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  • More Payments Going Out for $1.2B Auto Parts Settlement

    Automotive Parts Settlement

    Automotive Parts Settlement

    🔃 Update (October 17, 2025) – Emails and big checks are going out again to many eligible class members who have filed a timely claim.

    🔃 Update (December 29, 2024) – Emails going out about $100 payment to eligible class members who have filed a claim. “According to our records, you are eligible to receive a minimum payment of $100.00 for the matter entitled In Re: Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, Lead Case No. 12-md-02311. As the Settlement Administrator for the matter, we’re sending you this courtesy email to inform you that by December 30, 2024, you will receive a payment notification email that contains a link to claim your payment electronically. Once you receive that email, you will have until February 13, 2025 to claim your payment.” Emails subject is “Auto Parts Settlements – Notice of Upcoming Settlement Payment”.

    🔃 Update (October 29, 2022) – Vehicles Owners/Lessees Could Get Money from New Settlements Worth $3.152 million Involving Auto Parts. Minimum Payment is $100. Claims Deadline: January 7, 2023. If you have already filed a claim previously, you do not need to file again for the same vehicles or replacement parts. You should file an additional claim if you have new eligible vehicles or replacement parts to report.

    🔃 Update (May 20, 2020) – Back in 2016 I posted about an Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation arising out of price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracies among automotive parts manufacturers. Back then the  total recovery fund was about $600M. It then jumped to just over $1 billion. And now there’s even more money for those affected, an extra $183,958,000. This automotive parts settlement has now reached a total of about $1.2 billion. The deadline to file a claim was at the end of 2019, but the court has issued an order extending the claims deadline to June 18, 2020.

    This litigation has been going on for years, since 2011. You can check if your vehicle is included here. I assume that most people will qualify as all major makes and models are included in the settlement. Make sure you file a claim if you’re eligible. You can get a check for $100 or more.

    Related: See All Settlement Rebates Here

    Who’s Eligible?

    You are part of one or more of the Settlement Classes if, at any time from 1990 to 2019, you:

    • bought or leased a qualifying new vehicle in the U.S. (not for resale), or
    • paid to replace one or more of the qualifying vehicle parts (not for resale).

    In general, qualifying vehicles include new four-wheeled passenger automobiles, vans, sports utility vehicles, crossovers, and pickup trucks.

    How Much Do I Get?

    Together, the Round 1 through 4 Settlement Funds total approximately $1.2 billion. Payments are expected to be issued to consumers by the end of 2020. The Settlement Administrator will calculate in accordance with the proposed revised Plan of Allocation the amounts awarded to each Class Member who files a valid claim. Below is a summary of how claims will be paid:

    • Minimum of $100 for each claimant
    • Claims exceeding $100 will be paid $100 plus a pro rata (or proportional) share of the remaining applicable Net Settlement Funds as determined separately for each automotive part (after paying all of the $100 minimum payments).
    • If the Net Settlement Funds are insufficient to allow a minimum payment of $100 to each claimant, the amount to be paid to each claimant will be adjusted based on a pro rata basis.

    Related: Read all news about lawsuits and settlements

    Guru’s Wrap-Up

    Payments will be based on a number of factors, including at least the number of valid claims filed by all Settlement Class members and the number of (1) qualifying new vehicles purchased or leased or (2) qualifying replacement parts purchased. But most people who have owned a car in the last 30 years will qualify for this Automotive Parts settlement. You can get $100 or more based on the settlement website.

    Settlement Details

     

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  • AccuWeather: More humid

    NEW YORK (WABC) — Sunday will be partly sunny and moderately humid with a stray late-day thunderstorm well to the north and west of New York City.

    We’ll see a few showers on Monday before we settle into a beautiful stretch of bright and mild days heading into next weekend.

    CURRENT ACCUWEATHER FORECAST

    Get the latest in the AccuWeather Forecast.

    THE 7-DAY FORECAST

    Sunday
    More humid, storm N&W. High 81

    Monday
    Humid, few showers. High 82

    Tuesday
    Nice, less humid. High 78

    Wednesday
    Comfy blend. High 77

    Thursday
    Remaining nice. High 79

    Friday
    Becoming warmer. High 83

    Saturday
    Still low humidity. High 82

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  • ‘Nobody Wants This’ Review: Fake Podcasting, Icks, and a Hot Rabbi

    ‘Nobody Wants This’ Review: Fake Podcasting, Icks, and a Hot Rabbi

    Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti fire up the mics to recap Nobody Wants This, the Netflix romantic comedy series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. They discuss why it’s a rare case where a rom-com works better as a TV show, the intoxicating chemistry between Bell and Brody, and how the show dismantles the concept of the ick (1:12). Along the way, they talk about what it gets right (and wrong) in its portrayal of podcasting (42:58). Later, they examine some of the storytelling decisions that ultimately felt flat (52:51).

    Hosts: Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti
    Producer: Kai Grady
    Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles

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  • Catching You Up On Everything SEVENTEEN Is Up To In Caratland

    Catching You Up On Everything SEVENTEEN Is Up To In Caratland

    SEVENTEEN continues to make history this year, and we’re just super proud of them. We also got some news on Jeonghan, Jun, and Seungkwan, as well as sneak peeks at their upcoming album!👀

    Lollapalooza Berlin

    Photo courtesy: Lollapalooza Berlin

    The crowd was packed with excited Carats waiting to see what kind of stage SEVENTEEN was going to put on, and we can confidently say that everyone left the show as excited as when they got there. They not only blew us away but everyone in Berlin as well!

    Setlist

    • ‘Super’
    • ‘Don Quixote’
    • ‘Darl+ing’
    • ‘Ready to Love’
    • ‘Rock with you’
    • ‘Left & Right’
    • BSS – ‘Fighting’
    • Vocal Unit – ‘Cheers to youth’
    • Performance Unit ‘Spell’
    • HipHop Unit ‘Fire’
    • Leader Line – ‘Cheers’
    • ‘Clap’
    • ‘Maestro’
    • ‘SOS’
    • ‘HOT’
    • ‘Headliner’
    • ‘Together’ (Eng Ver.)
    • ‘God of Music’
    • ‘Aju Nice’

    If you’ve ever been to a SEVENTEEN show, then you’ve heard a handful of these tracks live and know how well they can perform. So, we expected some of these tracks because they do like to pull out their top hits for moments like this. Some of our favorite track performances had to be ‘Headliner,’ ‘Cheers,’ ‘Hot,’ ‘Maestro,’ and, of course, the never-ending ‘Aju Nice.’ We know you have been seeing the fancams from that day 😉

    You can watch the full performance on their official YouTube channel. The boys always put on one hell of a show, but this one is just different, making history; while it was Jeonghan’s last performance for a little while, sadly, we were missing Jun.

    It Will Always Be 13

    Okay, so we got the news about Jun and Jeonghan around the same time; PLEDIS let Carats know that neither will be going on their upcoming tour nor will they be participating in album promotions, but they did film some stuff for the album beforehand, which is good! So Jun is currently in China diving into more acting, and Jeonghan will be starting his Military Service on September 26th. We also want to mention that Seungkwan has been appointed public relations ambassador for Jeju Island, which we know is a big deal for him as he is a Jeju Native. And a possible collab between Vernon and DJ Khaled? We’re proud of all the boys!

    12th Mini Album

    So we got our first teaser of the upcoming 12th mini-album, pictures, and the album name! Pledis first tweeted the 12th mini-album teaser, and we were shown a subway with the words “I Felt Helpless” as the standout. We can also see the words, labeled from one to three, “SEVENTEEN,” “HELPLESS,” and “BLUE” on a sign in the subway, with “M12,” “1014,” and “1800” right beside them. If you’ve been here long, you know everything in a teaser is a clue, so we know most, if not all, of the words are important.

