Travelers can now take advantage of great deals on getaways after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks “Travel Tuesday,” offering special bargains on flights, cruises, hotels, and more. American Airlines is offering domestic flights under $100 to cities like Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and others. Round-trip flights to Europe start … Read more
Researchers at Henry Ford Health and WeightWatchers International have conducted a study that suggests weight loss medications may alter alcohol consumption in individuals participating in the WeightWatchers telehealth weight management program. According to the findings, published in JAMA Network Open, over 40% of participants who used popular weight loss medications while participating in the program … Read more
This year’s Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday sales online saw a significant surge, with deals-driven shoppers breaking spending records. According to industry groups, however, it was primarily higher earners who made up the bulk of these purchases. Despite this, many shoppers took advantage of discounted prices across various categories, driving sales to new heights. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/03/online-retail-record
Coca-Cola has quietly abandoned its promise to achieve a 25% reusable packaging target by 2030, sparking accusations of “greenwashing” from campaigners. The company had previously made a commitment to have 25% of its drinks sold in refillable or returnable containers. However, the page on its website outlining this goal was deleted, and the company now … Read more
NFL quarterback and current Fox broadcaster Tom Brady has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Houston Texans captain Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension, citing “mixed emotions” about the hit that led to a massive skirmish. Al-Shaair made contact with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence while he was attempting to slide, resulting in Lawrence being ruled out … Read more
The final episode of NXT television before the Deadline premium live event on December 7, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featured two Fatal 4-Way “last chance” matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying rounds. Women’s Match: A chaotic match ended with Lola Vice scoring a pinfall after her spinning backfist initially intended for Jaida Parker hit … Read more
HBO Max has confirmed several release dates for its upcoming shows, including Season 3 of Mike White’s The White Lotus, which will premiere in February next year. The new season will feature Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Blackpink’s Lisa, and Natasha Rothwell. According to JB Perrette, CEO and President of … Read more
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has finally reopened its doors after a five-year renovation project. Located just a short walk from my home, this iconic landmark is indeed an awe-inspiring sight. The restoration effort was extensive and had been ongoing since 2017. The cathedral suffered significant damage during a fire in 2019, which left … Read more
California has suspended the sale of raw milk products from Raw Farm LLC due to multiple detections of bird flu virus in the company’s milk supply. The state health department has advised consumers not to consume the products, which include raw whole milk, cream, kefir, butter, and cheese. Raw Farm is voluntarily recalling all its … Read more
A recent study by NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory has revealed unusual ocean surface currents in the Bay of Bengal that challenge traditional models. The research found that these currents move to the left of surface winds, a phenomenon previously thought to occur only in the Southern Hemisphere. The discovery was made using long-term buoy … Read more