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Saturday, October 31, 2020
FOX NEWS: 225K couples with pandemic-postponed weddings owe $3.7B in loans
225K couples with pandemic-postponed weddings owe $3.7B in loans
A recent report from Loanry shows hundreds of thousands of couples are paying back loans for weddings that haven’t even happened yet.
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FOX NEWS: TikTok hack for opening coffee creamer stuns internet
TikTok hack for opening coffee creamer stuns internet
A TikTok user posted a video showing an easy hack for breaking the foil on bottles of coffee creamer, using the lid of the bottle.
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FOX NEWS: Atlanta restaurant owner apologizes after Black couple is booted from restaurant over sneaker policy
Atlanta restaurant owner apologizes after Black couple is booted from restaurant over sneaker policy
Umi owner Farshid Arshid told a Fox affiliate that the incident was the result of a “completely, 100% operational mistake on our end.”
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FOX NEWS: Canada Dry settles ginger ale lawsuit over 'real ginger' claims, agrees to pay over $200G
Canada Dry settles ginger ale lawsuit over 'real ginger' claims, agrees to pay over $200G
Canada Dry settled a class-action lawsuit brought against the company by a Canadian man who alleged that the product's advertising insinuated that the soda had health benefits.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
FOX NEWS: London cathedral honors beloved stray cat with memorial service
London cathedral honors beloved stray cat with memorial service
Southwark Cathedral in London held a memorial service on Wednesday for a stray cat that had made the cathedral her home for 12 years.
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FOX NEWS: Twin girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween
Twin girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween
A mom in Oklahoma claims she’s been waiting for years to dress her twin girls as the 2020 presidential candidates.
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FOX NEWS: Colorado jury convicts man in 2018 killing of sheriff’s deputy
Colorado jury convicts man in 2018 killing of sheriff’s deputy
A Colorado jury on Thursday convicted a man in the killing of a sheriff’s deputy in 2018.
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FOX NEWS: 'Cosplay cats' dazzle for Halloween in elaborate costumes: 'A heck of a lot of fun'
'Cosplay cats' dazzle for Halloween in elaborate costumes: 'A heck of a lot of fun'
Watch out, kids — these cats could claw their way to the top of a costume competition.
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FOX NEWS: College student horrified after submitting paper with profane title as placeholder
College student horrified after submitting paper with profane title as placeholder
But will she make the grade?
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FOX NEWS: Twins girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween
Twins girls, 4, wear Trump, Biden costumes for Halloween
A mom in Oklahoma claims she’s been waiting for years to dress her twin girls as the 2020 presidential candidates.
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FOX NEWS: Animal rescue group flies hundreds of pets from Hawaii to northwest US
Animal rescue group flies hundreds of pets from Hawaii to northwest US
Maybe a vacation to Hawaii isn’t going to happen for you anytime soon, but how about a pet from the "Aloha State?"
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FOX NEWS: TikTok user's carrot-chopping antics stun Internet: 'I think he's my soulmate'
TikTok user's carrot-chopping antics stun Internet: 'I think he's my soulmate'
TikTok user and true innovator Steel.Jobe has become something of a social-media sensation after he was filmed biting apart a carrot and spitting it back into his blender.
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FOX NEWS: Massachusetts restaurant ‘shocked’ by $700 tip
Massachusetts restaurant ‘shocked’ by $700 tip
Brewer’s Tap & Table in Waltham, Massachusetts, received a $700 tip on a $168 meal on Saturday afternoon.
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Show HN: What would mechanical programming look like?
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
FOX NEWS: Long Island country club fined $17,000 for wedding where 30 people got COVID-19
Long Island country club fined $17,000 for wedding where 30 people got COVID-19
Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone announced Wednesday that the North Fork Country Club would be fined $17,000 for hosting a wedding on Oct. 17.
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FOX NEWS: Drive-thru car washes transform into haunted houses for Halloween scares
Drive-thru car washes transform into haunted houses for Halloween scares
Get a scare – and a shine.
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FOX NEWS: Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
Enclosed plastic dining pods may cause more harm than good due to lingering aerosols, doctors say
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FOX NEWS: Pizza to the Polls: How to get free food when voting in-person
Pizza to the Polls: How to get free food when voting in-person
One slice of patriotism, please.