    Soon after that, we got the teaser pictures where all 13 guys are basically floating or submerged under the water, and honestly, just from these first pics, we know they’re gonna eat up the concept. And now, onto the most important part. Drumroll, please! The upcoming mini-album will be called Spill The Feels. From that name alone, we know we will most definitely also be in our own feels. We also got the title track, which is called ‘Speak Up,’ its release date, which is 10.14.24, as well as the teaser, which you can watch below!

    You can pre-order and pre-save the album here. We can also expect these songs to be performed at their upcoming U.S. Tour; you can get more info about that from our coverage here.

    Carats, we all know when an album is around the corner, we should expect more news and announcements leading up to it. So keep your eyes peeled and ears open, and we’ll do the same!

    How excited are you for Spill The Feels? Which SEVENTEEN news was your favorite? Let us know in the comments down below or over on Twitter @thehoneypop, and don’t forget to talk to us on Facebook and Instagram!

    And if you want more SEVENTEEN content while waiting for Spill The Feels, we gotchu!

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEVENTEEN:
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  • Keep an umbrella handy as coastal rain rolls inland Wednesday afternoon

    Keep an umbrella handy as coastal rain rolls inland Wednesday afternoon

    Keep an umbrella handy as coastal rain rolls inland Wednesday afternoon

    Our warm, humid and stormy conditions will continue as high temperatures reach the upper 80s.

    SO THEN COMING BACK THIS MORNING, THINKING, OH, WOW. YEAH. IT’S HUMID. IT’S RAINING THIS MORNING. IT’S DEFINITELY A CHANGE. AND OF COURSE, OBVIOUSLY WE STILL NEED THE RAINFALL FOR SOME LOCATIONS BECAUSE WE’RE STILL UNDER A DEFICIT OR WE ARE IN A DEFICIT OF PRECIPITATION FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. BUT ALL AT ONCE IT’S A LOT AT ONE TIME. RIGHT NOW WE’RE SEEING A LOT OF HEAVY RAINFALL FOR PARTS OF THE CAPE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO PARTS OF MELBOURNE AND BREVARD COUNTY. AND WHEN WE LOOK AT FIRST WARNING RADAR, MUCH OF OUR INLAND SPOTS ARE DRY. WE’RE JUST GOING TO BE WATCHING THIS MORNING OR AS OUR COASTLINE FOR SOME OF THOSE SHOWERS AND SOME HEAVIER DOWNPOURS, EVEN AT TIMES. WE HAD A COUPLE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN PARTS OF THE CAPE, SO FROM PORT SAINT JOHN ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ROCKLEDGE, COCOA, COCOA BEACH, SATELLITE BEACH, MELBOURNE, WE HAVE PLENTY OF RAINFALL AND SOME OF THAT IS TRYING TO WORK INTO PARTS OF EASTERN ORANGE COUNTY AND A COUPLE OF LIGHT SHOWERS IN PARTS OF FLAGLER COUNTY RIGHT AROUND FLAGLER BEACH. SO THIS MORNING WE’RE WATCHING THE RADAR FOR OUR COASTLINE. SOME OF YOU, ESPECIALLY IN BREVARD COUNTY, WILL NEED THAT UMBRELLA AS YOU GET THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. AND THEN WHEN YOU PICK THEM UP FROM SCHOOL, ONCE AGAIN, WE’LL HAVE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. AND THESE ARE GOING TO DEVELOP PRETTY QUICKLY ALL MORNING LONG. THERE MAY BE A COASTAL SHOWER OR TWO. INLAND SPOTS SHOULD BE ON THE DRIER SIDE WITH A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS, BUT AT TIMES MORE CLOUD COVER INSTEAD OF SUNSHINE. 3:00 IN THE AFTERNOON. WIDESPREAD RAINFALL THEN QUICKLY DEVELOPS AND THAT’S GOING TO LAST ALL THROUGHOUT THE EARLY EVENING HOURS AS WELL. SO WHEN WE LOOK AT THAT 12 HOUR FORECAST QUICKLY INCREASING TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AROUND LUNCHTIME, AND THEN UP TO A 60% COVERAGE BETWEEN 3 AND 5:00 THIS EVENING. AND BECAUSE THOSE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL ARRIVE A LITTLE BIT EARLIER ON IN THE DAY, HIGH TEMPERATURES TOP OUT AROUND 83 TO 89 DEGREES. WE HAVE A LOT OF MOISTURE IN PLAY, AND IT’S ALL THANKS TO FRANCINE. NOW, FRANCINE IS NOT GOING TO DIRECTLY IMPACT US, BUT IT’S GOING TO PUSH A LOT OF THIS HUMID AIR INTO CENTRAL FLORIDA, WHICH IS WHY OUR RAIN CHANCES ARE GOING TO BE HIGH. STILL OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY THOUGH, WE’RE DOWN TO A 50% COVERAGE. THEN LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WEEKEND, ESPECIALLY ON SUNDAY, WE’LL START TO GET DRIER. A NEW LOW WILL TRY TO DEVELOP OUT IN THE ATLANTIC, WHICH WILL NOT IMPACT US, BUT MODELS SUGGESTING THIS WILL MOVE INTO THE CAROLINAS AS EARLY AS MONDAY, OR EVEN TUESDAY. BUT FOR NOW, NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER HAS NOT TAGGED THIS AS AN AREA TO WATCH, BUT DEFINITELY GOING TO BE BIG IMPACTS FOR THE CAROLINAS IN TERMS OF RAIN AND SOME WIND WATCHING. INVEST WHAT WE CALL 93 L AND 80% CHANCE OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. COULD GRADUALLY GET ITS ACT TOGETHER AND RIGHT NOW, NOT LOOKING LIKE A HUGE IMPACT FOR FLORIDA. STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO WATCH. MOST MODELS HAVE THIS EVENTUALLY STRENGTHENING LATER ON. NEXT WEEK AND INTO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, AND THIS WILL TRY TO AT LEAST SOME OF THE MODELS SHOWING THIS WILL TRY TO MOVE INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL ATLANTIC, SO WE’LL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE TROPICS, BUT RIGHT NOW WE’RE JUST WATCHING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS HERE LOCALLY. AND THEN LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK. MONDAY AND TUESDAY WE GET A BIT OF A DRI

    Keep an umbrella handy as coastal rain rolls inland Wednesday afternoon

    Our warm, humid and stormy conditions will continue as high temperatures reach the upper 80s.

    Wednesday morning is off to a humid start with showers across parts of our coast. These coastal showers will linger throughout the morning. More showers and storms will develop Wednesday afternoon leading up to a 60% coverage. Much of the activity will fall off Wednesday night, however, a few showers overnight cannot be ruled out.Rain chances are slightly lower for the rest of the workweek and to start the weekend. Sunday’s rain chances will lower to 40% and continue to drop Monday and Tuesday around 30%.TROPICS:There are a few areas to watch in the tropics.Francine is a powerful Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90mph. The 11 p.m. track shows the storm making landfall in LA this PM as a strong Category 1 hurricane. From there it will work north into Mississippi as a tropical storm.Invest 92-L is producing disorganized showers and storms in the Central Atlantic. It is expected to encounter strong upper-level winds by Thursday which will limit this from developing further. There is a 30% chance of development in the next two and seven days.Invest 93-L is producing disorganized showers and storms, however, conditions look to be favorable for development. A tropical depression is likely to form later this week. Right now models are not making this a concern for the U.S.There is no area of interest yet, but models are hinting on a tropical disturbance developing off the GA/SC coast and moving into the Carolinas early next week.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Wednesday morning is off to a humid start with showers across parts of our coast. These coastal showers will linger throughout the morning.

    More showers and storms will develop Wednesday afternoon leading up to a 60% coverage.

    Much of the activity will fall off Wednesday night, however, a few showers overnight cannot be ruled out.

    Rain chances are slightly lower for the rest of the workweek and to start the weekend.

