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Kimberly Palmer: How to fight the ‘pink tax’ amid inflation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

Trae Bodge, a shopping expert who lives in the New York City area, sees higher prices for products and services marketed to women everywhere: Socks, razors, shampoo and apparel are a few of the product types aimed at women that tend to cost more.“I don’t know why brands think this is acceptable,” Bodge says. “It’s another punch to the gut as we’re trying to manage our budgets right now,” she adds, referring to rising prices across consumer goods categories due to inflation.The phenomenon known as the “pink tax,” when products and services aimed at women cost more than their counterparts aimed at men, is well-documented across many goods and services. A 2021 paper co-authored by Stephanie Gonzalez Guittar, assistant professor in the sociology department at Rollins College in Florida, found that women pay more for deodorants and lotions, and that personal care products are increasingly differentiated by gender. For example, lotion for women cost an average of $2.97 per ounce compared ...

Monday Forecast: Temps in low 30s with snow showers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Snow showers expected Monday with colder conditions. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Cloudy skies with a few breaks of sun possible. Winds: NNW 10-20, G30 mph. Air quality is in the Good category for Chicagoland. High: 33.Chance of snow showers early and gradual overnight clearing. Winds: NNW 5-15 mph. Low 21.Tuesday Forecast: Mostly sunny and chilly. Winds: NNW/NNE 5-15 mph. High 36.Extended outlook calls for a sunny start to Wednesday with increasing clouds late in the day. Milder temps with highs near 50. We'll see rain return on Thursday with highs in the mid to low 50s. Falling temps all day on Friday as rain changes over to some light snow. Temps by the evening will be in the 30s for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The weekend looks chilly with highs in the 30s. Snow showers on Saturday but more sun for Sunday. Full forecast details at the WGN Weather Center

Burning eyes and dead fish as red tide flares up on Florida coast

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Residents are complaining about burning eyes and breathing problems. Dead fish have washed up on beaches. A beachside festival has been canceled, even though it wasn't scheduled for another month.Florida's southwest coast experienced a flare-up of the toxic red tide algae this week, setting off concerns that it could continue to stick around for a while. The current bloom started in October. Giant seaweed blob twice the width of the US takes aim at Florida The annual BeachFest in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, sponsored by a homeowners' association, was canceled after it determined, with help from the city and the Pinellas County Health Department, that red tide likely would continue through the middle of next month when the festival was scheduled."Red Tide is currently present on the beach and is forecasted to remain in the area in the weeks to come," the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association said in a letter to the public. “It is unfortunate that it had t...

What you didn’t see on TV on Oscars night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s during the commercial breaks that the audience inside the Dolby Theatre really comes to life on Oscar night.The stars will gladly play for the cameras posted in their face during the global broadcast – they are actors after all – but a lot of the time it seems like most would rather just talk to their fellow artists in the room.The breaks may go on for an eternity for people watching the Oscars at home but in the Dolby, they’re never long enough as stars on the main floor abruptly end conversations and rush to take their seats again.The beginning of the show is always a scramble as security, organizers and a booming voice of god all try to coax attendees to their seats in time for the live broadcast start. Some barely made it in, like “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” star Pedro Pascal, whose handler pleaded to let him in because of his appearance in host Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue, while others, like Elizabeth Banks, seem to have been shut out of the open...

Free fridge opens in Del Valle food desert

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austin’s population continues to boom, so too does the small town near the airport known as Del Valle.According to data from the City of Austin, Del Valle’s population hovers at around 3,200 people.Although the town is growing with new neighbors and businesses, its residents are driving multiple miles to reach a grocery store.Del Valle is currently the largest food desert in Travis County. A food desert is an area without access to affordable and healthy food.In this case, Del Valle’s nearest grocery store is 10-15 miles away at the H-E-B on East Riverside Drive.To help with the lack of available food options, the Del Valle Community Coalition recently opened up a free fridge at Elroy Community Library.The pantry is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The fridge is stocked with things like bread, bacon and cereal.Claudia Zapata is a project manager with the Del Valle Community Coalition."Our community fridge has allowed us to provide one short term solution to...

Is Texas part of the South, West or Plains? Why no one can agree

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - Amarillo has been colloquially referred to as a "halfway point to anywhere," as well as "the center of the known universe" due to its unique position in the United States and its central location in "the big boxy part at the top" of Texas. Halfway across the historic Route 66 and nestled one short drive away from four neighboring states, Amarillo is considered a hallmark of the American West. And the American South. And the Great Plains. The Texas Panhandle exists in a somewhat nebulous state in that government departments, researchers, and locals appear to disagree on whether the region should be considered western, southern, or central in the U.S. However, the Texas Panhandle isn't the only region that provokes these conversations; they happen all across the state. Where is Texas, anyway, and why do so many people disagree? The answer may seem noncommittal: It depends on who you ask, and why. Texas covers over 268,597 square miles of land, reaching as...

03/13/2023: Gearing up for a big nor'easter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Jill Szwed.Happy Monday! A significant late season winter storm is on the way. If you still need to do some snow day preps, there is still time. It's rain in the valleys and lighter snow for the mountains during the day.The storm will quickly ramp up tonight. The entire News10 area is now under a Winter Storm Warning between this afternoon and Wednesday morning. This high impact, long duration winter storm will hit us with heavy wet snow and gusty winds, which will lead to blowing snow. Power outages are expected.After rain during the day, the switch to snow will quickly happen around midnight. The majority of the snow will fall between midnight and midday Tuesday. Again, this is a heavy wet snow. Roads will become dangerous, if not impassable. The wind will pick up too with gusts of 35 mph to 45 mph.The weight of the heavy wet snow will stress already compromised tree branches. Add the gusty winds to the mix and power outages are...

5 things to know this Monday, March 13

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and is prepared for the day ahead because, according to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect a significant late-season winter storm. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed their concert at the MVP Arena that was scheduled for Tuesday. Those with tickets should keep them close though, as they will be valid for the rescheduled show, according to Live Nation. Continuing with the theme of postponements, Buffalo Wild Wings GO grand opening in Albany has been postponed too, due to the expected winter storm. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Hoosick Falls man accused of Cumberland Farms stabbingA 22-year-old male victim was hospitalized on Saturday after an alleged stabbing at a Hoosick Falls Cumberland Farms. Joshua Cannon, 32, was arrested as ...

Buffalo Wild Wings GO opening in Albany postponed due to storm

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The grand opening for Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Albany has been postponed by a week. The takeout and delivery restaurant was supposed to open on Wednesday, March 15, but is now opening on Wednesday, March 22 due to the impending snow storm. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winter storm is expected to hit the Capital Region Monday night inro Tuesday, according to NEWS10 Meteorologist Jill Szwed. The high impact, long duration storm will bring heavy wet snow and gusty winds. Power outages are expected.The new Albany GO location at 33 New Scotland Avenue will feature a walk-up counter, digital menu boards, and limited seating. The menu includes traditional and boneless wings, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, burgers, sides, and all 26 Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and dry rubs. 03/13/2023: Gearing up for a big nor’easter On opening day, this location will be offering six free boneless wings to ...

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band postpone Albany concert

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:12:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Live Nation has announced that due to illness, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Concert at the MVP Arena that was supposed to take place on Tuesday has been postponed. Plans are in the works to reschedule the date. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ticketholders should hold onto their tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled show. This comes on the heels of his announcing the cancellation of the show scheduled at Mohegan Sun Arena last week.