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Iconic San Diego beaches that sit close to Tijuana closed over dangerous levels of SEWAGE in its waters https://t.co/VAs7ssfOnm — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 31, 2026 The beaches impacted by high bacteria levels extend two miles from the US-Mexico border. The entire shoreline in the Imperial Beach neighborhood has been closed. The Environmental Health and …
Vlogger Tiffany Cianci recently went viral with a video explaining how private equity firms have recently bought up and destroyed well-known brands like Hooters, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Party City and Forever 21, driving these often beloved franchises into bankruptcy. Even worse, she says, the private equity firms have offloaded all the associated debt they took on …
Hudson’s Bay, a 354-year-old retail giant, is closing all stores, blaming tariffs, inflation, and weak consumer spending. Thousands lose jobs as liquidation sales start immediately. The Canada-U.S. trade war takes another victim. With duties on billions in goods, both nations feel the squeeze. Protectionism has a price—one paid by workers and consumers alike. Another retail …
Oh man. It’s ripping already. This looks like the hills above WeHo area/Hollywood Hills. pic.twitter.com/zakXA8tlB2 — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 9, 2025 Mandatory evacuations ordered near the Runyon Canyon area in Hollywood Hills. Encompasses large area with a lot of people in it. pic.twitter.com/OKJ1SNrqWT — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 9, 2025
Waves of restaurants across United States are closing down. Restaurants that used to be American icons and relatively affordable dining establishment. But inflation has changed all of that and these restaurants are no longer. The value they once were and customers simply are choosing higher value options or eating at home. At the same time, …
Users across X shared reports that their Facebook accounts were labeling the image as “altered”, explaining “Independent fact-checkers reviewed a similar photo and said it was altered in a way that could mislead people.” Meta Public Affairs Director Dani Lever later explained on X it was done in error as the systems were meant to …
BREAKING: Facebook is now censoring the iconic image of Trump's defiant fist It's now flagged as MISINFORMATION pic.twitter.com/ePUl5kuMw6 — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 29, 2024 Didn’t Zuckerberg say that image was bad ass. What a turd. h/t Qplus17
An unnamed photo editor at a major news outlet believes it is “dangerous” for the media to highlight the historic photo of former President Trump standing tall after the assignation attempt Saturday, calling it “free PR” for the Trump campaign, according to a report. An Axios media trend assessment on Tuesday argued that the “overuse” …
The iconic Hollywood Arby’s location on Sunset Boulevard recently closed its doors after more than five decades in business. The closure was attributed to a combination of factors, including the pandemic, low foot traffic, rising food costs, and California’s $20-an-hour minimum wage. The restaurant’s general manager, Gary Husch, stated that the minimum wage increase was …
Not sure what their occupancy is, but maybe go easy on those rates! The Hyatt across the st has similar ratings and nearly half the price. pic.twitter.com/AHIam93k50 — Pritesh | Indie Hotels (@PriteshSMB) May 28, 2024
Flatiron is in shambles. The once-thriving Manhattan business district is now a virtual wasteland littered with empty storefronts — with locals blaming spiking crime and the Big Apple’s disastrous post-pandemic retail real estate market. “Big Box” retailers — including Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond and Staples — have fled in the last few years, leaving …
Starting next month, you might need to pay $60 for access to Costco’s famous $1.50 hot dog. That’s because the wholesale retailer will soon be barring non-members from dining at a number of its food courts. Though shopping at Costco and enjoying the chain’s deals and discounts has always required an annual membership, the food …
For decades, car ownership has been a trademark of the American lifestyle, with vehicles becoming symbols of freedom, independence and even rebellion, as well as a necessity. But in 2024, the country’s legendary love story with the automobile appears to have reached a crucial point of potential no return, as cars have become unaffordable to …