    Sunday’s rain chances will lower to 40% and continue to drop Monday and Tuesday around 30%.

    TROPICS:

    There are a few areas to watch in the tropics.

    1. Francine is a powerful Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90mph. The 11 p.m. track shows the storm making landfall in LA this PM as a strong Category 1 hurricane. From there it will work north into Mississippi as a tropical storm.
    2. Invest 92-L is producing disorganized showers and storms in the Central Atlantic. It is expected to encounter strong upper-level winds by Thursday which will limit this from developing further. There is a 30% chance of development in the next two and seven days.
    3. Invest 93-L is producing disorganized showers and storms, however, conditions look to be favorable for development. A tropical depression is likely to form later this week. Right now models are not making this a concern for the U.S.
    4. There is no area of interest yet, but models are hinting on a tropical disturbance developing off the GA/SC coast and moving into the Carolinas early next week.

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  • Rare break in high heat, humidity starts a pleasant stretch

    Rare break in high heat, humidity starts a pleasant stretch

    Thursday morning is off to a very warm and humid start. Temperatures are feeling much warmer than the upper 70s and lower 80s. A few isolated showers may make their way to the coast Thursday morning, otherwise it’s a dry start to the day. A weak front will slide in throughout the afternoon bringing in showers and a few storms after lunch. Up to a 50% coverage of rain is on tap. Temperatures Thursday afternoon should remain in the upper 80s and lower 90s as the front will move through during the day. However, some southern spots may be a bit warmer.This front will clear by the evening setting us up for a dry, and less humid night ahead. Friday will be a spectacular August day. Highs reach the lower 90s (average) and humidity is MUCH lower. It will be very pleasant outside despite highs in the 90s. Due to the lower humidity, rain chances are on the lower end Friday. An isolated shower is possible, otherwise it will be sunny & breezy. The lower humidity and isolated rain chances stick around this weekend. Highs on Saturday stay at average in the lower 90s, but then return to the middle 90s by Sunday. A few more rain chances are in the forecast Monday, then rain picks back up again on Tuesday. TROPICS: Ernesto is a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 85 mph. Ernesto is beginning its northerly trek towards Bermuda. Ernesto is no longer expected to become a major hurricane. However, it is still going to be a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph as it nears Bermuda. Ernesto will not have big impacts to CFL however, rough surf and life-threatening rip currents are still likely along the east coast of Florida.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Thursday morning is off to a very warm and humid start. Temperatures are feeling much warmer than the upper 70s and lower 80s.

    A few isolated showers may make their way to the coast Thursday morning, otherwise it’s a dry start to the day.

    A weak front will slide in throughout the afternoon bringing in showers and a few storms after lunch. Up to a 50% coverage of rain is on tap.

    Temperatures Thursday afternoon should remain in the upper 80s and lower 90s as the front will move through during the day. However, some southern spots may be a bit warmer.

    This front will clear by the evening setting us up for a dry, and less humid night ahead. Friday will be a spectacular August day.

    Highs reach the lower 90s (average) and humidity is MUCH lower. It will be very pleasant outside despite highs in the 90s.

    Due to the lower humidity, rain chances are on the lower end Friday. An isolated shower is possible, otherwise it will be sunny & breezy.

    The lower humidity and isolated rain chances stick around this weekend. Highs on Saturday stay at average in the lower 90s, but then return to the middle 90s by Sunday.

    A few more rain chances are in the forecast Monday, then rain picks back up again on Tuesday.

    TROPICS: Ernesto is a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 85 mph.

    Ernesto is beginning its northerly trek towards Bermuda. Ernesto is no longer expected to become a major hurricane. However, it is still going to be a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph as it nears Bermuda.

    Ernesto will not have big impacts to CFL however, rough surf and life-threatening rip currents are still likely along the east coast of Florida.

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  • DC region under heat advisory, as feels-like temps soar past 100 – WTOP News

    DC region under heat advisory, as feels-like temps soar past 100 – WTOP News

    Thursday’s highs will be in the upper 90s, with uncomfortable heat index values from 97-107 degrees and some isolated storms. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the entire area from noon to 8 p.m.

    Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s.

    The D.C. area is in the grip of yet another oppressive heat wave, with soaring temperatures nearing the century mark — and feels-like temperatures even higher.

    A heat advisory from the National Weather Service lasts until 8 p.m. Thursday night.

    Thursday’s highs will sit in the upper 90s, with uncomfortable heat index values potentially going up to 108, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin. There is also the risk of isolated thunderstorms in the evening that could become strong to severe with gusty winds and moderate to heavy rain.

    “It’s going to be slow for those temperatures to drop (in the evening),” said 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.

    The weather service warns in its forecast to “drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”

    There is also a Code Orange air quality alert forecast for the afternoon by Maryland’s Department of the Environment. The department says the “very warm temperatures and a degrading air mass will allow ozone levels to rise” into moderate levels across the state.

    The weather will make the air unhealthy for sensitive groups, especially along and just east of the Interstate 95 corridor and east of Baltimore on the Chesapeake Bay coastline.

    A Code Orange air quality alert is also in effect for suburban D.C., while Northern Virginia is under a moderate air quality alert for particle pollution, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

    Thunderstorms later in the day could clear out that higher level of ozone; otherwise, the air quality alert could continue into tomorrow.

    Looking ahead

    Friday will be even hotter, with temperatures reaching 98 and feels-like temperatures between 102 and 108 degrees. 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans says the heat alert could stay in place over the weekend as well.

    “Tracking a very hot forecast,” Evans said. “That may continue into Friday, as temperatures also look to be in the upper 90s. Both days will feature shower and thunderstorm chances, some severe weather is possible after we had some gusty winds last night.”

    The NWS has also put a heat advisory into effect for Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

    “Like all other days, (these storms) could pack a punch with some downpours, isolated flooding, as well as some damaging winds that could lead to a few downed trees and power outages. So make sure those devices are ready to go by the mid part of the day tomorrow,” added Johnson.

    The weekend, while more tolerable, will still be uncomfortable, with temperatures staying in the 90s and a heat index value over 100 degrees Saturday.

    The latest heat wave comes after the D.C. region experienced its fourth hottest July on record and the third hottest since 2011, Evans said.

    The D.C. area has already seen 35 days at or above 90 degrees, almost reaching the annual average, which is 40. Last year through July 31, there were 19 days at or over 90 degrees, and for the whole year there were 32.

    Current weather

    Forecast:

    THURSDAY: HEAT ALERT
    Passing clouds, PM storms
    Highs: 95-98
    Heat Index: 100-107
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
    A very hot day in store with high temperatures almost ten degrees above normal. The high humidity will put the heat index above 100 degrees during the afternoon. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely, which may provide some heat relief late in the day. The risk for severe weather is low.

    THURSDAY NIGHT:
    Leftover showers, mostly cloudy
    Lows: 70-80
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
    Any leftover rain should end by midnight. Temperatures remain mild in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.

    FRIDAY: HEAT ALERT
    Passing clouds, PM storms
    Highs: 95-99
    Heat Index: 102-108
    Winds: South 5-10 mph
    Temperatures are expected to climb a little more, approaching 100 degrees in some areas. Expect the heat index to be around 105 degrees during the afternoon hours. Once again, possible showers and storms may bring some gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain. The risk for severe weather is low.

    THIS WEEKEND:
    More storm chances during the day and temperatures will begin to come down across the area. Chances for rain Saturday and Sunday remain at 50% during the afternoon. The risk for severe weather is low, but strong storms are likely with the heat and humidity. High temperatures should stay closer to average, near 90 degrees.

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    WTOP’s Ana Golden and Emily Venezky contributed to this report.

