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New report reveals US utility customers are increasingly worried about rate hikes — here's how to avoid skyrocketing energy bills
The Cool Down - Oregon
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May 31, 2025
A study has found that 73% of U.S. adults are concerned about rising utility bills. While electricity costs are expected to keep rising, there is an affordable — and cleaner — solution to the problem of high bills. What do Americans think of...
I Was One of the First People to Get Their Hands on Makeup by Mario’s New Mascara—And It's the Most Long-lasting Formula I've Ever Tried
Marie Claire UK
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May 31, 2025
It’s well documented that I’m a fan of Mario Dedivanovic’s make-up. At the end of last year, while working on Marie Claire’s guide to the best Makeup by Mario products, I wrote: “It’s hard to pinpoint what might come next; an obvious one might be...
WHO urges global ban on flavoured nicotine products on no tobacco day
GEO TV
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May 31, 2025
As youth nicotine addiction surges in Pakistan and the country records an estimated 164,000 tobacco-related deaths each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged the international community to take immediate steps to prohibit flavoured...
Consumer Reports: Cassava Products Contain High Levels of Lead
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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May 31, 2025
Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, was once known mostly in Caribbean, African, and South American cuisines—but has grown in popularity, popping up as an ingredient in countless gluten-free and paleo-friendly foods, including chips, breads,...
What Is Vegan Leather? The Best Alternatives For 2025
Plant Based News
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May 31, 2025
Vegan leather is a game-changing innovation for those who avoid animal products. But what is vegan leather, exactly? Recent advancements in materials and technology combined with growing consumer interest in sustainability mean that there is a...
Shopper shocked by ridiculous packaging of game product: 'It made me kind of sad'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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May 31, 2025
A Reddit post is taking aim at wasteful packaging practices that many consumers find frustrating, both for their wallets and home storage space. What happened? A user in the r/Anticonsumption subreddit shared their disappointment about the...
Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème
Marie Claire UK
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May 31, 2025
We've said it before and we'll say it again: our beauty cupboard is bursting at the seams. It's safe to say that the month of May was no help, given it was jam packed with excellent, new releases. Summer is just a whisper away, and brands are well...
iDiva Editor’s Picks: 15 Beauty Products I Tried In May 2025 & Here Are My Thoughts
iDiva
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May 31, 2025
It’s that time of the month again, and I love sitting with all my collectables (as I like to call all my precious beauty products). I go through every product again, to see what I initially felt about it vs how it might’ve changed over days or...
Vapers stockpile disposables ahead of tomorrow's ban - as campaigners warn suppliers have already dreamed up new models to get round the law
Daily Mail
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May 31, 2025
Campaigners have warned the threat of a 'vapocalypse' remains with new dreamed up models, as vapers stockpile on disposables ahead of tomorrow's ban. Single-use vapes will be banned from supermarket shelves around the UK as of tomorrow, June 1,...
The beauty brand’s guide to winning back customers
Vogue - New York
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May 30, 2025
Value, loyalty and growth potential are all under threat in the beauty sector as consumer spending patterns waver in an uncertain landscape. Beauty brands must work harder than ever to ace retention rates or risk being left behind. The sector is...
Best Internet Providers in Fort Worth, Texas
CNET
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If you need top internet speeds, Fort Worth is one of the best cities in the country. Residents have access to a bunch of great ISPs across the city. Fort Worth also has the 14th fastest speeds in the US, according to Ookla's latest data....
New ban in all shops takes effect on Sunday across the UK
Wales Online
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May 31, 2025
A new ban in all shops in the UK takes effect in 24 hours. Disposable vapes will be banned from the shelves of all shops from Sunday. It is happening in a bid to cut their use among young people as well as the “avalanche” of litter they create....
Amazon shoppers issued warning as products reported over 'serious' safety risks
Chronicle Live
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May 31, 2025
Amazon shoppers have been warned to make sure they have not purchased items which could pose a "serious" safety risk. The Government's Office for Product Safety & Standards has issued several reports this week for products sold via the online...
World No Tobacco Day: “Colorful Products. Dark Intentions”.
IPN
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May 31, 2025
0 Three out of ten adult Moldovans are smokers, and more than a quarter consume tobacco products daily. In recent years, the number of adolescent smokers has been rising sharply. For example, a 2022 study showed that nearly a quarter of young...
Revision Skincare® Unveils Two Groundbreaking Products: Triple-Action Exfoliator and HA HydraSerum+™
The Bulletin - Kansas
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May 29, 2025
IRVING, Texas, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Revision Skincare®, a leader in advanced skincare solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Triple-Action Exfoliator and the reintroduction of the best seller, Hydrating Serum, now called HA...
New Report Ranks Airlines On Wheelchair Access
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: A new ranking by InsureMyTrip has named the best-and worst-airlines for wheelchair accessibility in 2025, shedding light on ongoing challenges faced by travelers with disabilities. The report arrives as several...
All the Nationwide customers who won't get extra £100 payment in June
Birmingham Live
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May 31, 2025
Nationwide customers are in line for a free £100 payment - but not everyone will get it. The one-off bonus will be dished out to customers as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. Millions of current account customers will get a...
Latest Rumors and Leaks About the iPhone 17: We're Here to Dish
CNET
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May 31, 2025
When the dust settled after the latest tariff kerfuffle, President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs and a 25% tariff on iPhones were still in position to hike the price of the rumored iPhone 17. But plenty of other speculation has fans...
Post-Henna Hair Care: Best Tips to Keep Your Hair Healthy and Vibrant After Henna Cream
The Health Site
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May 31, 2025
Used henna cream? Discover the secret to keeping your hair vibrant, frizz-free, and healthy for weeks don't miss these expert aftercare tips! Post-Henna Hair Care: Best Tips to Keep Your Hair Healthy and Vibrant After Henna Cream With a more aware...
The Nationwide customers not eligible for £100 one-off bonus payment in June
Chronicle Live
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May 31, 2025
12:37, 31 May 2025 Nationwide is set to distribute a complimentary £100 payment to qualifying customers next month as part of its 'Fairer Share' initiative. This one-time bonus will benefit over four million current account holders, sharing...