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'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction 'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction
'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction A massive meteorite called the "largest piece of Mars on Earth" was sold for millions of dollars at a New York City auction. A bidder won the 55-pound space rock for $5,296,000 on Wednesday, July 16, according to Sotheby's. The "Red Planet" relic measures more than 14 inches and is about 70% larger than the next biggest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth. Sotheby's said a large asteroid strike ejected the rock from Mars and traveled 140 million miles through space. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the meteorite slammed into the Sahara Desert, crash-landing in Niger's remote Agadez R…

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Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much
Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much The concept of "forever" just got a little more expensive, according to the US Postal Service. The USPS officially raised the cost of a Forever stamp to 78 cents on Sunday, July 13. The price rose five cents from its previous 73-cent cost. The change is part of a broader rate adjustment averaging 7.4% across mailing services. "As changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace continue, these price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization's Delivering for America 10-year plan," the USPS said. "USPS prices remain among the most affordable in the w…

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Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?'
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno is playing "reverse" on rumors that you'll be able to gamble on the popular card game. The Mattel-owned brand said the game known for its "skip" and "draw two" cards isn't heading to casino floors anytime soon. Uno denied the rumors in an Instagram post on Monday, July 14. The viral posts claimed that Uno would be available for gamblers in Las Vegas. The rumor was even picked up by DraftKings, one of the country's largest betting companies. Uno said that the only "green" being passed around will be one of the game's four colors, not cash. "A rumor has come to our attention that there …

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SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM is rolling out its first advertising-supported subscription plan aimed at drivers who don't renew after free trials expire in their vehicles. The new SiriusXM Play service costs under $7 per month, the satellite radio company announced on Tuesday, July 15. The tier with limited ads includes more than 130 channels in the car, along with access to SiriusXM's streaming app. SiriusXM Play is currently available on a limited basis but is expected to expand to nearly 100 million vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan targets a key audience: drivers who enjoy SiriusXM during free…

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National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, discounts, and frozen fun will happen across the country in honor of a beloved summer treat: ice cream. National Ice Cream Day 2025 falls on Sunday, July 20. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.3 billion gallons of ice cream in 2024. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet tradition has…

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Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…

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Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low'
Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay For Disappointing Price: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' The name synonymous with a failed music festival, fraud, and bland cheese sandwiches has been sold on eBay. A bidder purchased Fyre Festival's notorious brand, trademarks, and social media accounts for $245,300 on Tuesday, July 15. The eBay auction ended at 12:44 p.m., closing a chapter in one of the most infamous stories in music festival history. According to the eBay listing, 42 bidders placed 175 bids in the auction. The brand's winning bidder hasn't been announced as of press time. The listing claimed the winner would have access to "the most talked-about festival brand in t…

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Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule
Medical Debt Returning To Americans' Credit Reports After Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule A federal judge in Texas has overturned a Biden-era rule that removed medical debt from Americans' credit reports. Judge Sean Jordan scrapped the regulation in a ruling on Friday, July 11. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized the rule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, about two weeks before former President Joe Biden left office. The decision came exactly a week after President Donald Trump signed the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law. Experts warn that the Republican-backed budget reconciliation legislation makes sweeping cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, while incr…

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Win Free Chick-fil-A With Help From Chain's Famous Cows: Here's How Win Free Chick-fil-A With Help From Chain's Famous Cows: Here's How
Win Free Chick-fil-A With Help From Chain's Famous Cows: Here's How You can get free Chick-fil-A food over the next three weeks by simply playing a game on the fast-food chain's app. Chick-fil-A's digital game called "Code Moo" returned to its app on Tuesday, July 15. Rewards members can complete weekly missions in the game to unlock a different food reward. Prizes include a medium order of waffle fries, a Chocolate Chunk Cookie, and a five-count of Chick-fil-A's nuggets. The missions will be available in Chick-fil-A's app through Monday, Aug. 4. Each mission stars the chain's three cow mascots, Daisy, Sarge, and Carrots. The cows have a goal of …

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Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff President Donald Trump's trade war with Mexico is about to raise the prices of a major ingredient in everything from pizza and pasta sauces to salads and sandwiches. Trump will begin imposing a 17.09% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico on Friday, Aug. 1. The move comes as the Commerce Department officially withdrew from a longtime trade agreement governing imported tomatoes on Monday, July 14. The tariff is slightly lower than the 21% duty floated by Trump officials in April, Bloomberg reported. Trump has also announced an additional 30% tariff on other Mexican goods …

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