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  • Instacart Statement Credits for Chase Sapphire and Freedom Cards, Up to $15/Month (Ends July 31)

    Instacart Statement Credits for Chase Sapphire and Freedom Cards, Up to $15/Month (Ends July 31)

    Instacart Credits Chase Sapphire Freedom

    Instacart Statement Credits for Chase Sapphire and Freedom Cards

    🔃 Update: This offer is ending at the end on July. Must redeem by July 31, 2024. (HT: DoC)

    Starting Monday, August 1, Chase Sapphire and Chase Freedom cardmembers will be eligible to receive statement credits on Instacart purchases once they activate their Instacart+ membership at Instacart.com/Chase. This is in addition to the previously announced Instacart+ membership benefit that offers up to 12 months of free deliveries when you sign up with an eligible Chase credit card. Instacart+ benefits include free delivery on orders over a certain size; reduced Instacart service fees; credit back on eligible Pickup orders; and exclusive benefits. 

    Additional details on the new statement credits, plus the previously announced membership benefits, available for each card are below:

    • Chase Sapphire Reserve
      • 1-year Instacart+ free 
      • Once activated, receive up to $15/month in statement credits on Instacart.com purchases
    • Chase Sapphire Preferred
      • 6 months Instacart+ free 
      • Once activated, receive up to $15/quarter in statement credits on Instacart.com purchases
    • Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Unlimited & Chase Freedom Student
      • 3 months Instacart+ free 
      • Once activated, receive up to $10/quarter in statement credits on Instacart.com purchases
    • Chase Slate 

    There’s some bad news for those who have already activated their free Instacart+ membership through Chase. The credits are only for those who activate the Instacart+ membership starting today. Enrollment for the offer expires on July 31, 2024.

    Guru’s Wrap-up

    This is a great benefit, especially for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders who can now get free Instacart+ membership, plus up to $180 in Instacart credits for one year.

    You can also find more Instacart deals here.

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  • Heat advisories in effect Wednesday with highs feeling like the triple digits

    Heat advisories in effect Wednesday with highs feeling like the triple digits

    Heat advisories in effect Wednesday with highs feeling like the triple digits

    Rain chances are lower today allowing temperatures to get hotter

    OH MAN, YOU DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER ISSUES THAT POP UP WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THESE HEAT ADVISORIES. WE’VE GOT ONE AGAIN TODAY. KELLIANNE YEAH. YOU KNOW, IT WAS A NICE BREAK YESTERDAY WITH ALL THOSE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARRIVING EARLIER ON IN THE DAY, HELPING US FEEL A LITTLE BIT COOLER. BUT TODAY, LOWER RAIN CHANCES MEANS HOT AIR AGAIN. SO HEAT ADVISORY WILL START AT 11:00 THIS MORNING AND GO UNTIL 6:00 THIS EVENING. AND THAT’S FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE FLAGLER, MARION, SUMTER OR POLK COUNTIES, BUT EVERYONE TODAY IS JUST STILL GOING TO FEEL HOT. WHETHER YOU’RE IN THAT HEAT ADVISORY OR NOT. NOW LOOK HOW QUICKLY SOME LOCATIONS FEEL LIKE THE TRIPLE DIGITS. BY 10:00 IT WILL FEEL LIKE 101 IN PALM COAST, 100 IN DELAND, 96 HERE IN ORLANDO, AND ALMOST 100 DEGREES IN SANFORD. AND IN DAYTONA BEACH, AND THEN BY PEAK HEATING TWO THREE, 4:00 IT WILL FEEL A LOT MORE LIKE 103 TO 107. SO IT’S GOING TO BE A HOT DAY AHEAD. THAT’S WHY FROM 11 UNTIL SIX WE HAVE WHAT WE CALL AN IMPACT PERIOD FOR THAT DANGEROUS AND INTENSE HEAT RAIN, NOT SO MUCH IN OUR FORECAST TODAY. IT’S GOING TO BE ON THE LOWER END. AND THANKFULLY WE’RE NOT REALLY GOING TO SEE A LOT OF SEVERE WEATHER EITHER. JUST A COUPLE OF QUICK PASSING SHOWERS. HERE’S A LOOK AT 330 4:00. MUCH OF THE MORNING. AFTERNOON IS DRY. A COUPLE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AROUND FIVE AND SIX. AND THAT’S GOING TO BE MAINLY FOR OUR NORTHEASTERN AND EASTERN SPOTS. I DO BELIEVE IF YOU’RE IN OUR CENTRAL AND WESTERN LOCATIONS TODAY, THAT YOU HAVE A BETTER SHOT OF SEEING DRY AIR, A COUPLE OF MORE LINGERING SHOWERS THROUGH ABOUT 839 ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE AND THEN RIGHT BEFORE MIDNIGHT. WE ARE ON THE DRY SIDE. THEN TOMORROW OUR RAIN CHANCES ARE BACK UP. THAT MEANS THAT OUR TEMPERATURES ARE GOING TO FALL INTO THE MIDDLE AND UPPER 80S. WITH A FEW SPOTS BACK TOWARDS THE WEST IN THE LOW 90S. FEELS LIKE TEMPERATURES WON’T BE THAT HOT EITHER. WE’LL SEE. OUR FEELS LIKE TEMPERATURES REACH ANYWHERE FROM THE MIDDLE 90S TO ABOUT 100 TO 101, SO NOT AS HOT TOMORROW. MORE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE FORECAST THIS WEEKEND. A FRONT UP NORTH FADES. WE’LL HAVE HIGH PRESSURE IN PLACE, BUT DESPITE THAT HIGH PRESSURE, WE’LL STILL BE TRACKING SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BOTH SATURDAY AND ON SUNDAY. BUT IT IS GOING TO GET HOT. OUR TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND RETURNED BACK TO THE MIDDLE 90S, EVEN WARMER ON MONDAY AT 95 DEGREES, DROPPING DOWN TO 94 DEGREES

    Heat advisories in effect Wednesday with highs feeling like the triple digits

    Rain chances are lower today allowing temperatures to get hotter

    This afternoon will feature drier air, but it will get hot. Highs reach the middle 90s and rain chances will reach 30%. This dip in lower rain chances won’t last long. More showers & storms will be on the way tomorrow. Rain chances increase to 50% by the afternoon and evening. Highs tomorrow dip into the upper 80s briefly, then return to the lower 90s by Friday. Rain chances stay scattered going into the weekend. The only difference is this weekend will be hot. Highs reach the middle 90s both days.Mid 90s continue into the new workweek. Highs on Monday reach 95°, then down to 94° on Tuesday. Scattered PM showers & storms will once again be on tap.

    This afternoon will feature drier air, but it will get hot. Highs reach the middle 90s and rain chances will reach 30%. This dip in lower rain chances won’t last long. More showers & storms will be on the way tomorrow. Rain chances increase to 50% by the afternoon and evening. Highs tomorrow dip into the upper 80s briefly, then return to the lower 90s by Friday.

    Rain chances stay scattered going into the weekend. The only difference is this weekend will be hot. Highs reach the middle 90s both days.

    Mid 90s continue into the new workweek. Highs on Monday reach 95°, then down to 94° on Tuesday. Scattered PM showers & storms will once again be on tap.

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  • Can Cannabis Cool Your Heat Dome Misery

    Can Cannabis Cool Your Heat Dome Misery

    It is HOT outside, and we are talking record breaking, miserable, change shirts several times a day hot. Those who are suffering the most are the Desert Southwest, California’s Central Valley, and western and southern Texas. Some of the new records – Death Valley (122); Needles, Calif. (115); Phoenix (113); Las Vegas (111); Fresno, Calif. (107); Amarillo, Tex. (102); Sacramento (101); Kanab, Utah (101); Reno, Nev. (98); and Flagstaff, Ariz. (91). Part of the issue is there is a huge heat dome over the air, trapping hot  air for days (and nights). Even with air-conditions, it is tough, but can cannabis cool your heat dome misery.

