Lifestyle
You can change your Instagram feed so it looks less like TikTok and only shows posts from your friends. Here’s how
Facebook launches his new feature ”Reels” on Instagram in 50 countries around the world. Lorenzo Di Cola | NurPhoto | Getty Images Instagram is catching heat for copying rival TikTok. On Monday, Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian both posted stories that read: “Make Instagram Instagram Again. Strop trying to be tiktok I just want to […]
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These are the cheapest — and most expensive — cities in Europe to visit this year
It may seem paradoxical, but a trip to Europe may be a way to save money on travel this year. Amid a global scramble to find ways to save money while traveling, hotel rates dropped in many European cities. Average airfares originating from the United States are also down, according to travel specialists. Another boon […]
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $790 million. Here’s how much would go to taxes if there’s a winner
Scott Olson | Getty Images If you manage to beat the odds and land the next Mega Millions jackpot, don’t forget that Uncle Sam will snatch a slice of the windfall. The top prize has surged to $790 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers pulled Friday night. If won […]
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Top travel tips: 5 ways to save money on flights and hotels as prices rise
1. Finding cheaper flights Those who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren’t, according to a survey of budget travelers by the booking site VacationRenter. Top strategies include booking with a budget carrier (52%), sticking to one carry-on bag (48%), using credit card points or rewards (39%) and tracking […]
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Chipotle union files complaint with labor board after chain shutters Maine restaurant seeking to organize
A Chipotle Mexican Grill sign is seen in the Park Slope neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A union pushing to organize workers at Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after the burrito chain said it would permanently close […]
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If you win the $630 million Mega Millions jackpot, here’s how much would go to taxes
MARK RALSTON | AFP | Getty Images So you didn’t win the $555 million Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night. The glass half-full view? Phew! You dodged a huge tax bill. Of course, you get another shot in the next drawing to land a windfall — and then give a boatload of it to Uncle Sam. […]
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A can of Coca-Cola for $13? Prices are rising on one of Europe’s most popular islands
A seaside restaurant charges 30 euros ($30) for a burger. A large sunbed at an upscale beach club can cost 500 euros in August. And a table at a “VIP” nightclub can run into the thousands. Though Spain is generally considered a reasonably priced travel destination, the Spanish island of Ibiza has long been known […]
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Restaurants are short-staffed, and that’s taking a big toll on customers and workers alike
A waiter works at a restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 3, 2022. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images Jeff Rothenberg has grown accustomed to long wait times at restaurants, even when tables are visibly open. “Another restaurant we went to had open seats outside, but when we went to the host, they mentioned […]
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Thailand ends almost all travel restrictions — but one key rule remains
Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know the country is “allowing almost everything” again. That’s according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the governmental entity responsible for promoting tourism to the country. Masks are no longer required, and the country’s color-coded system — which placed limits that […]
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These Americans all left the U.S. for Mexico—here’s how they found their ‘perfect location’ and made it happen
In 2006, after years of living paycheck to paycheck in California, I decided to move to Mexico. I was 50, and a prior vacation in the beautiful coastal town of Mazatlán had convinced me that an easier, happier and more affordable lifestyle was possible. And I was right. Now, at 66, having spent the past 15 years […]
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