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Welcome to 2025 and a barrage of suspect emails.I’ve been swamped so far this year with phony emails supposedly from American Airlines, Medicare and other health insurance providers, alerts that I’ve won a free seat cushion or tool set, another collection from senders who aren’t really FedEx, and several warning me – helpfully – that there’s a virus on my computer.
Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, the Regal Cinemas chain is showcasing the ten Best Picture nominations for the 2025 Oscar for just $5-$7 each. Catch up on films you missed, or see a favorite again.
Updated styling including a re-designed interior, loaded with safety features, improved handling for on and off-road driving, a new audio system, generous ten-year warranty and under $30,000. What’s not to love about the all-new seven-passenger three-row 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.
Winter driving requires more space between you and the vehicle ahead, more attention to changeable road conditions and more time to get to your destination safely. Winter driving also requires less speed on icy or slick roadways, less dependence on technology like anti-lock brakes and traction control, and less trust of other drivers.
Score a personal touchdown with one of these meal deals for Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9, 2025, so you don’t have to spend a fortune feeding the crew.
Scammers and fraudsters know that online dating websites see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the bad guys are busy trolling for lonely men and women, especially seniors living alone. Avoid these romance scams that will break your heart, even steal your life savings.
International visitors to the United Kingdom, including from the United States and Canada, now require a new travel document called an ETA. You won’t be allowed entry without it, but you can get one easily online before you travel.
Dining out on Valentine’s Day is no longer just for couples, it’s also for families and friends. The top 100 romantic restaurants in the USA offer a mix of price ranges and levels of formality. Cuisines include steakhouses, Italian, French, Japanese and seafood menus.
With the average price of a new vehicle averaging $50,000, plus high interest rates on car loans, it’s ever more important to get the best value for your money. So which are the best SUVs and crossovers on the market? Best electric and hybrid? Best small car? Best minivan? Best pick-up? Their names are – overwhelmingly – Honda, Hyundai and Kia.
NYC Restaurant Week is January 21 to February 9. That’s really three weeks but who is counting. It’s your annual chance to sample more than 500 participating restaurants with a Prix Fixe two-course lunch or or three-course dinner for $30-$60.