    High tempertures play havoc with your body.  Extended hot weather days can cause poor sleep, lack of appetite, hot or damp skin, headaches, loss of motivation, irritability and more.  Staying cool and keeping your body at a reasonable temperature of 97° – 99° is critical as it cause dangerous complications like dehydration, heat stroke and more.

    Cannabis is one thing in box of tools to keep your body at a normal temperature. It can does reduce your body temperature—temporarily. Several studies indicate marijuana can, reduce the body temperature short term. Food like spicy mustard, chili flakes and wasabi can also provide quick relief. The cannabis cool effect is thought to happen because of the way THC interacts with a receptor called TRPA-1. This receptor controls important functions, including pain relief and body temperature.

    Not all weed is created equal when it comes to body chilling phenomenon. According to some consumers, switching to tinctures and edibles rather bongs, pre-rolls, or other methods involving heating the product helps move to a cooling response quicker. 

    You can also replace drinking alcohol at home with cannabis beverages. Consuming this way is refreshing and as potent without dehydrating your body.

    RELATED: Heat Waves And Weed: 5 Ways Summer Heat Can Affect Your High

    Cannabis is popular as a non addictive sleep aid.  In hot weather, some struggle with both falling and staying asleep. The sleep-promoting effects of cannabinoids are due to their interactions with cannabinoid receptors in the brain. When cannabinoids bind to these receptors, they send messages to increase levels of sleep-promoting adenosine and suppress the brain’s arousal system. Together, these effects may help cannabis users feel sedated or sleepy.

    RELATED: 4 Super-Discreet Ways To Use Marijuana

    Here are some other ways to help stay cool during a heat wave.

    Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing

    If possible, avoid being out in the heat of the day

    Drink plenty of water

    Avoid heavy meals

    The best way is to build your day around not being in the heat and monitor your body so you don’t develop serious issues.

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  • Smoky, Hot, and Sticky Sweet: South Carolina Barbecue Arrives on Clark Street

    Smoky, Hot, and Sticky Sweet: South Carolina Barbecue Arrives on Clark Street

    The former Blockbuster Video space along Clark and Wrightwood wasn’t made to house two 100-foot Lang barbecue smokers. Brandon and Katherine Rushing had to significantly alter the ventilation to accommodate their new restaurant, Briny Swine Smokehouse and Oyster Bar.

    The same space was home to HopCat, the Michigan beer bar. During the fall, it was also a frequent popup space for Spirit Halloween. Briny Swine’s crews kept the bar in the same space, and the Rushings hope their South Carolina barbecue and find a Chicago niche with folks who like bourbon, beer, and barbecue. They’ll even stay open until 2 a.m. giving the stretch of Clark Street, which has recently seen the closures of Frank’s and Field House, a charge. Even as the Wiener Circle taunts the new restaurant from across the street.

    This was a former Blockbuster.

    South Carolina barbecue specializes in pork, but Briny Swine also serves seafood, chicken, and turkey.

    This is the Rushings’ third restaurant. They run a Briny Swine in Edisto Beach, South Carolina; and Ella & Ollies, which opened in 2016. Those restaurants will continue as the Rushings move to Chicago with their daughter. Barbecue joints have a certain aesthetic with metal trays and red and white checkered tablecloths. Brandon Rushing says they’ve incorporated some of those standards, but tailored them to Chicago’s big-city tendencies. Rushing also says to look for live music on most nights.

    “It’s not your trays and your plastic ramekins kind of thing,” he says. “You know, it’s a little bit more elevated than that — I think that kind of brings out more of the seafood side and the oyster side of things as well.”

    Briny Swine features South Carolina-style barbecue, which focuses on pork, or whole hog cooking. Brandon Rushing smokes his meat with oak and they’ll have mustard and vinegar sauces on hand. Look for pulled pork and St. Louis spare ribs. Rushing is also proud of his brisket, so beef fans are in luck.

    The St. Louis ribs are smoked over oak.

    Chicago borrows much from Memphis’ barbecue traditions with its sweet and smoky barbecue sauce. South Carolina focuses on dry rub, but Swiny Brine will offer five sauces: Alabama White (mayo, vinegar, water, mustard, horseradish, black pepper), Carolina Gold (mustard-based, vinegar, sugar, ketchup), pepper vinegar (pepper, vinegar, pepper flakes, sugar), red (ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar), and a spicy red variant with chipotle.

    Being part of Lowcountry cuisine, there’s also a variety of seafood options including blackened grouper sandwiches and shrimp rolls. Rushing says it was a task to properly source oysters. The oysters (from Chesapeake, Virginia are salty. He serves them with jalapeño and country ham and fried. For the colder months, he wants to bring a southern tradition to Chicago, the oyster roast.

    Chicago may be a sausage town, just ask it, but Briny Swine is offering it something unique: onion sausage. The late Phil Bardin, a prominent Lowcountry chef, is one of Rushing’s mentors. And he inspired the sausage which is made with pork (instead of the traditional venison) and tons of onions.

    Live music is a daily feature.

    The boiled peanut martini is salty.

    There’s a special food menu at the bar, including a pulled pork sandwich and blue crab hush puppies, that will be available until 2 a.m. Brown liquor fans will have plenty of whisky flights (and some Scotch) to swig. The drink menu also features a boiled peanut martini made with Wheatley Craft Kentucky Vodka and peanut brine. Rushing says the drink was his wife’s idea: “It’s kind of like, a salty briny martini — it actually turned out really fantastic.”

    Walk through the space below as the restaurant officially opens on Saturday, June 1. Walk through the space below.

    Briny Swine Smokehouse and Oyster Bar, 2577 N. Clark Street, open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday; reservations via OpenTable.

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  • AccuWeather Alert: Strong storms

    AccuWeather Alert: Strong storms

    NEW YORK (WABC) — Severe thunderstorms are hitting parts of the Tri-State this morning with warnings issued in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

    Some of the stronger storms could produce downpours, gusty winds, and small hail, so we have issued an AccuWeather Alert.

    We have an AccuWeather Alert for Thursday as a few strong thunderstorms could pop up to cool things off. Dani Beckstrom has the forecast.

    A less humid Friday will be followed by a cooler holiday weekend with the next shot at showers looking like Sunday night and Monday.

    Thursday

    AccuWeather Alert: Strong storms High 82

    Friday

    Less humid. High 86

    Saturday

    PM storm possible. High 79

    Sunday

    Best bet. High 80

    Monday

    A few showers and a t-storm. High 72

    Tuesday

    Still a chance. High 76

    Wednesday

    Partly sunny with an afternoon shower possible. High 74

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    Follow meteorologist Lee Goldberg, Sam Champion, Brittany Bell, Jeff Smith, and Dani Beckstrom on social media.