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FOX NEWS: Trump-shaped fruits are in 'big demand' before election, Chinese farmer says
Trump-shaped fruits are in 'big demand' before election, Chinese farmer says
Hey, that pepper looks familiar.
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FOX NEWS: Stouffer's, the frozen food brand, is debuting a merch shop featuring its own clothing
Stouffer's, the frozen food brand, is debuting a merch shop featuring its own clothing
Get ready for mac & cheese-themed T-shirts and lasagna-emblazoned fanny packs.
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FOX NEWS: 'Medicated' Halloween edibles resembling name-brand candy prompt Indiana State Police warning
'Medicated' Halloween edibles resembling name-brand candy prompt Indiana State Police warning
Parents in Indiana have been warned to be extra vigilant with any Halloween candy given to their young trick-or-treaters this year.
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FOX NEWS: Dunkin’ releasing seasonal menu with winter flavors Nov. 4
Dunkin’ releasing seasonal menu with winter flavors Nov. 4
So long, pumpkin spice.
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FOX NEWS: Kentucky man, 18, helps pay for elderly Kroger customer’s groceries
Kentucky man, 18, helps pay for elderly Kroger customer’s groceries
Teo Jordan, 18, from Covington, Ky., was bagging groceries at Kroger when an elderly customer was unable to pay for all his groceries. Instead of letting the cashier return some of the items, Jordan decided to pay the difference.
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FOX NEWS: McDonald's offering free taste of its newest McCafe menu items
McDonald's offering free taste of its newest McCafe menu items
McDonald’s really wants you to know it's getting into the bakery game.
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FOX NEWS: Burger King's new drive-thru menus will guess what you want to eat
Burger King's new drive-thru menus will guess what you want to eat
Restaurant Brands International is planning to “modernize the drive-thru experience” at more than 10,000 Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes locations with new technology.
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FOX NEWS: Miller High Life fan wins backyard dive bar after entering contest
Miller High Life fan wins backyard dive bar after entering contest
The backyard dive bar is valued at $10K by the beer company.
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FOX NEWS: Burger King Japan reveals 'Fake Burger' ingredients
Burger King Japan reveals 'Fake Burger' ingredients
Burger King Japan debuted its new limited-time sandwich late last week.
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FOX NEWS: White Castle closing on morning of Election Day to encourage employees to vote
White Castle closing on morning of Election Day to encourage employees to vote
White Castle will close restaurants on Election Day to allow workers to vote and still pay them
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FOX NEWS: Kyle Busch wins Texas NASCAR playoff race 3 days after it started
Kyle Busch wins Texas NASCAR playoff race 3 days after it started
Kyle Busch won his first race of 2020 at Texas Motor Speedway taking the checkered flag at the delayed Autotrader EcoPark Automotive 500. The race was red-flagged for rain on Sunday and restarted Wednesday evening.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
FOX NEWS: Influencer overstays lease at Hamptons house, refuses to pay $14,000 rent: report
Influencer overstays lease at Hamptons house, refuses to pay $14,000 rent: report
An Instagram influencer has been accused of refusing to pay rent on a house in the Hamptons -- even while she reportedly stayed at the house for several months after her short-term lease had ended.
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FOX NEWS: ‘Baby Yoda’ pumpkin unveiled by Ohio artist, wants people to ‘appreciate his cuteness’
‘Baby Yoda’ pumpkin unveiled by Ohio artist, wants people to ‘appreciate his cuteness’
A giant pumpkin has been decorated in a way that may interest “Star Wars” fans.
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FOX NEWS: Chewy launches telehealth service for pets
Chewy launches telehealth service for pets
Telemedicine has grown in popularity as the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans home. Now their pets can get in on it, too.
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FOX NEWS: Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold
Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold
This opossum is dressed to impress.
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FOX NEWS: Dentists warning against TikTok trend where users glue fake fangs to their teeth
Dentists warning against TikTok trend where users glue fake fangs to their teeth
This TikTok trend has people biting off more than they can chew.
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FOX NEWS: Engaged couples are making several big changes to their wedding celebrations amid pandemic: survey
Engaged couples are making several big changes to their wedding celebrations amid pandemic: survey
Couples who have had their wedding celebrations affected by the coronavirus pandemic are proceeding with plans that reflect the current health crisis.
