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Hartford, CT
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Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…
Arlington, VA
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Fire Risk From Leaking Gas Sparks Massive Toyota Recall: What To Know
More than 105,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a fuel tube could leak gasoline, increasing the risk of a fire. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 105,794 Land Cruiser Hybrid SUVs, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Land Cruisers are from the 2024 through 2027 model years. The problem involves a connection between a plastic fuel tube near the gas tank and a metal tube that delivers fuel to the engine. The connection could come apart if a retaining clip is lifted, allowing gas to leak.…
Hartford, CT
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Millions Of Toothpaste Tubes Recalled From Several Brands: See If Yours Is Affected
More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several children's varieties featuring popular characters. Pritam International Private Limited issued the voluntary recall for 17 toothpaste products, the Food and Drug Administration said in a report classified on Monday, Oct. 19. The recall affects Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU toothpaste distributed across the US. The products are being recalled because of "deviations" from federal manufacturing standards for medications. The FDA didn't further explain what specific issue prompted the recall. The r…
Hartford, CT
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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …
Westfield, NJ
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This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …
Newington, CT
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Sally's Apizza Reveals Newington Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans
Sally's Apizza is expanding across the Northeast as the iconic New Haven pizzeria prepares to open another restaurant in Connecticut. The chain revealed the opening date for its newest location at 3329 Berlin Turnpike in Newington in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A grand opening celebration will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The restaurant's hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. It'll stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This will be the eighth Sally's location, six of which are in Connecticut. "We're thrilled to continue growing o…
Springfield, MA
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Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find
Big Y is adding new tools to help customers order freshly prepared meals. The supermarket chain has launched in-store ordering kiosks at all 79 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Customers can also place orders online for pickup or delivery through a new partnership with Instacart. The kiosks allow shoppers to customize meals from Big Y's kitchen menu, including 'Wich Way sandwiches, wraps, bowls, pizza, fried seafood meals, and sushi. Customers can also order meals online for same-day pickup or schedule catering orders in a…
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds. U.S. News said its updated methodol…
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them
Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…
Hartford, CT
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Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them
Lay's is introducing new holiday-inspired potato chip flavors, including some unusual and festive combinations. The snack brand announced its limited-edition Holi-LAY'S lineup in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new flavors will begin arriving at stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 25, with more varieties coming in November and December. The collection includes chips inspired by traditional Thanksgiving dishes, along with chocolate-covered varieties for the Christmas season. "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role…
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