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  • IMPACT DAY: Two rounds of strong storms expected this afternoon and evening

    IMPACT DAY: Two rounds of strong storms expected this afternoon and evening

    IMPACT DAY: Two rounds of strong storms expected this afternoon and evening

    Wind and hail will be the biggest concerns

    THAT’S GOING TO IMPACT US ALL TODAY. KELLIANNE THIS WEATHER, THE POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE STORMS ARE THEY GOING TO BE FAST MOVING? I REALLY THINK IT DEPENDS. GOING INTO THE LATE MORNING HOURS. NO, BUT ONCE IT STARTS TO KIND OF PICK UP SOME STEAM, IT WILL EVENTUALLY PUSH THROUGH. I THINK ONE THING THAT WE’RE REALLY GOING TO BE WATCHING IS FOR JUST A COUPLE OF ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE FIRST ROUND, ARRIVING LATE MORNING, EARLY AFTERNOON, AND THEN ANOTHER ROUND LATE TONIGHT, WHICH THAT 1ST MAY NOT BE ON THE STRONG AND SEVERE SIDE. SO WE TALK ABOUT A SEVERE WEATHER RISK FOR TODAY. IT’S GOING TO BE MAINLY IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS. WE HAVE A LOT OF HEAT. WE HAVE A LOT OF HUMIDITY COUPLED WITH A COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THAT WILL BRING US THOSE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THAT REALLY TURN STRONG AND SEVERE. I THINK MUCH OF CENTRAL FLORIDA WILL BE UNDER SOME SORT OF SEVERE WEATHER THREAT IF YOU’RE IN KISSIMMEE. UH, COCOA BEACH, MERRITT ISLAND, EVEN AREAS UP NORTH, YOU ARE IN A LEVEL ONE OUT OF FIVE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT, INCLUDING PARTS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY. BUT AREAS NORTH OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, A LEVEL TWO OUT OF FIVE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT. NOW, KEEP IN MIND IF YOU ARE TRAVELING, LET’S SAY TO JACKSONVILLE, EVEN LAKE CITY THIS MORNING, ESPECIALLY LATE MORNING, EARLY AFTERNOON, YOU’RE LOOKING AT A LEVEL THREE OUT OF FIVE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT, MEANING NUMEROUS STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS. IT’S ALL THANKS TO THIS AREA OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WORKING THROUGH ALABAMA RIGHT NOW ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLD FRONT. AND THAT IS RACING TOWARDS NORTH FLORIDA. SO WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS MORNING IS TO GET THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. WE’RE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT RAINFALL, BUT WHEN YOU PICK THEM UP, WE MAY BE WATCHING SOME SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION. SO LET’S TIME IT OUT HOUR BY HOUR. 11:00. WE’RE LOOKING AT A FEW ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WORKING INTO PARTS OF MARION COUNTY, FLAGLER COUNTY THAT THEN PUSHES OFF THE COASTLINE AROUND NOON. WE’LL GET ANOTHER BREAK IN THAT RAINFALL AROUND 130 AND TWO. HERE, THOUGH, COMES A SECOND LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AROUND THREE, FOUR AND FIVE LEADING TO SCATTERED RAINFALL AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. 6:00 COUPLE OF SHOWERS ALONG I 95 IN BREVARD COUNTY. WE’LL START TO DRY OUT GOING INTO THE LATE NIGHT HOURS, BUT THEN OVERNIGHT. THIS IS WHEN FUTURECAST PICKS UP ON MORE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARRIVING. WILL THESE BE SEVERE? I DON’T THINK WE’RE GOING TO BE TOO CONCERNED ABOUT A SEVERE WEATHER THREAT OVERNIGHT. MAYBE 1 OR 2 BRINGING SOME GUSTY WINDS, BUT THE BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR SEVERE WEATHER WILL ARRIVE LATE MORNING AND INTO THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THEN BY THE TIME YOU WAKE UP ON SATURDAY, WE’RE COMPLETELY DRY AND QUIET. SO WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW IS THAT FROM ABOUT 10:00 THIS MORNING IN OUR NORTHERN LOCATIONS, ALL THE WAY UNTIL 6:00 THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING, WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR 1 OR 2 ISOLATED, STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS, WIND AND HAIL BEING THE BIGGEST CONCERN. I WILL BE WATCHING ALSO THE POTENTIAL OF TORNADOES, THOUGH THAT IS NOT A HUGE CONCERN FOR THIS AFTERNOON. THEN THIS WEEKEND WE’RE SUNNY, DRY, BUT WARM TEMPERATURES IN TH

    IMPACT DAY: Two rounds of strong storms expected this afternoon and evening

    Wind and hail will be the biggest concerns

    Today will be an Impact Day for strong/severe storms this afternoon. There will be two waves of storms. The first arriving this afternoon/evening. Another round is possible late tonight. Showers & storms will push into our northern locations after 10a and slowly work south throughout the day. Our northern locations have the best possibility to see scattered strong/severe storms while areas between Orlando and Marion/Flagler will have an isolated severe weather threat. Wind and hail will be the biggest concerns with anything that turns severe. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The second round of showers & storms may not be strong enough to produce severe storms, however, that is something we will watch.Rain and storms clear out by sunrise tomorrow leading to a sunny and dry day ahead. This Mother’s Day weekend will be sunny, dry, and warm. Highs reach the lower 90s.Our pattern turns active next week as showers & storms are back in the forecast.

    Today will be an Impact Day for strong/severe storms this afternoon. There will be two waves of storms. The first arriving this afternoon/evening. Another round is possible late tonight. Showers & storms will push into our northern locations after 10a and slowly work south throughout the day. Our northern locations have the best possibility to see scattered strong/severe storms while areas between Orlando and Marion/Flagler will have an isolated severe weather threat. Wind and hail will be the biggest concerns with anything that turns severe. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The second round of showers & storms may not be strong enough to produce severe storms, however, that is something we will watch.

    Rain and storms clear out by sunrise tomorrow leading to a sunny and dry day ahead. This Mother’s Day weekend will be sunny, dry, and warm. Highs reach the lower 90s.

    Our pattern turns active next week as showers & storms are back in the forecast.

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  • Amex Blue Cash Everyday Card Enhanced with Cash Back Rewards, Monthly Credits & $250 Bonus

    Amex Blue Cash Everyday Card Enhanced with Cash Back Rewards, Monthly Credits & $250 Bonus

    Amex Blue Cash Everyday Review

    Amex Blue Cash Everyday Review

    🔃 Update (May 08, 2024) – Welcome bonus is now $200. Also terms for The Disney Bundle credit have changed, with spend requirement lowered to $9.99 from $13.99. (HT: DoC)

    American Express today launched the refreshed Blue Cash Everyday Card with new online shopping rewards, credits for streaming and cooking at home, and a sleek new Card design.

    Blue Cash Everyday now offers 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations on up to $18,000 per year ($6,000 per year in purchases in each category) with 1% back on all other purchases. The Card also offers new monthly statement credits of up to $15 back on online purchases at Home Chef, a meal service that delivers simple and convenient recipes and ingredients to your door, and $7 back after Card Members spend $13.99 or more each month on an eligible The Disney Bundle subscription, the streaming subscription offer with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. With these new benefits, Blue Cash Everyday Card Members can now access more than $250 in value annually, in addition to cash back on all eligible purchases, with no annual fee. Let check out more details.

    Welcome Bonus

    • New eligible Card Members will receive a welcome offer of $200 back after spending $2,000 on eligible purchases in the first 6 months of Card Membership.
    • 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 15 months of Card Membership, then a variable rate applies.
    • No Annual Fee
    • REFERRAL LINK | DIRECT LINK

    Try opening each link in a clean browser window to see the $250 bonus. Otherwise you’ll only see the currently advertised offer of $200.

    Card Details

    • Earn 3% Cash Back at
      • U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year
      • U.S. online retail purchases on up to $6,000 per year
      • U.S. gas stations on up to $6,000 per year
    • 1% Cash Back on other purchases
    • $180 Home Chef Credit (up to $15 in monthly statement credits for online meal kit purchases)
    • Receive $7 back each month (up to $84 back annually) after spending $13.99 $9.99 or more each month on an eligible subscription to The Disney Bundle which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ using your Card.
    • No redemption minimum on Cash Back earned

    Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed for a statement credit.

    Blue Cash Everyday Card Members also get other benefits of American Express Membership, including early and exclusive access to tickets for concerts, theater, sports events and more via American Express Experiences and Purchase Protection when eligible purchases made online or in-store get lost or stolen within 90 days.

    Blue Cash Everyday Review: Guru’s Wrap-up

    These are actually decent improvements for a no-fee credit card. You can now earn 3% cash back at popular categories such as supermarkets, gas and online purchases. There are also monthly credits that could be useful if you’re already paying for things such as Home Chef and the Disney Bundle.

