The Meta‑owned chat giant is rolling out a fresh call interface on iOS and Android, promising faster connections, easier number entry and fewer taps to jump back to your messages. Millions who rely on WhatsApp for daily voice and video conversations will notice the difference right away: a keypad pops up inside the app, a … Read more
Beverage spin‑off ends just 18 months after launch, leaving customers in Illinois and Texas wondering what comes next. The fast‑food giant has confirmed that every CosMc’s branch—its short‑lived coffee‑and‑cool‑drinks experiment—will shut down during June 2025. Regulars who grabbed turmeric lattes or galaxy lemonades will have to look elsewhere, as McDonald’s refocuses on its core menu and drive‑thru … Read more
The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies early next year, closing a 230‑year chapter in American pocket change. After decades of debate, the humble penny is finally bowing out. Rising metal prices, digital payments, and millions of idle coins stuck in jars convinced officials that the cost of making the one‑cent piece—about 3.7 cents per coin—no … Read more
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will close eight additional company‑owned restaurants this year after quietly shutting six in the first quarter, trimming a U.S. footprint that once felt untouchable. The move, confirmed by chief financial officer Todd Wilson, highlights the pressure facing mid‑tier chains as diners split their dollars between bargain menus and trendy upstarts. First things … Read more
The agency’s social media reminder ends confusion as REAL ID enforcement nears. Since May 7, 2025, every U.S. flyer has needed a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or state ID to pass domestic airport security. This week the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hammered the message home, telling travelers—politely but firmly—that a Costco membership card will not get them through the … Read more
With gold flirting with $3,300 an ounce, a little‑known stone called jadeite is shattering records, fetching millions for a single necklace and reshaping the precious‑metals pecking order. Jadeite, the rarer cousin of common jade, now tops every list of luxury minerals. Collectors, jewelers, and investors are scrambling for the vibrant green gem, whose price per … Read more
Pittsburgh’s Parkway Center will soon lose its last major anchor, forcing shoppers and pharmacy patients to search for new options before summer ends. For thousands of Green Tree and Banksville residents, Giant Eagle has been the “quick stop” for groceries, prescriptions, and a friendly chat since 1984. Now the store’s lights will go dark on June 28, … Read more
Crisp cherry fizz returns this summer as the soda maker courts nostalgic taste buds and keeps Diet Coke in the spotlight. Diet Cherry Coke, the first flavor spinoff of Diet Coke back in 1986, is headed back to U.S. shelves with retro‑themed cans and zero sugar. The company says the comeback will be “for a limited time,” yet … Read more
The software flaw could dim visibility, but a free over‑the‑air update is on the way. Kia is pulling back roughly 82,000 2025‑model K5 cars after discovering that the front parking lights may flicker or fail, a fault that could cut nighttime visibility and raise the chance of a crash, according to a notice published this week … Read more
A Pennsylvania family cleaning out Grandpa’s house stumbled on history—and an $18.9 million payday. The gold piece, authenticated as a 1933 Double Eagle, is expected to ignite a global bidding war that could set a new coin record.The safe had sat unopened for decades. When relatives cracked it open, they found old deeds, war medals—and a … Read more
Potential Pseudomonas bacteria sparked a voluntary recall of select 18‑packs of Topo Chico Mineral Water distributed through Costco in Texas and Louisiana. Shoppers have options for full refunds and phone support. Consumers eager for a sparkling sip should double‑check their pantry today. Coca‑Cola has pulled one production lot of 16.9‑ounce glass Topo Chico bottles after internal tests … Read more
The Heights scoop shop, famed for brisket and pho ice creams, served its last cones on May 31, 2025—no bankruptcy involved. Houston woke up to bittersweet news: Sweet Bribery by Craft Creamery, the quirky parlor that dared Houstonians to spoon up smoked‑brisket ice cream, has shut its doors after four flavorful years. Owners Kim Kaase and Steve Marques broke the news on Facebook late … Read more
North Sea winds could feed a 300‑gigawatt network of turbines and electrolyzers, yielding up to 45,000 tons of green hydrogen a year for homes, factories, and trucks across the continent. Europe has just pulled back the curtain on what officials call the largest clean‑energy reserve ever identified beneath the ocean surface. Centered in the wind‑whipped … Read more
General Motors is under fire after federal regulators flagged its 6.2‑liter V8 for sudden seizures that could stall popular Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC models built since 2021. General Motors, one of Detroit’s “big three,” must recall roughly 600,000 large SUVs and pickups in the United States—721,000 worldwide—after reports that the L87 V8 can lock up … Read more
A one‑of‑a‑kind Sacagawea prototype just shattered expectations, landing nearly three‑quarters of a million dollars and shaking up the numismatic scene. The golden dollar, struck in 2000 and bearing a little‑known test rim, became the star of Heritage Auctions’ spring sale on June 10. Only three pieces with this edge style survive, pushing bidders into a frenzy … Read more
Millions of Americans will find their neighborhood post office dark for 24 hours on Juneteenth, yet FedEx storefronts will stay lit and ready. Here’s what to know before the doors close. Need to ship a birthday gift on June 19? Better plan now. The U.S. Postal Service confirmed every retail counter will be closed from midnight to midnight this … Read more
The country’s largest retailer is rolling out six franchise‑run Wienerschnitzel counters that let customers tackle errands and chili‑cheese cravings in one trip. American shoppers love convenience—and Walmart is betting they also love hot dogs. By fall 2025, six Walmart Supercenters from California to New Mexico will feature full‑menu Wienerschnitzel restaurants, expanding the grocer’s long tradition of housing … Read more
Three buddies with a fryer, a folding table, and a dream just cashed in as private‑equity giant Roark Capital snaps up a majority stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken for almost $1 billion. Arman Oganesyan, Dave Kopushyan, and Tommy Rubenyan were unknowns in 2017. Today, their Nashville‑style tenders are served in more than 300 shops worldwide—and the trio’s gamble has … Read more
A new speed limit regulation is set to take effect on July 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana, raising the current cap from 55mph to 65mph on Interstate 465. This move aims to address one of the most debated issues on the road—speeding—and reduce traffic hazards linked to speed variations among drivers. Drivers who have been worried … Read more
A significant egg recall has triggered warnings across nine states, raising concerns about possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves 1,700,000 brown cage-free and organic eggs produced by August Egg Company, and consumers are advised to check their packages to avoid potential health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that August Egg Company … Read more