a three-day farewell festival. For many, the honky-tonk roadhouse was more than … Read more

Say goodbye to DMV lines — North Carolina introduces digital license renewals

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Sign of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) building with logo

Could North Carolina be taking a bold step toward eliminating in-person driver’s license renewals? Well, at least for some drivers, this may now be the case. The state’s latest move signals a clear shift towards modernizing DMV services and minimizing unnecessary visits to DMV offices. By embracing digital solutions, North Carolina aims to make the … Read more

Goodbye U.S. imports, hello new nuclear order: China strikes 30-million-ton uranium vein in Ordos Desert

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Close-up of bright yellow uranium ore from China’s 30-million-ton Ordos Desert discovery

Beijing confirms a vast Ordos Desert reserve big enough to end its reliance on U.S. uranium, a move that could rattle prices and rewrite nuclear-energy politics. China just pulled an energy ace from its sleeve. The China Geological Survey has verified a 30-million-ton uranium cache in the Ordos Desert of Inner Mongolia—enough raw fuel to … Read more

Long lines at gas stations: Costco’s new fuel crackdown might leave you on empty

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Cars lined up bumper-to-bumper at a Costco gas station, illustrating long queues after stricter member-only fuel access rules.

Members will soon need more than a card swipe to fill up, while a new Affirm partnership lets shoppers stretch purchases over 36 months. Costco is reshaping two beloved perks at once. First, it will start enforcing stricter membership verification at the pump, a move aimed at curbing long wait times and non-member “ride-alongs.” Second, … Read more

The EU confirms it: Shein accused of false offers on sales and warned of million-dollar fines

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Stack of white Shein shopping bags piled on cardboard boxes inside a store display.

The fast-fashion giant has one month to satisfy European consumer watchdogs; meanwhile, new U.S. tariffs are squeezing its low-cost business model Europe’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) formally warned Shein on May 26 that its rock-bottom prices come with rock-top deception. The Chinese retailer must scrap sales gimmicks—false original prices, endless countdown timers, even “special … Read more

A woman finds a 35-million-year-old fossil treasure on the beach: she thought it was trash, but it could rewrite the history of the Batic Sea

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Close-up of amber fossil found on Baltic Sea beach held between a woman’s fingers

One ordinary walk on Germany’s Baltic coast ended with a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. The light chunk Britta Krause almost kicked aside turned out to be ancient amber now under intensive study by paleontologists. Last month on Lindhöft Beach, Krause spotted what looked like battered plastic poking through the sand. Curiosity won: she picked it up, noticed … Read more

Confirmed: Applebee’s is facing a class action lawsuit for charging a junk fee on online orders

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Applebee’s restaurant sign against a clear blue sky; chain now faces a class-action lawsuit over online-order junk fees

Some Applebee’s customers are furious after discovering unexpected charges on their delivery orders. The restaurant chain, known for its affordable menu and casual neighborhood vibe, is now at the center of a class action lawsuit led by Michael Drake, who believes these fees amount to consumer fraud. Michael Drake claims he was shocked to see … Read more

America’s oldest company heads toward liquidation after 355 years in business: The company files for bankruptcy

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Historic photo of Hudson’s Bay Company general-merchandise store with townspeople outside, illustrating the retailer’s 355-year legacy.

Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, has told a Delaware bankruptcy judge it can’t meet its May 3 extension to repay creditors. If no buyer appears, the doors of America’s oldest company will close for good—ending a run longer than the nation’s own history. First up, why should you care? Current customers still hold … Read more

Say goodbye to toilet paper: the portable Asian invention that aspires to take over American bathrooms

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Person unrolling a white toilet-paper roll from a chrome holder in a modern home bathroom.

Could a simple spray nozzle replace the mighty double-ply? Americans may soon find out.The COVID-19 panic buying of 2020 left store shelves bare and closets overflowing with tissue rolls. Five years later, a compact handheld bidet—nicknamed the bum gun—is racing across Asia and quietly challenging America’s century-old reliance on paper. How did we get here, … Read more

Goodbye to plastic wrap: TSA advises passengers not to wrap their suitcases for check-in

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Suitcase wrapped in blue plastic film at an airport check-in station, illustrating TSA advice to skip plastic wrapping

The agency can slice away that pricey plastic in seconds—leaving you to foot the environmental bill. If you’re still cocooning your luggage in gleaming plastic before every flight, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to pause. Agents are allowed—sometimes required—to cut through the wrap whenever a bag needs closer inspection, and they won’t put … Read more

Goodbye to a medical debt: is officially leaving credit reports, reshaping how Americans manage their financial health

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Man struggling under a giant rolled-up $100 bill with a ‘HELP!’ sign and ‘Debt Management Plan’ banner, illustrating relief as medical debt exits credit reports

Millions of people burdened by medical bills could see their credit scores rebound, thanks to a federal rule aimed at separating healthcare challenges from financial responsibility. In early 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a historic measure prohibiting medical debt from appearing in consumer credit histories. That means a trip to the ER … Read more

Goodbye to IBM employees: 8,000 jobs to be replaced by artificial intelligence

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IBM logo outside glass headquarters building, illustrating company layoffs of 8,000 HR employees replaced by AI

In a surprising move, IBM has eliminated thousands of positions in its Human Resources department, raising concerns about the future of traditional roles and the increasing shift toward automated solutions. IBM recently confirmed the removal of around 8,000 HR jobs as part of a broader transformation plan. This decision has sparked global debates, as the … Read more

Goodbye to this historic retailer: it will close 66 stores across the country during 2025 —See the full list of affected cities

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Macy’s Herald Square flagship store exterior in New York City, “World’s Largest Store” sign and busy street scene below

Macy’s, a name synonymous with American retail, will shutter 66 additional locations across the United States by the end of 2025. This decision aims to focus on more profitable outlets while adapting to changing consumer habits. If you’re a longtime Macy’s enthusiast, you may be wondering whether this legendary department store will completely vanish or … Read more