    The welcome bonus is on par with some of the best signup bonuses for consumer no-fee credit cards. And it can get even better if you apply through a referral link, once it becomes available.

    There’s also a new sleek design, replacing the old clear plastic.

    Let me know in the comments what you think about this changes!

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  • The Top 10 Most Provocative Music Videos of All Time

    The Top 10 Most Provocative Music Videos of All Time

    A while ago, we ranked the hottest music videos of all time. But a lot has happened since this article was last published, and we need to recognize a few more steamy music videos that had our jaws on the floor. We’ve added five more MV’s to the ranking because they deserved recognition.

    5. Iggy Azalea “Work”

    Iggy Azalea was the moment in 2013. This “Work” music video proves it.

    4. Ariana Grande “7 rings”

    She sees it, she likes it, she wants it, she got it. Ariana Grande is going for the money with this music video.

    3. City Girls “Twerk ft. Cardi B”


    Cardi B and City Girls teach us how to twerk…need I say more?

    2. Nicki Minaj “Barbie Tingz”


    One of Nicki’s wittiest songs, “Barbie Tingz” details all the relationships she’s had with different rappers throughout her career. Exposing men is one of Nicki’s finest moments, and this music video is about as steamy as it gets.

    1. Cardi B. & Megan Thee Stallion “WAP”


    You had to know it was coming. One of the most hyper-sexual songs in recent history from two of the biggest female rappers in the world. The music video with a cameo from Kylie Jenner is our steamiest music video of all time.

    The music video is a very specific art form that many appreciate, but few really take the time to explore.

    While you may have a quick answer to the question of the hottest music video you’ve ever seen, we doubt you could rank the hottest of all time. From Beyonce to Prince, we’ve made a definitive ranking of the ten steamiest music videos ever made.

    10. Beyonce “Partition”

    Beyoncé – Partition (Explicit Video)youtu.be

    Beyonce is the queen of the sparkly leotard. Her iconic love seat pose has given life to countless memes, and for good reason. This video is undeniably one of her hottest.

    9. Selena Gomez “Hands to Myself”

    Selena Gomez – Hands To Myself (Official Music Video)youtu.be

    First of all, Selena Gomez+bangs is pretty fire. Second of all, Selena Gomez+bangs+lingerie+steamy bathtub shots= 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    8. Usher “Trading Places”

    Usher – Trading Placeswww.youtube.com

    Usher doing anything is undeniably hot. We would watch the man tie his shoe laces and give him a standing ovation afterwards. In this video, we not only get steamy bedroom shots and plenty of oiled muscle, but also weird indoor-human-fish-tank moments that we’re admittedly pretty into.

    7. D’Angelo “Untitled (How does it feel)”

    D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)youtu.be

    Honestly, it’s just D’angelo standing there shirtless singing his heart out. What more could you want?

    6. Nicki Minaj “Anaconda”

    Nicki Minaj – Anacondawww.youtube.com

    This iconic video features Minaj in lycra pants and other various form fitting outfits twerking etc. She also makes smoothies. It’s hard to look away.

    5. Rihanna “S&M”

    Rihanna – S&Mwww.youtube.com

    This whole list could be Rihanna music videos and we’d stand by it. Out of all of Ri-Ri’s steamy videos, this is perhaps the most enticingly chaotic. Bonus: Rihanna has magnificent red hair in this clip.

    4. Prince “Kiss”

    Prince – Kiss (Official Music Video)www.youtube.com

    Prince was the king of pushing boundaries, and this video was no exception. MTV loosened their standards specifically for this 1986 hit, and we’re so glad they did. Prince in a crop top? Yes please.

    3. Beyonce “Drunk in Love”

    Beyoncé – Drunk in Love (Explicit) ft. JAY Zyoutu.be

    Yes, Beyonce made the list twice, but we just couldn’t help ourselves. While Beyonce looks as amazing as always in this video, what really puts it over the top is the way she undresses Jay-Z with her eyes. *Melts*

    2. Chris Isaak “Wicked Game”

    Wicked Game – Single Edit – Official Music Videoyoutu.be

    This video is decidedly NSFW. Widely agreed upon across the internet to be one of the hottest videos of all time, “Wicked Game” will leave you speechless.

    1. Britney Spears “Toxic”

    Britney Spears – Toxic (Official Music Video)www.youtube.com

    This video tops our list because it just doesn’t get more iconic than this. Say what you want about Britney, but she
    always delivered in the music video department.

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  • Slightly warmer Wednesday featuring sunny skies and dry conditions

    Slightly warmer Wednesday featuring sunny skies and dry conditions

    Slightly warmer Wednesday featuring sunny skies and dry conditions

    IT’S A LOT. YEAH, A LOT COLDER THAN IT IS HERE, THAT’S FOR SURE. YEAH. MONTANA. I MEAN, I WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE THERE THIS TIME OF YEAR, BUT THAT’S WHY EVERYONE COMES TO CENTRAL FLORIDA THIS TIME OF YEAR FOR SPRING BREAK. YEAH, A LOT OF THE THEME PARKS WERE PACKED. I’M SURE OUR BEACHES ARE GOING TO BE PACKED THIS WEEK, AND IT REALLY IS GOING TO BE BEACH WEATHER, BECAUSE TODAY WE’LL REACH 80 DEGREES WITH PLENTY OF SUNSHINE. YOU’LL GET A NICE TAN IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUTSIDE, JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THAT SUNSCREEN ON. WE’RE ALREADY CLEAR THIS MORNING. DOWNTOWN ORLANDO LOOKING FANTASTIC AND FEELING PRETTY COOL. WE’RE AT 60 DEGREES AT THE MOMENT HERE IN THE METRO. IT’S 61 DEGREES IN KISSIMMEE, BUT 59 DEGREES IN SAINT CLOUD AND A LITTLE BIT COOLER NORTH AND WEST OF TOWN. OCALA AT 5557. IN THE VILLAGES AND IN WILDWOOD. SO AS YOU GET THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL, JUST KNOW THAT IT’S STILL A COOL START. BUT THEN THIS AFTERNOON, WE’RE TALKING ONCE AGAIN. SHORTS AND T SHIRTS. AS OUR TEMPERATURES REACH THE LOW AND MIDDLE 80S. I THINK TODAY IN SANFORD AND IN BITHLO, WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REACH ABOUT 83 DEGREES, ALL THANKS TO A WEST SOUTHWEST WIND THAT WILL HEAT US UP A LITTLE BIT MORE AND THEN FOR OUR COASTLINE, JUST SLIGHTLY COOLER AS A VERY WEAK SEA BREEZE TRIES TO DEVELOP WITH TEMPERATURES REACHING THE MID 70S TO THE LOW 80S, OUR HIGH PRESSURE STILL IN PLACE. IT’S OFF OUR COASTLINE, BUT BECAUSE IT’S A LITTLE BIT FURTHER AWAY FROM US, WE MAY GET A FEW CLOUDS STREAMING IN THROUGHOUT THE DAY. SO TODAY WE HAVE A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS, BUT STILL PLENTY OF SUNSHINE AND DRY CONDITIONS DUE TO THAT HIGH PRESSURE WITH THOSE TEMPERATURES BY LUNCH REACHING THE MID 70S. THEN LATER ON TODAY, EVENTUALLY IN THE 80S. NOW TOMORROW WE’RE WARMER. MANY SPOTS INLAND REACH ABOUT 85 TO 86 DEGREES. COASTAL LOCATIONS MORE ALONG THE LINES OF THE 70S AND LOW 80S. BUT WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY WIND, WE’RE USHERING IN A LITTLE BIT MORE HUMIDITY AND THAT MAY BRING IN AN ISOLATED SHOWER OR TWO. THEN GOING INTO FRIDAY AND THIS WEEKEND, WE TRACK THIS BIG RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING THAT SETS US UP FOR A DRY STRETCH FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, BUT ALSO A HOT STRETCH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WE’RE EXPECTED TO TOP OUT RIGHT AROUND 88 DEGREES. SUNDAY 89, AND I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF WE EVEN REACH 90 DEGREES HERE IN ORLANDO. IF WE REACH ONE MORE DEGREE, WE WOULD HAVE THE SECOND DAY OF THE YEAR OF 90 DEGREES HERE IN ORLANDO. SO. BUT THAT DOES NOT LAST LONG. LOOKING AHEAD TO TUESDAY, WE ACTUALLY TAKE A DIP VERY QUICKLY INTO THE MID 70S, AND IT’S ALL THANKS TO OUR NEXT COLD FRONT THAT’S SET TO MOVE THROUGH. IT’S GOING TO BE A SLOW MOVING COLD FRONT, BUT IT WILL UP OUR RAIN CHANCES GOING INTO SUNDAY. BUT MORE SPECIFIC ON MONDAY, MONDAY’S RAIN CHANCES ARE AROUND 50%, SO OUR RAIN WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE AND COOLER AIR MOVES IN BEHIND THAT FRONT. SO IT’S A CLIMB TO THE UPPER 80S GOING INTO THE END OF THE WORKWEEK, INTO THE WEEKEND. ON MONDAY, WE ARE DOWN TO 84 DEGREES WITH A 50% CHANCE OF SHOWERS. THEN THE SUNSHINE DRY AIR RETURNS ON TUESDAY