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FOX NEWS: Texas woman's stripper-themed Halloween display leads to clash with homeowners association
Texas woman's stripper-themed Halloween display leads to clash with homeowners association
The Richmond woman says her HOA requested she remove her creative Halloween decor.
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FOX NEWS: Wildlife officers free Colorado buck with antlers tangled in hammock
Wildlife officers free Colorado buck with antlers tangled in hammock
Hammock time was not relaxing for this buck.
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FOX NEWS: Wendy's is giving away new chicken sandwich for free for 2 weeks
Wendy's is giving away new chicken sandwich for free for 2 weeks
Fans can get a free “Classic Chicken Sandwich” with any purchase from the Wendy’s app or in a Wendy’s restaurant.
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FOX NEWS: Oregon sheriff's deputies help hitchhiker safely get to and from court appearance
Oregon sheriff's deputies help hitchhiker safely get to and from court appearance
Need a ride?
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
FOX NEWS: Burger King's Halloween stunt in Sweden has Ronald McDonald-like clown creepily appearing in bathroom mirror
Burger King's Halloween stunt in Sweden has Ronald McDonald-like clown creepily appearing in bathroom mirror
In all fairness, ghost clowns are probably scarier than Bloody Mary.
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FOX NEWS: Largest food bank in US sees demand double amid coronavirus pandemic
Largest food bank in US sees demand double amid coronavirus pandemic
Millions are focused on making ends meet and keeping bellies full as the pandemic continues.
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FOX NEWS: Denny's to offer 'Blue Moons Over My Hammy' sandwich made with blue bread on Halloween
Denny's to offer 'Blue Moons Over My Hammy' sandwich made with blue bread on Halloween
The best way to celebrate Halloween is with some unnaturally blue food.
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FOX NEWS: Restaurant thief found sleeping in bathroom with booze, half-eaten cheesecake
Restaurant thief found sleeping in bathroom with booze, half-eaten cheesecake
This might have been the worst time to take a nap.
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FOX NEWS: YouTube influencers feeding kids unhealthy diet habits with junk, fast foods: study
YouTube influencers feeding kids unhealthy diet habits with junk, fast foods: study
Kid YouTubers hawking foods from McDonald's, Hershey's, Taco Bell, Coca-Cola and more are negatively influencing children viewers: study.
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FOX NEWS: Oklahoma couple weds in Dunkin' drive-thru where they first met
Oklahoma couple weds in Dunkin' drive-thru where they first met
John Thompson first met Dunkin’ manager Sugar Thompson (née Good) in 2015, when she was working the drive-thru during his daily trips for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
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FOX NEWS: Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk
Oreo builds asteroid-proof bunker above permafrost line, fills it with cookies and powdered milk
The threat of asteroids striking the Earth and causing a global catastrophe has inspired some groups to build bunkers to not only protect survivors but also to ensure the safety of certain plants and animals.
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Monday, October 26, 2020
FOX NEWS: Cold temperatures, vitamin A can help the body burn more fat, study shows
Cold temperatures, vitamin A can help the body burn more fat, study shows
A new study has found that cold temperatures and vitamin A help humans burn more fat in an attempt to keep the body warm.
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FOX NEWS: Clip of cat walking the wrong way down an escalator goes viral
Clip of cat walking the wrong way down an escalator goes viral
The video reportedly took place at a library in China.
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FOX NEWS: Trumps host Halloween celebration at White House with coronavirus safety tweaks
Trumps host Halloween celebration at White House with coronavirus safety tweaks
Trick or treat.
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FOX NEWS: Cat learns new 'trick,' ends up flooding owners' home
Cat learns new 'trick,' ends up flooding owners' home
Amber, a 1-year-old Bengal cat, ended up causing some serious damage to its owners' home after learning how to turn on the sink and plug the drain hole.
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FOX NEWS: Groom-to-be tells pregnant fiancee that he doesn't want her wearing 'form-fitting' dress, faces backlash
Groom-to-be tells pregnant fiancee that he doesn't want her wearing 'form-fitting' dress, faces backlash
A groom-to-be is apparently in trouble with his fiancée after he questioned her choice of wedding dress. According to him, his bride-to-be, who is pregnant with the couple’s first child, shouldn’t wear a dress that show’s off her pregnant belly.
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