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It’s ugly, expensive, and has been the butt of more jokes – and more safety recalls – than we can count since it was introduced in 2019. Now, its days are numbered. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced on X, formerly Twitter, which he also owns, that Cybertruck production is “winding down” at the gi-normous
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Buy your Epic Pass before prices increase on Nov. 15 for the 2026/27 season of skiing and riding already underway in some top resorts around the world. Warning – The longer you procrastinate before the price increase date, the busier the website will be, along with waiting time to reach a live customer service agent.
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Whether you are a NYC native like me, moved here recently, or a visitor experiencing the greatest city on the planet, these are the best FREE things to do in New York City. This list offers something for everybody, including FREE museums and sightseeing, FREE guided tours, FREE tickets to late night TV shows,
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Once again this year, many national restaurant chains are offering free meals to Veterans and Active Duty service members on Veterans Day 2026, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Most of the deals are dine-in only, and all require proof of service, including a military ID, DD-214, VA card or veteran designation on a driver’s license. Here’s the
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Get FREE admission to more than 250 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions on the first Saturday and and Sunday of every month, via the nationwide Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present
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Some simple daily exercises and on-slope tips especially for those of us 55+ can prevent aches, pains and worse during snow season. Here are some work-out suggestions and more to help you get fit now and stay fit and injury-free during the season.
Movies on the cheap – AMC has changed it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – FREE meals for Military on Veterans Day, Applebee’s brings back Sizzlin’ Skillets, KFC brings back snack buckets, Burger King upgrades its chicken nuggets, new value meals at TGIFridays,
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Cold weather can damage your vehicle, your driving experience, your comfort, even your safety and those of your passengers. Driving hazards caused by freezing rain, snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures can create dangerous driving situations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs even without a life-threatening accident. These easy maintenance tips will winterize your car outside and inside.
This is a great time to be in NYC, for fall foliage in parks and gardens, FREE ice skating in NYC parks, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives, the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a FREE Diwali Festival and other holiday happenings begin – and more. It all helps make New York City the greatest
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