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Hartford, CT
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Popeyes Offers Cajun-Style Turkeys For Thanksgiving: How To Get One Popeyes Offers Cajun-Style Turkeys For Thanksgiving: How To Get One Popeyes Offers Cajun-Style Turkeys For Thanksgiving: How To Get One
Popeyes Offers Cajun-Style Turkeys For Thanksgiving: How To Get One Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its Cajun-Style Turkey in time for Thanksgiving. The fast-food chain announced the return of the popular Cajun-Style Turkey on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The turkey follows several menu additions for Popeyes, including its chicken snack wraps and blueberry-flavored teas. Pre-seasoned and pre-cooked to perfection, the bird arrives frozen and ready to thaw, heat, and serve. "Each turkey is infused with the signature Cajun spices that make Popeyes famous, bringing just the right kick to your holiday table," Popeyes said in a news release. Customers ca…

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Bethesda, MD
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Fire, Crash Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Several Golf Car Brands: See Which Ones Fire, Crash Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Several Golf Car Brands: See Which Ones Fire, Crash Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Several Golf Car Brands: See Which Ones
Fire, Crash Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Several Golf Car Brands: See Which Ones More than 120,000 golf cars are being recalled due to safety issues that could cause fires or crashes, officials said. Textron E-Z-GO and Yamaha issued recalls for a combined 121,700 golf cars, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 16. No injuries have been reported in any of the recalls. The Textron E-Z-GO recall includes about 90,800 personal transportation vehicles sold in the US from September 2019 through June 2025. There were about 7,300 PTVs sold in Canada. The PTVs can leak fuel at a quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fue…

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Hartford, CT
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Major Supermarket Chain Offers $40 Thanksgiving Meals As Grocery Prices Rise Major Supermarket Chain Offers $40 Thanksgiving Meals As Grocery Prices Rise Major Supermarket Chain Offers $40 Thanksgiving Meals As Grocery Prices Rise
Major Supermarket Chain Offers $40 Thanksgiving Meals As Grocery Prices Rise As more Americans worry about affording groceries, Aldi is offering a Thanksgiving dinner deal for as little as $4 per person. Aldi is promoting a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed up to 10 people for about $40. The German supermarket chain announced the deal in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The 21-item meal includes a 14-pound turkey, rolls, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie. "The Aldi commitment to low prices is unwavering and I am thrilled that we are able to offer an even …

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Arlington, VA
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World's Largest Food Company Slashes 16K Jobs, Stock Surges World's Largest Food Company Slashes 16K Jobs, Stock Surges World's Largest Food Company Slashes 16K Jobs, Stock Surges
World's Largest Food Company Slashes 16K Jobs, Stock Surges The world's largest food company is cutting about 16,000 jobs as part of a sweeping cost-saving overhaul, fueling a surge in its shares. Nestlé announced the layoffs in its quarterly earnings release on Thursday, Oct. 16. The Swiss company will slash about 6% of its global workforce through 2027. The move marks one of Nestlé's largest workforce reductions in decades. "The world is changing, and Nestlé needs to change faster," CEO Philipp Navratil said. "This will include making hard but necessary decisions to reduce headcount over the next two years. We will do this wit…

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Hartford, CT
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Taco Bell Expands Crispy Chicken Menu, Launches Fiery Collab: See What's New Taco Bell Expands Crispy Chicken Menu, Launches Fiery Collab: See What's New Taco Bell Expands Crispy Chicken Menu, Launches Fiery Collab: See What's New
Taco Bell Expands Crispy Chicken Menu, Launches Fiery Collab: See What's New Taco Bell is adding different kinds of crunch and heat to its menu. The fast-food chain is relaunching its popular Crispy Chicken lineup nationwide on Thursday, Oct. 16. Taco Bell is also beginning a new collaboration with Frank's RedHot for several spicy menu items. Loaded Nacho Fries are the newest addition to the lineup, which also includes Crispy Chicken Soft Tacos, Burritos, and Strips. Each features the same marinated, tortilla-chip breaded chicken that helped make Taco Bell's crispy lineup very popular when it first launched in December 2024. Taco Bell also said that …

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Hartford, CT
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Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds
Higher Costs Grounding Winter Travel Plans For Most Americans, Survey Finds Winter vacations are feeling out of reach for many Americans, as rising prices and President Donald Trump’s tariffs squeeze household budgets, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Winter Travel Survey on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The personal finance website found that 54% of Americans say inflation will affect their winter travel plans. More than half (51%) also believe that a weaker dollar will impact what they can afford. According to Morgan Stanley, the US dollar's value fell about 11% in the first half of 2025, the biggest drop since 1973. One in four Americans sa…

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Arlington, VA
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Cars Can Roll Away Due To Parking Flaw, Forcing Massive Dodge Recall Cars Can Roll Away Due To Parking Flaw, Forcing Massive Dodge Recall Cars Can Roll Away Due To Parking Flaw, Forcing Massive Dodge Recall
Cars Can Roll Away Due To Parking Flaw, Forcing Massive Dodge Recall Nearly 300,000 Dodge vehicles are being recalled because they can lose their ability to shift into park and roll away, officials said. Stellantis issued the recall for 298,439 Dodge Dart cars, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a notice filed on Thursday, Oct. 9. The recall includes Darts from the model years 2013 through 2016. A detached shifter cable can prevent the sedan from shifting into park, increasing the risk of a crash. "A failure of the shift cable to maintain connection to the transmission can cause an unexpected and unrecov…

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Yonkers, NY
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NBC News Reportedly Slashing Up To 150 Jobs: Here's Why NBC News Reportedly Slashing Up To 150 Jobs: Here's Why NBC News Reportedly Slashing Up To 150 Jobs: Here's Why
NBC News Reportedly Slashing Up To 150 Jobs: Here's Why NBC News is laying off up to 150 employees as the network prepares to split from CNBC and MSNBC, according to reports. About 2% of the NBC News Group workforce was cut, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Impacted employees were expected to be notified on Wednesday, Oct. 15, a source told Variety. Affected employees will be encouraged to apply for the roughly 140 open job postings at NBC News, while a dozen eliminated jobs will be repurposed into new roles. Laid-off workers will receive 60 days' notice, a severance package, and outplacement services. The layoffs c…

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Hartford, CT
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Legal Jam: Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Uncrustables Lookalikes Legal Jam: Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Uncrustables Lookalikes Legal Jam: Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Uncrustables Lookalikes
Legal Jam: Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Uncrustables Lookalikes Trader Joe's is in a sticky situation as Smucker's accuses the supermarket chain of copying its popular Uncrustables sandwiches. The J.M. Smucker Company filed a federal lawsuit against Trader Joe's on Monday, Oct. 13. The Ohio-based maker of Jif peanut butter and Hostess snacks claims that the crustless PB&J sandwiches from Trader Joe's too closely resemble Uncrustables. According to the court filing obtained by Reuters, Smucker says Trader Joe's round, crimped-edge sandwiches and blue packaging mimic Uncrustables' "distinctive" design. "Smucker does not take …

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Hartford, CT
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Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know
Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know Netflix is expanding beyond movies and TV shows into a different and growing form of entertainment. Spotify has reached a deal to bring video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix, the audio streaming giant announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Select shows will be available on Netflix starting in early 2026. The move marks Netflix's first major step into podcasting, offering viewers video versions of hit series that blend sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime. "At Netflix, we're always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want …

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