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Naperville’s iconic seafood restaurant will close its doors on this specific date: seafood lovers are rushing to make their last reservations

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Fresh oysters on ice with lemon wedges and dipping sauces at Catch 35 in Naperville, served weeks before its June 28 closure.

After more than two decades of dishing up fresh halibut, plump scallops, and date‑night memories, Catch 35 on South Washington Street will plate its last entrée June 28. The owners broke the news on the restaurant’s website and social channels, thanking loyal patrons for “making our dream a reality.” Fans who counted on Catch 35 for Easter brunches or … Read more

Walgreens shutters 20-plus stores this June as turnaround plan gains speed

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Walgreens red-and-white logo sign set against a bright blue sky outside a retail pharmacy.

Loss‑making pharmacies in 13 states will close their doors, affecting shoppers from California to West Virginia. Walgreens will close another wave of pharmacies this month, trimming more than 20 under‑performing locations nationwide as part of a three‑year effort to shore up profits and rethink its brick‑and‑mortar strategy. The drug‑store giant, which plans to shutter roughly 1,200 … Read more

Say goodbye to using so many dishes: This portable fryer cooks and stores meals ready to take with you wherever you go

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Ninja Crispi portable glass air fryer frying chicken cutlets and French fries together in a single container

SharkNinja’s glass‑container cooker turns desks, dorms, and job sites into mini kitchens in minutes. For years, shoppers accepted that an air fryer had to dominate the countertop. Not anymore. The new Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System shrinks the 1,500‑watt heating unit into a snap‑on lid—called the PowerPod—so everything from prep to leftovers happens … Read more

Say goodbye to solar panels: The 19th-century dream comes true with this cutting-edge technology that rewrites the rules of energy harvesting

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Rooftop technician in safety gear installing silicon solar panels, illustrating today’s standard photovoltaic technology

After decades of dependence on traditional silicon-based solar panels, scientists are unveiling a promising alternative that could reshape how we tap into the sun. Are you ready for a new era of greener and more affordable solar power? Tracing the roots of modern solar power leads us back to American inventor Charles Fritts, who created … Read more

Confirmed: PepsiCo is closing this factory, leaving nearly 300 employees permanently out of work

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Exterior view of PepsiCo Beverages North America logo on Liberty, NY snack factory slated for closure, eliminating 300 local jobs.

Closure begins May 21, raising fresh concerns about economic stability in Sullivan County. Nearly three decades of PopCorners production in Liberty will come to an abrupt end next month as PepsiCo prepares to close its only Sullivan County facility, shedding roughly 287 positions during a two‑week period that starts May 21, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining … Read more

No gas stations, no bars, no crowds, and no cell phone reception: up to 800 kilometers of this endless desert route promise starlight, solitude, and considerable risk

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Straight two-lane stretch of Nevada’s US Route 50—the “Loneliest Road”—cutting across empty high desert beneath a cloudless blue sky.

On the Ely‑to‑Fernley leg of US Route 50, service stations disappear, phones fall mute, and the Great Basin sky swallows every other sound. If you crave a road so empty it echoes, Nevada has you covered. The 500‑mile middle section of Route 50—dubbed The Loneliest Road in America by Life magazine back in 1986—still challenges motorists to bring … Read more

Closing date confirmed: this beloved restaurant is saying goodbye, but not before hosting a free barbecue in its courtyard with hamburgers and hot dogs

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Rosie’s Cafe interior in Sioux Falls with blue vinyl booths, wicker pendant lamps and retro signs, photographed days before permanent closure.

The beloved Sioux Falls diner, famous for pies and warm hellos, will serve its last plate on June 13, leaving regulars wondering where to find the next slice of “cozy.” For four decades, Rosie’s Cafe has been more than a spot for scrambled eggs—it has been a living scrapbook of neighborhood stories. This Friday the lights … Read more

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