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How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number

You’ve ordered drinks at the bar, and now it’s time to pay. Before you even see the total, the bartender hands you a tablet with a digital tip screen. The typical options are 18%, 20%, 25% — or “custom.” Welcome to one of America’s latest cultural dilemmas: How much should …

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Actress ignored subtle cancer symptom for years before onstage emergency

Alex Kingston, known for her roles on hit shows like “ER” and “Doctor Who,” revealed her battle with uterine cancer in a recent interview. In the first sign that something was wrong, the actress began hemorrhaging onstage in 2024, then ultimately carried on with the show. It wasn’t until six …

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Major cruise line axes inclusive onboard beverage package at Bahamas location

Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package relating to its private island. “As we look to transform the on-island experience, we have evaluated our policies and made the decision that onboard beverage packages will no longer be applicable for drinks on Great Stirrup Cay beginning …

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Pro-Hamas screed blasted through airport speakers in US, Canada after hack

Pro-Hamas and anti-Israel messages were blasted through speakers at airports in the U.S. and Canada following apparent hacks, officials said. One public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, for about 10 minutes. The hacker can be heard saying “Free Palestine” and …

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Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

With the federal government shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, Washington’s official tourism bureau is reminding Americans to visit the city through its “DC is Open” campaign. The nation’s capital “remains open and ready to welcome visitors with so much to see, do, eat and experience,” the campaign says. “The …

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Life expectancy back on track with exception of one age group, study finds

Life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, according to global health research — but mortality rates for teens and young adults are of growing concern. The latest release of The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) includes new and updated estimates of all-cause mortality and life …

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'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was …

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Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets and seek cheap, filling meals

As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal. Eagle Foods, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company behind Hamburger Helper, told Fox News Digital its year-over-year sales rose 14.5% in August. The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced …

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Vegas bets big on family tourism to revive slumping numbers — but not everyone's sold

Las Vegas – While tourism in Las Vegas is down — with just over 3 million visitors in August, a 6.7% decrease from the same time last year — the city continues to draw attention as a desirable destination. Families, meanwhile, have been debating whether it’s a suitable place to …

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