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Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back

See if any of this sounds familiar: ● You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month — telling yourself you’ll try again later. ● You feel rushed into an online purchase you regret, but there’s no option to undo...
Some quirky ideas for repurposing those Thanksgiving leftovers

So you’ve arisen the day after Thanksgiving, perhaps feeling a little groggy and still recovering from the turkey coma — yes, I know, I’ve also read the studies that it’s not the tryptophan that makes you sleepy. Agree to disagree. Anyway, the question now becomes, what to do with the...
Holiday diners thrilled with return of Thanksgiving Day buffet in New KensingtonVideo

Dan Leo barely had time to advertise his Thanksgiving dinner before he started running out of tickets. The former popular holiday buffet has returned to the ballroom at The Quality Inn in New Kensington, and diners were lined up in advance of the noon start time. The annual Thanksgiving buffet...
Meme your way through the Thanksgiving meal

From vicious competition for the last can of pumpkin pie mix to the guy who starts blasting Christmas music as soon as the meal’s over, there’s never any lack of meme-worthy moments to Thanksgiving. While you’re waiting for the turkey to be carved, here’s a selection of wholesome holiday memes....
Turkey rules the table. But a poll finds disagreement over other Thanksgiving classics

Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what’s on the crowded dinner table. We mostly agree on the deliciousness of pumpkin pie, say, but are split over the eternal turkey question of dark meat versus white meat. And don’t even ask if...
6 tips for eating as much as you can on Thanksgiving

America’s favorite feast is upon us. For those of you looking to enjoy as much Thanksgiving fare as possible during this year’s holiday meal, we turned to advice from dietitians, competitive eaters and other sources for tips. Get some exercise If you want to maximize your intake of mashed potatoes,...
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

DALLAS — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security Administration expects...
Home sales slumped to slowest pace in more than 13 years in October as prices, borrowing costs soar

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped in October to their slowest pace in more than 13 years as surging mortgage rates and rising prices kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 4.1% last month from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Greensburg cafe marks decade of serving coffee, pastry, building community

Co-owner Tommy Medley bonded with customers of the White Rabbit Cafe and Patisserie when it opened in 2013, and that hasn’t changed as the Greensburg eatery marks its 10th anniversary today. Medley estimates as many as 30% of his customers are regulars who have been coming throughout the past decade...
Planning and patience required when traveling with children over the holidays

Traveling with small children can be stressful. Traveling with small children during the hectic holidays can add another layer of stress. Thankfully, local experts have tips for surviving holiday travel with young ones. “You have to have patience,” said Joe Weigler, who owns Pittsburgh-based Shadyside Travel. “You have to go...
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners

The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it’s needed most. SMART VIDEO CAMERA BIRD...
No more Thanksgiving ‘food orgy’? New obesity medications change how users think of holiday meals

For most of her life, Claudia Stearns dreaded Thanksgiving. As a person who struggled with obesity since childhood, Stearns hated the annual turmoil of obsessing about what she ate — and the guilt of overindulging on a holiday built around food. Now, after losing nearly 100 pounds using medications including...
Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers

CONCORD, N.H. — Getting a big holiday meal on the table can be stressful for the cook (see “The Bear,” Season two, Episode six.) But for guests, just getting to the table also can be difficult, and there’s no Butterball hotline for harried travelers. The number of people traveling 50...
Building the Valley: Frankie’s Sausage in Sharpsburg making its mark on local food scene one link at a time

Frankie Marckisotto and Mike Conte weren’t looking for business partners when they met after Conte’s sister, Macrae, and Marckisotto began dating several years ago. But their partnership quickly bloomed with the realization that the unfulfilled dreams they both had were remarkably similar. The result was the launch of Frankie’s Sausage...
Cheers! A bottle of Scotch whisky sells for a record $2.7 million at auction

LONDON — A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits. The Macallan Adami 1926 sold at Sotheby’s in London, after a bidding war between would-be buyers...
Winning Food Network’s ‘Summer Baking Championship’ sweetens life of pastry chef Zoe Peckich

Zoe Peckich has always had a sweet tooth. Growing up in Canonsburg, the town where Sarris Candies was founded, was a huge inspiration for her love of dessert. Things have gotten even sweeter for the pastry chef at Ritual House in Downtown Pittsburgh since claiming the title of Food Network’s...

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