Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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When you’re deciding which apps to download next, some Apple experts have a suggestion: avoid those that take unnecessary steps to track your location so that they can profit off of you via third-party advertisers.
While it’s true that avoiding apps ...

Apple Experts Are Warning Customers Not To Download These Unnecessary Apps—They’re Tracking Your Location: Weather Apps & More

Hulu is having an outage, with more than 50,000 reports noted on Down Detector late on Monday night, although the number of reports has already begun to drop off. There’s no indication of what has caused the outage, but the official Hulu Support account on X acknowledged the issue, saying, “We are aware of a technical issue impacting access for some Hulu subscribers and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.”

Hulu is down for a lot of people right now

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Giant Freakin Robot reports that Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free subscription tier for existing subscribers and asking them to choose a new plan to stay tuned into the world's largest streamer.

Netflix cancels cheapest plan as subscribers have to choose

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A NEW telephone scam is on the rise, but experts say there are key ways to protect yourself. Phishing emails are being displaced by a new scheme known as voice phishing, which is carried out over the phone. In such an arrangement, scammers call unsuspecting individuals and dupe them into...

‘Just hang up’ Millions of Android and iPhone owners told if anyone asks for three things – and beware ‘spoof’ trick

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

I travel to 20+ countries a year sharing my firsthand knowledge of reward travel, travel credit card deals, travel tips and more. Tipping has become a real point of contention for many people in the United States. In my humble opinion, tipping is frankly out of control and I’ve written numerous posts on the subject, like this one that asks: Should you tip on takeout?

Don’t fall for it: The restaurant tipping scam that makes you tip extra without knowing

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Gina and her trainee kept approaching the table, asking, "Hey guys, are you ready?" But the family ignored them.

Server furious after family of three places $184 order right before closing, leaves only $2 tip

Websites may sell your email address to spammers or leak your address in a data breach. An email alias service hides your real email address and makes it easier to curb spam. Choose an email alias service like Proton Mail for top-notch encryption, or AnonAddy for easy, on-the-fly alias generation.

Stop Giving Companies Your Real Email—Do This Instead

Takoma Park, MD

Cielo Rojo’s co-owners Carolina McCandless and executive chef David Perez opened a new Mission-style burrito shop called San Pancho in the heart of artsy Takoma Park on Saturday, July 13. Lines immediately followed out the door, with its first fans clamoring for a taste of the West Coast comfort food favorite. On Sunday, San Pancho actually sold out of burritos and had to temporarily shut down until a new shipment of tortillas from the Mexican state of Sonora arrive on Tuesday.

Takoma Park’s New San Francisco-Styled San Pancho Is Already a Sold-Out Success

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Part 1 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining. The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of Covington, was a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area dining experience. Located at 1501 Dixie Highway (US 25/42), the White Horse was one of more than a dozen restaurants along what was once called the “Gourmet Strip.”

Our Rich History: White Horse Tavern, a fine dining experience on the ‘Gourmet Strip’

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San Pablo, CA

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Pollo Campero will soon open a new Bay Area location of its popular fried chicken chain. East Bay Nosh reports that the Guatemalan-born restaurant’s latest store will debut in the city of San Pablo, with a projected opening date of late 2025. The new 2,619-square-foot building will have an attached drive-thru and join a shopping center at the corner of San Pablo Avenue and San Pablo Dam Road.

A New Location of Pollo Campero Is Coming to the East Bay

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Los Angeles, CA

Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Levain Bakery, the iconic New York desserts shop famous...

Cult-Favorite Cookie Shop Levain Bakery Expands LA Footprint With a Second Location

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

It’s kitten season, and FAAS is filled with fabulous baby felines! Some of these soft, sweet, adorable creatures are ready for forever homes, and many others are in need of foster homes.

Kitten Season at the Alameda Animal Shelter

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The customer, who almost got a favor from the manager, lost it all because of poor behavior.

Restaurant manager's savage reply shows exactly how to handle rude and entitled customers

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Don’t Forget to Tip Your Eater

Justine Jones is the editor of Eater Twin Cities. Dear readers, thanks for all you do to keep Eater Twin Cities humming with tips about restaurants...

Don’t Forget to Tip Your Eater

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