Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Shaquille O'Neal's massive Windermere home discounted by $3 million
The home, which according to the Wall Street Journal, is about 31,000 square feet and was originally listed in 2018 for $28 million.
The home, which according to the Wall Street Journal, is about 31,000 square feet and was originally listed in 2018 for $28 million.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Move over, pumpkin spice: Krispy Kreme debuts caramel glazed doughnuts for fall
Krispy Kreme is debuting two new doughnut flavors for fall: a caramel glaze and a salted double-caramel crunch.
Krispy Kreme is debuting two new doughnut flavors for fall: a caramel glaze and a salted double-caramel crunch.
Second Harvest Food Bank doubled distribution during COVID-19 pandemic
The organization went from handing out 150,000 meals a day before the pandemic to 300,000 meals a day almost overnight
The organization went from handing out 150,000 meals a day before the pandemic to 300,000 meals a day almost overnight
Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly
The new line, called “Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein,” was launched “to make better use of the planet’s resources,” the announcement said.
The new line, called “Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein,” was launched “to make better use of the planet’s resources,” the announcement said.
New Universal Orlando hotel with nightly rates as low as $79 to open this December
The resort reportedly features a restaurant for casual dining, a lobby bar, a sunset lounge, two pools, and two pool bars.
The resort reportedly features a restaurant for casual dining, a lobby bar, a sunset lounge, two pools, and two pool bars.
Key West votes to limit cruise ships because of coronavirus pandemic
Three coronavirus-related referendums were voted on Tuesday, all of which were proposed to protect the health of Key West residents and cruisers.
Three coronavirus-related referendums were voted on Tuesday, all of which were proposed to protect the health of Key West residents and cruisers.
In month of October, shoppers stocked up on ammo
Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.
Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.
These stores, restaurants are CLOSED on Election Day
On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.
On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.
Couples owe $3.7B for canceled or delayed weddings due to COVID-19
According to Loanry's website, 225,000 couples are paying back loans for weddings that have not happened this year.
According to Loanry's website, 225,000 couples are paying back loans for weddings that have not happened this year.
Netflix is raising its subscription prices
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
Walmart to extend shopping hours ahead of holiday season
Walmart will also continue to host senior hours for shoppers 60 and older one hour before the store opens.
Walmart will also continue to host senior hours for shoppers 60 and older one hour before the store opens.
Costco drops coconut milk brand over monkey labor allegations, PETA says
PETA accuses a coconut milk supplier in Thailand of using chained monkeys to pick coconuts.
PETA accuses a coconut milk supplier in Thailand of using chained monkeys to pick coconuts.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As tourism struggles, Gov. DeSantis backs lifting travel restrictions
With advances in rapid testing and airline cleaning protocols, Governor DeSantis said relaxing rules about travelers would help Central Florida.
With advances in rapid testing and airline cleaning protocols, Governor DeSantis said relaxing rules about travelers would help Central Florida.
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Free Chick-fil-A gift basket offer circulating on Facebook is a hoax
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.