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Rick Astley's No. 1 hit has a billion Spotify streams, 38 years after its release

When singer Rick Astley released “Never Gonna Give You Up” at age 21, he never could’ve imagined its modern-day popularity — for multiple reasons.

Social media Jun 4

Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Food & Drink Jun 4

Talenti gelato jars are notoriously hard to open, so the brand is working on a fix

Parenting Jun 4

Mom of older kids refuses to be ‘stroller shamed' at theme parks

This mom is proud to use a stroller for her “big” kids.
Food & Drink Jun 4

12 National Cheese Day deals to save some cheddar

The savory treat gets its own holiday on Wednesday, June 4.
Hartford Jun 4

Local businesses prepare as Hartford Taste returns for its fourth year

For the fourth year, the Hartford Taste festival will take place in the Capital City. “It’s a celebration of all things Hartford,” MetroHartford Alliance President and CEO David Griggs said. “Not just...
Food & Drink Jun 3

McDonald's Snack Wraps are coming back next month. Here's how they've changed

McDonald’s is bringing back a once-popular menu item this year, and fans got a glimpse at when they can expect it.

Food & Drink Jun 1

The future of this popular ice cream chain remains uncertain amid Rite Aid closures

Some are worried that the “greatest ice cream in existence” may soon be unavailable following the Rite Aid closures.
Food & Drink May 31

Starbucks is making a major change to its loyalty program

The coffee giant’s latest change affects rewards members who use their own personal cups to buy beverages.
Parenting May 31

Mom defends letting her kids skip the final week of school: ‘I don't see the point'

“I let them decide if they want to go to school on those last days,” Patricia Horton, a mother in Florida, tells TODAY.com
Food & Drink May 30

Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging grocery chain copies its packaging to confuse customers

Aldi’s store-brand cookies and crackers have packaging that “blatantly copies” products like Chips Ahoy, Wheat Thins and Oreos, the lawsuit says.
Food & Drink May 28

28 National Hamburger Day deals for bunderful savings

If you didn’t get your fix of burgers during Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck because National Hamburger Day is coming in hot today.
Music & Musicians May 27

Train to perform at the Big E Arena in September

The Grammy-winning band Train will headline the Big E Arena this fall. The show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Train, whose hits include “Hey Soul Sister,” “Meet Virginia,” and “Drops of Jupiter,” formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide...
Education May 27

Scripps National Spelling Bee marks 100 years of competition

Who will win the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee? Discover the top contenders and how to watch the event live this week.
news May 27

Here's how many fake reviews Tripadvisor found on its website in 2024

Around 8% of the 31.1 million reviews submitted to Tripadvisor in 2024 were fake. That’s twice the number detected in 2022, according to a company report.
Food & Drink May 24

Here are the best discounts on wine for National Wine Day

On Sunday, May 25, restaurants, grocery stores and wine clubs will be celebrating National Wine Day with some seriously sippable savings.
Florida May 26

Florida has the most-talked-about malls in the U.S.: Report

According to Digital Directory Express, Florida rounded their list with five of the most-talked about malls
Books and literature May 28

Here's where kids and teens can get freebies for completing their summer reading

School’s out but that doesn’t mean the pages have to stop turning. Here are some incentives to get your young ones to keep reading this summer.
Indianapolis 500 May 23

Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles race to dramatic finish in first-ever Wienie 500

The inaugural Wienie 500, which was the first time all six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles were together, took place ahead of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.
Lifestyle May 26

The No. 1 country Americans want to move to most, says survey of over 100,000 people

More than 100,000 Americans have expressed interest in relocating, with Portugal as the top choice. What makes it so appealing?