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Mother's Day 2025: Where To Find Deals, Perks, Promotions To Honor Moms Mother's Day 2025: Where To Find Deals, Perks, Promotions To Honor Moms
Mother's Day 2025: Where To Find Deals, Perks, Promotions To Honor Moms From breakfast in bed to cake discounts, many companies are helping celebrate moms on Mother's Day. Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11. The holiday's origins date back to the mid-19th century, according to the Smithsonian Institution. West Virginia activist Ann Jarvis organized "Mothers' Work Clubs" to improve health in her community. She eventually launched a "Mother's Friendship Day" to help reunite families divided by the American Civil War. Inspired by her mother's work, Anna Jarvis later pushed for a national holiday to honor the sacrifices and strength of mothers. President Wo…

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On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…

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Netflix Makes Major Changes To Homepage, Adding AI-Powered Searches: See What's New Netflix Makes Major Changes To Homepage, Adding AI-Powered Searches: See What's New
Netflix Makes Major Changes To Homepage, Adding Ai-powered Searches: See What's New Netflix is rolling out a new TV experience that promises faster searching, better suggestions, and a cleaner look. The redesigned TV homepage is part of several changes Netflix announced on Wednesday, May 7. The update features more visible shortcuts and smarter recommendations that adjust to a user's mood and interests. Netflix is also testing out a new mobile search tool that uses generative artificial intelligence. "Obviously, everything starts with great shows and movies that people love," said chief technology officer Elizabeth Stone. "But if you think about all of the areas wher…

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NBA Stars Kemba Walker, Russell Westbrook Launch AI Funeral Service: See What It Does NBA Stars Kemba Walker, Russell Westbrook Launch AI Funeral Service: See What It Does
NBA Stars Kemba Walker, Russell Westbrook Launch AI Funeral Service: See What It Does Two teammates who won a national title at UConn and another basketball star are dishing out assists to people in mourning with a funeral service powered by artificial intelligence. Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, retired all-star Kemba Walker, and former Huskies co-captain Donnell Beverly Jr. are launching the digital concierge called Eazewell, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The AI service hopes to help grieving families with faster, simpler ways to plan funerals and other memorials. Beverly, who won the 2011 NCAA championship alongside Walker, sai…

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WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era
WeightWatchers Files For Bankruptcy, Hopes To Adapt In Weight-Loss Drug Era WeightWatchers is going on a financial diet, aiming to lose $1.15 billion in debt through a fast-track bankruptcy plan. Parent company WW International announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a news release on Tuesday, May 6. The prominent wellness platform has struggled to keep up with more convenient weight-loss options like the drug Ozempic. WeightWatchers said it will remain open for its roughly three million worldwide members during its financial restructuring, which the company expects to last 45 days. "For more than 62 years, WeightWatchers has …

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New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston
New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston A Dominican Republic airline will soon debut in New England, offering low-cost flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet will launch service from Boston Logan International Airport to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The Dominican Republic's national airline will start flights on Thursday, Nov. 20. The airline will fly the route four times a week: Wednesdays through Fridays, as well as Sundays. "The Boston area is home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the US and serves as a key hub for education, b…

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VW Recalls Retro-Themed Electric Van After Winning Major Award: Here's Why VW Recalls Retro-Themed Electric Van After Winning Major Award: Here's Why
VW Recalls Retro-Themed Electric Van After Winning Major Award: Here's Why An award-winning electric van is facing two recalls because of a major design flaw that puts rear passengers at an increased risk of injury during a crash. Volkswagen is recalling all 5,637 of its newly released 2025 ID. Buzz electric vans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The automaker said the third-row bench seat only has two seatbelts, despite seeming to be wide enough for three passengers. The recall was first issued on Wednesday, April 23, just days after the van was crowned 2025 World Car Design of the Year at the New York International Aut…

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University Of New Haven Elevating Sports To NCAA D-I, Joining Northeast Conference University Of New Haven Elevating Sports To NCAA D-I, Joining Northeast Conference
University Of New Haven Elevating Sports To NCAA D-I, Joining Northeast Conference The University of New Haven is taking a huge step up in sports and competing at the level of the UConn Huskies. The Chargers will officially elevate their programs to NCAA Division I. New Haven will become the 10th full-time member of the Northeast Conference on Tuesday, July 1. The move was announced on Tuesday, May 6, by NEC commissioner Noreen Morris and university president Jens Frederiksen. Despite its name, the college has its main campus in West Haven and a satellite campus in Orange. The private university will be the seventh Connecticut school at the NCAA's top leve…

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Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions of Americans may soon have their wages garnished as the Trump administration resumes student loan collections paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 5.3 million borrowers are set to receive wage garnishment notices in the summer of 2025, according to the Department of Education. The federal government officially restarted student loan debt collections on Monday, May 5. Nearly 195,000 borrowers began receiving 30-day warning letters from the Treasury Department. Their Social Security or other federal benefits will be seized through the Treasury Offset …

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GoFundMe Launches Pro Version After Reaching $40B Donation Milestone: Here's Why GoFundMe Launches Pro Version After Reaching $40B Donation Milestone: Here's Why
GoFundMe Launches Pro Version After Reaching $40B Donation Milestone: Here's Why GoFundMe is launching a new platform for nonprofits that aims to transform how charities fundraise. The popular fundraising platform unveiled GoFundMe Pro on Tuesday, May 6. The upgraded version brings together GoFundMe's wide reach with advanced tools built for professional fundraisers. The launch comes as GoFundMe has passed the $40 billion mark for money raised for charities and people in need since the company began in 2010. Nearly 200 million people and organizations have used GoFundMe to give or receive help in 15 years. GoFundMe Pro combines the company's large-scale givin…

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