This Cooking Staple Could Disappear From Shelves, Starting June 1 Shutterstock Those who love to spend time in the kitchen know how crucial it is to have all of the right ingredients. In order to get that full-bodied taste or to ensure your dough will rise, you need to include everything that your cookbook lists. But with ongoing shortages , grocery shopping has become that much more challenging, and certain products are not available for purchase at all....

This Is the One Etiquette Mistake You Need to Stop Making by 40 Shutterstock/fizkes Everyone makes an etiquette error from time to time, whether you accidentally let the elevator door close when someone’s rushing to get in or forget to say “thank you” when someone does you a favor at work. However, while those occasional mistakes can be forgiven, there’s one critical etiquette faux pas you’re probably making on a regular basis without even realizing it....

This is the Safest Way to Sharpen a Knife Shutterstock So, you’ve blossomed into culinary adulthood and have finally purchased the kind of knives that deserve regular sharpening. Now, you just need to figure out how to do that without losing a finger. If you’ve invested any significant cash in your new blades, knife-sharpening is likely available at your place of purchase. However, if you’d rather DIY it, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure you do it safely....

This Popular Grocery Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Aug. 13 iStock If you haven’t been impacted by the recent retail apocalypse, consider yourself lucky. Over the last few years, companies have been hit hard by a number of challenges: the COVID pandemic, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising inflation. As a result, even some of the most established retailers like Walmart and CVS have had to close locations around the U....

This Popular Retail Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Nov. 12 iStock Whether searching for new home goods or grabbing groceries, shoppers have been thwarted at every turn over the past few years. Bed Bath & Beyond announced in August that it would be taking the axe to 150 stores across the U.S. And popular grocery store chains like Kroger, Whole Foods, and Sprouts Farmers Market have all closed several locations. But now, consumers looking for a different kind of product are going to be left with fewer places to shop soon....

This R&B Legend Has ALS and Can No Longer Sing, Manager Announces Paul Natkin/Getty Images After a career that spanned decades, saw her win four Grammys, and release songs that are still popular today, Roberta Flack’s days of singing have come to an unfortunate end. On Monday, Nov. 14, Flack’s manager shared with the press that the 85-year-old can no longer sing after being diagnosed with ALS—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease....

Top 3 NYC Hotels Where Met Gala Celebs Stayed Last Night The Mark Before the stars walked the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala, they had to get ready somewhere. Celebs attending the event typically seek out a glamorous hotel with all sorts of amenities, and, if they’re lucky, it’s also hosting a Met Gala after-party too. Many Met Gala attendees chose a hotel only a few blocks away from the main event, which is hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side New York City....

Tuesday Morning Is Going Out of Business and Closing All Stores Eric Glenn / Shutterstock Discount retailer Tuesday Morning has been on thin ice for several months now. In February, the home goods store announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would be closing over half of its stores. Executives hoped Tuesday Morning would “ emerge as a stronger retailer ,” but even at a smaller size, the company can no longer stay afloat....

USPS Is Making Changes to Mail Delivery Amid Record-Breaking Heat Your Hand Please / Shutterstock Those in the southern part of the U.S. are dealing with significantly more heat than they’re accustomed to. Temperatures are up to 20 degrees higher than normal for residents in Texas, the Gulf Coast states, Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas, The New York Times reported—and the record-breaking heat isn’t likely to let up for the July 4th weekend....

USPS Is Now Delaying These Changes to Your Mail Delivery iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seems to always be rolling out changes, and there’s a good reason for that. As part of its Delivering for America (DFA) initiative, there have been a number of adjustments over the past couple years, including higher mail costs and slowed-down deliveries. But some USPS changes are more welcome, like the introduction of new courier trucks, which promise a major transformation for the agency....

USPS Is Suspending “All Operations” in These Places, Effective Immediately Shutterstock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) operates on a massive scale, running thousands of post offices and delivering mail for millions. But over the last year, we’ve seen the agency suspend operations on a smaller scale over and over again. For instance, a neighborhood in Iowa got its delivery services pulled last July after a postal worker was attacked by two dogs in the area....

USPS Is Suspending Services Here for “Safety Concerns,” Effective Immediately Shutterstock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has the important job of collecting and delivering our mail year-round. But this service becomes even more vital during the winter holiday season, as we’re scrambling to ship Christmas cards and gifts to loved ones across the country. Unfortunately, some customers may have a more difficult time doing so this year. The USPS just revealed that it’s suspending services at one facility, effective immediately....

USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places, Effective Immediately iStock Mailing services are likely to look different this summer. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is gearing up for another price hike in July, as well as introducing new stamp designs and changing rules for mailing standards. But some customers have more immediate changes to worry about. In its latest alerts, the USPS revealed that it is suspending services in new places....

USPS Makes 3 Big Recommendations as Mail Crime Spikes Cunaplus_M.Faba/iStock Despite how much we rely on it, it can be easy to take the security of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for granted. After all, it’s often that we send and receive important documents loaded with sensitive information and precious packages . But the unfortunate reality is that plenty of crooks try to exploit the service—especially where sending money is involved....

USPS Slammed by Customers Over Service Suspension: “We’re Being Bamboozled” Shutterstock Most of us rely heavily on our mail, making the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) a truly essential agency. But the USPS sometimes fails to adequately meet the needs of customers, including in a number of notable incidents over the past several years. From increasing reports of mail theft to delivery delays, the USPS has left a number of customers frustrated over missing mail....

USPS Slammed for Security Flaw That Scammers Love—Is Your Mail in Danger? Shutterstock Our mail can be a gold mine for criminals, as it can help them get their hands on some pretty important things, from our personal information to cold, hard cash. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has long warned about the many mail schemes scammers might try to use, including fake emails and unsolicited texts. But now the USPS itself is being blamed for a security flaw that could also be putting customers in harm’s way....

USPS Warns All Americans Must Do This to Keep Their Mail Safe Shutterstock If you go to check your mailbox and find it empty, it’s possible that no one sent you anything—or it could be something else. Over the past few months, residents in states across country have been complaining about delivery delays from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). In response, the agency has confirmed that “continued staffing issues” could leave customers without mail sometimes....

USPS Will Never Ask You to Do This, Officials Say in New Warning iStock Getting a package delivered to your home is not guaranteed to be a smooth process. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been called out for false claims over attempted deliveries in the past, and recently customers all across the U.S. have been complaining about delivery delays . But don’t let frustration over the whereabouts of your mail drive you straight into the arms of con artists....

Walmart Is Being Sued Over Its Plastic Bags Shutterstock Sustainability has become an important consideration for retailers, as consumer demand for more environmentally conscious shopping options keeps growing. Companies across the board have embraced new sustainable strategies—including Walmart, which just announced plans to move away from plastic packaging waste for online orders. But despite these efforts, at least one official is now calling into question the mega-retailer’s commitment to its recycling initiatives....

Walmart Is Getting Rid of Its Familiar Packaging—And Letting You Ditch Plastic Bags Shutterstock While its name is associated with consistency, Walmart is not afraid to make big changes . In the past year alone, the big-box retailer has expanded its beauty department, remodeled stores to be more interactive, and introduced a new “Text to Shop” feature for Android and Apple users. The newest upgrade on the horizon may come as a surprise to the retailer’s most loyal shoppers—but there’s a very good reason for it....