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DHL Ends High-Value Delivery Pause As Trump's Tariffs Spark Customs Backlog DHL Ends High-Value Delivery Pause As Trump's Tariffs Spark Customs Backlog
DHL Ends High-Value Delivery Pause As Trump's Tariffs Spark Customs Backlog A major global shipping company has lifted its pause on high-value shipments to the US after stopping them for a week due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. DHL has resumed business-to-consumer deliveries for packages with declared values of $800 or more. The company made the announcement in a website update on Monday, April 28.  The German shipping giant paused high-value shipments on Monday, April 21. DHL warned customers that the latest tariff-driven rule changes to inspections had overwhelmed its clearance systems, triggering multi-day delays. The re…

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Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots is ramping up its comeback plans under new ownership by opening more than 130 stores, including nearly two dozen in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The discount chain plans to reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May, Variety Wholesalers announced in a news release on Monday, April 28. Pennsylvania (13 stores) and Virginia (10 stores) are among the top states for returning locations. Big Lots will reopen 54 stores on Thursday, May 1, and 78 locations on Thursday, May 15. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overw…

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KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu For the first time in more than five years, a sweet fan-favorite is back on KFC's menus nationwide. KFC is bringing back chicken and waffles on Monday, April 28, the fast-food chain announced in a news release. The sweet and savory pairing features KFC's famous crispy fried chicken, Liège-style waffles, and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. The limited-time return marks the first nationwide offering of the item since its brief comeback in 2019. "We believe chicken and waffles is an American icon, said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC's US president. "Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried s…

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Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home
Buy Now, Pay Later Fuels Summer Travel – But Debt Could Follow You Home Plenty of Americans are ready to pack their bags this summer – but some could still be paying for their vacations long after the trip ends. Nearly one in five summer travelers (18%) plan to use buy now, pay later services to cover some of their vacation costs in 2025. The findings were part of NerdWallet's 2025 Summer Travel Report. These short-term installment loans may seem like an easy way to book a trip without a big upfront payment, but financial experts warn they can lead to more debt than many travelers expect. "Americans are determined to travel this summer, but they're gettin…

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Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Nearly two in three Americans worry more about running out of money than dying, according to a new survey. Allianz Life released its 2025 Annual Retirement Study on Tuesday, April 22. The life insurance provider found that 64% of US adults fear going broke more than death. That fear cuts across generations but is most common among Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s, with 70% saying they worry about outliving their savings. Millennials followed at 66%, while 61% of baby boomers said they share the same concern. The biggest financial concerns were inflation, taxes, and Social Security. "Wit…

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NY Native, Former Knick Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career NY Native, Former Knick Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career
NY Native, Former Knick Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career A legendary college basketball star known for his outstanding shooting is ending his 14-year professional career that took him around the world, including the Olympics. Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 23. The Glens Falls, New York, native became a national sensation during his time at Brigham Young University. The 36-year-old last played for Sagesse SC in the Lebanese Basketball League. "I owe a lot of who I am today to this game and it's not easy to say goodbye as a player but the time has come and I'm excited for what’s next in life,…

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Millions In NY Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In NY Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In NY Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…

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Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers
Record Ocean Heat Causes Coral Disaster, Bleaching Most Of Earth's Reefs: Researchers The most severe global coral bleaching event ever recorded is underway, with most of the world's reefs hit by damaging heat stress, according to scientists. The devastating bleaching has affected 84% of the world's reefs, the International Coral Reef Initiative said on Wednesday, April 23. The non-government organization first declared the fourth global bleaching event in April 2024. One year later, the crisis continues to grow, with alerts now issued across 82 countries and territories between January 2023 and March 2025. "We know coral bleaching is accelerating as our ocea…

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Long Island Native Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report Long Island Native Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report
Long Island Native Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report The executive producer of "60 Minutes" has resigned, saying he could no longer run the news program independently as the TV show is locked in a legal battle with President Donald Trump, according to reports. Bill Owens announced his resignation in a memo to staff on Tuesday, April 22, The New York Times reported. The Greenwich, Connecticut, resident has worked at CBS News for 34 years. A native of Oyster Bay, New York, Owens is just the third executive producer in the news magazine show's 57-year run. Since 2019, he has led the nation's No. 1 news program through landmark int…

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Business
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles every time they ride with Uber or order from Uber Eats under a new partnership. The program officially launched on Tuesday, April 22, giving early access to SkyMiles members who had signed up for a waitlist. All other customers can start linking their accounts on Thursday, April 24, according to a news release. The move ends the airline's longtime partnership with Lyft and marks a new chapter for the SkyMiles loyalty program as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. "SkyMiles membership is about giving Delta's loyal customers more ways to …

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