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7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up
7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven is leaning into one of its most popular drinks as it works through a broad overhaul of its locations nationwide. The convenience store company has launched a limited-time Slurpee Drink Happy Hour, offering large Slurpee drinks to rewards members for $1 every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The deal is available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations through Tuesday, Aug. 25. The promotion comes as 7-Eleven counts down to Slurpee Day, which falls on Saturday, July 11. "Slurpee Day is a can't-miss tradition for our customers, and the countdown is…

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by Chris Spiker
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Amazon Launches 30-Minute Deliveries Amid Ultra-Fast Shipping Push: What To Know Amazon Launches 30-Minute Deliveries Amid Ultra-Fast Shipping Push: What To Know
Amazon Launches 30-Minute Deliveries Amid Ultra-Fast Shipping Push: What To Know Amazon customers in several major US cities can now get thousands of everyday items delivered within 30 minutes. The online retail giant's new Amazon Now service is widely available in Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, the company announced in a blog post on Tuesday, May 12. "Rapid expansion" is also underway in dozens of other cities. Amazon Now offers items that customers may need quickly, including fresh produce, dairy, bakery goods, baby supplies, pet products, personal care items, electronics, and household essentials. Alcohol is also available in some areas where …

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by Chris Spiker
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work' Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work'
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work' You might think Dua Lipa has a special partnership with Samsung if you saw some of its TVs in stores, but the pop star is calling that an "Illusion." Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit against the tech giant in a federal court in California on Friday, May 8. The British performer is suing Samsung for $15 million and accuses the company of using her picture without permission on TV boxes. The "One Kiss" singer's lawyers claim that she owns the rights to the photo, titled "Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024." "Samsung's copying and distribution of the [Dua Lipa] image constitutes wi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Key Bridge Collapse That Killed Six Maryland Workers Was ‘Preventable Tragedy': Feds Key Bridge Collapse That Killed Six Maryland Workers Was ‘Preventable Tragedy': Feds
Key Bridge Collapse That Killed Six Maryland Workers Was ‘Preventable Tragedy': Feds The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge — which claimed the life of six construction workers and crippled the Port of Baltimore — was preventable, federal authorities alleged on Tuesday. In a sweeping federal indictment unsealed May 12, the US Department of Justice accused the foreign operators of the massive cargo ship Dali and a top technical superintendent of criminal conduct tied to the catastrophic March 2024 bridge collapse. Federal prosecutors say the disaster that brought Baltimore “to its knees” was the result of reckless safety failures, alleged deception, and dangero…

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by Zak Failla
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Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 144K Vehicles Over Dashboard Glitch More than 144,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled because of a glitch that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 144,049 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, May 1. The affected vehicles are from the model years 2024 through 2026. Drivers could suddenly lose access to critical information like the speedometer and warning lights because the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion. "The system is designed to improve perf…

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by Chris Spiker
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Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get
Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get Applebee's is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat promotion for a limited time. The restaurant chain announced the return of the dine-in-only deal in a news release on Monday, May 11. Guests can choose from Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp, with the option to mix and match during the meal for $15.99. The offer is available at participating locations and includes endless french fries. "It's a saucy, savory, All You Can Eat American summer at Applebee's with the return of our fan-favorite All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites
Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites Starbucks is heading into summer with a colorful new Refresher and the return of horchata-inspired drinks. The coffeehouse chain revealed its summer 2026 menu in a news release on Monday, May 11. The menu launches at Starbucks stores on Tuesday, May 12. The new Tropical Butterfly Refresher features guava and passionfruit flavors, mango-pineapple flavored pearls, and a splash of butterfly pea flower infusion, which gives the drink its bright color. Customers can customize the beverage with lemonade or coconut milk, along with their preferred level of caffeine and B vitamins. Starbucks …

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by Chris Spiker
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Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk A sweet treat sold across the country is now part of a widened food safety warning. Spring & Mulberry expanded its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 8. The affected products were sold online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The expanded recall includes certain lots of Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint Leaf, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, Pure Da…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save
Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save A new White House idea could put a little breathing room back into drivers’ budgets. President Donald Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, May 11, that he wants to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices at the pump climb during the war with Iran. "I think it's a great idea," Trump said in the interview. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll let it phase back in." The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel. That means drivers could save about 18 cents per…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue
Tesla Recalls 218K Model 3, S, X, Y Vehicles: Nhtsa Tesla is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles over rearview camera issues in the latest safety problem for the troubled electric automaker. The recall affects 218,868 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report reported filed on Tuesday, May 5. The affected Teslas include certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, increasing crash risks. That means the vehicles fail to comply with federal rear visibility requirements. Tesla…

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by Chris Spiker
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Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing
Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing A familiar morning TV face is taking on a new primetime challenge. Savannah Guthrie announced on NBC's "Today" on Monday, May 11, that she will host a new NBC game show based on The New York Times puzzle Wordle. Jimmy Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," joined Guthrie during the show's 8 a.m. hour to make the announcement and will serve as an executive producer on the project through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. Episodes will begin airing in 2027. The series will feature teams of players racing to solve five-letter word puzzles, bringing the daily online game into a faster, T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know
Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know Apple is giving its latest Mac software another round of cleanup. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Apple Update Now Live: What To Know About iOS 26.5 The company is pushing updates to macOS 26 Tahoe as it prepares broader design changes for macOS 27, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg says that macOS 27 is expected to address some design quirks in macOS 26 Tahoe, which introduced Apple's Liquid Glass look across the Mac. The current fixes are more immediate. Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 update, released Tuesday, March 24, included bug fixes, security updates, and several feature …

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by Joe Lombardi