    Slightly warmer Wednesday featuring sunny skies and dry conditions

    Our Wednesday is off to a cool start. Temperatures this AM are in the 50s and 60s…slightly warmer than the 40s and 50s we had yesterday AM. The warmer air will stick with us this afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 70s and lower 80s. High pressure is still in control this afternoon. This will lead to a mostly sunny and dry day ahead.Moisture increases tomorrow afternoon which may lead to an isolated shower or two in the afternoon. Otherwise tomorrow will once again be dry with highs reaching the lower and middle 80s. The hot temps are back to end out the workweek. Friday’s highs reach the upper 80s for many and continue into the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will be hot as high temperatures reach the upper 80s. A few isolated showers can’t be ruled out Sunday PM, but it won’t put a damper on your plans. The next front will drift in Monday. This will bring in scattered rain and even a few storms for the morning and afternoon. Temperatures by the afternoon will dip into the middle 80s. Colder air will move in late Monday night. This will allow temperatures by Tuesday AM to dip into the 50s and highs reach the middle 70s. The roller coast ride continues!

    Our Wednesday is off to a cool start. Temperatures this AM are in the 50s and 60s…slightly warmer than the 40s and 50s we had yesterday AM. The warmer air will stick with us this afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 70s and lower 80s. High pressure is still in control this afternoon. This will lead to a mostly sunny and dry day ahead.

    Moisture increases tomorrow afternoon which may lead to an isolated shower or two in the afternoon. Otherwise tomorrow will once again be dry with highs reaching the lower and middle 80s. The hot temps are back to end out the workweek. Friday’s highs reach the upper 80s for many and continue into the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will be hot as high temperatures reach the upper 80s. A few isolated showers can’t be ruled out Sunday PM, but it won’t put a damper on your plans.

    The next front will drift in Monday. This will bring in scattered rain and even a few storms for the morning and afternoon. Temperatures by the afternoon will dip into the middle 80s. Colder air will move in late Monday night. This will allow temperatures by Tuesday AM to dip into the 50s and highs reach the middle 70s. The roller coast ride continues!

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  • Sandoval Back in Hot Water! Plus ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ ‘Beverly Hills,’ ‘Miami,’ and ‘Summer House.’

    Sandoval Back in Hot Water! Plus ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ ‘Beverly Hills,’ ‘Miami,’ and ‘Summer House.’

    Rachel Lindsay and Jodi Walker begin this week’s Morally Corrupt by dissecting the idiotic comments made by Sandoval in his interview with The New York Times magazine (1:10). Then they launch into a recap of Vanderpump Rules Season 11, Episode 4 (12:30) and discuss the Season 13 finale of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (25:18), before Rachel is joined by Callie Curry to break down The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6 finale (41:26) and the Season 8 premiere of Summer House (54:25).

    Host: Rachel Lindsay
    Guests: Jodi Walker and Callie Curry
    Producers: Devon Baroldi
    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  • A hot take

    A hot take

    Madame Web was actually a cool character and the whole Secret Wars storyline was great. I did not see the new movie (and I wont), but based on the memes, its trash. Im sad that the new generation wont know the OG character, and that she will probably end up as Nimrod (who was a famous hunter, but loonytunes changed the meaning).

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  • AccuWeather: Mostly Cloudy and mild

    AccuWeather: Mostly Cloudy and mild

    NEW YORK (WABC) — Cloudy with breaks of some sun for the first half of the weekend, but the wet weather returns on Sunday.

    We have an AccuWeather Alert for Sunday with a winter storm bringing rain and snow to the Tri-State area.

    Saturday

    Better half of the weekend, mild clouds. High 48

    Sunday

    AccuWeather Alert: Rain to mix or snow. High 41

    Monday

    AM flakes, blustery! High 41

    Tuesday

    Cold despite sun. High 38

    Wednesday

    Near normal. High 40

    Thursday

    Chance of a shower. High 44

    Friday

    AM showers. High 44

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  • Credit Karma to Pay $3M to Users for False Preapproved Offers, File Claim Now

    Credit Karma to Pay $3M to Users for False Preapproved Offers, File Claim Now

    Credit Karma False Preapproved Offers

    Credit Karma Settlement

    🔃 Update: The FTC is sending notices to 497,425 people who may be eligible for a payment if they were denied credit after responding to an offer from Credit Karma that said they were “pre-approved” or had a “90% odds” of approval. If you get a letter or email with a claim number, you can apply for a payment online at secure.creditkarmasettlement.com. If you don’t have a letter or email with claim ID, then you can email info@CreditKarmaSettlement.com or call 866-848-0871 to get one. To be eligible, you must file a claim by March 4, 2024.

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Credit Karma to pay its users $3 million after pushing false preapproved credit cards on consumers and harming their credit scores.

    The FTC alleges that the company used claims that consumers were “pre-approved” and had “90% odds” to entice them to apply for offers that, in many instances, they ultimately did not qualify for.

    “Credit Karma’s false claims of ‘pre-approval’ cost consumers time and subjected them to unnecessary credit checks,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection said in a statement.

    Credit Karma provides tools that allow consumers to monitor their credit scores and credit reports. To use Credit Karma’s services, consumers must provide the company with a variety of personal information, allowing Credit Karma to amass over 2,500 data points on each consumer, including credit and income information. Credit Karma then uses that information to send targeted advertisements and recommendations for credit cards.

    The FTC’s proposed complaint alleges that, from February 2018 to April 2021, Credit Karma falsely told many consumers that they had been “pre-approved” for credit offers, leading consumers to apply, incur a hard inquiry on their credit reports, and, if they are denied, potentially damage their credit scores unnecessarily. According to the FTC’s complaint, Credit Karma knew that its purported “pre-approvals” conveyed false “certainty” to consumers. The company knew that consumers were more likely to click on offers saying “preapproved” than those saying they had “excellent” odds of being approved. 

    Related: See All Settlement Rebates Here

    Under the FTC Act, the FTC has the authority to take action against companies for engaging in unfair and deceptive acts or practices. The FTC’s proposed order against Credit Karma requires the company to:

    • Stop deceiving consumers: The FTC’s order prohibits Credit Karma from deceiving consumers about whether they are approved or pre-approved for a credit offer, as well as about the odds or likelihood that a consumer will be approved for a credit offer.
    • Pay $3 million in consumer redress: The order requires Credit Karma to pay $3 million to the FTC, which will be sent to consumers who were harmed by the company’s actions.
    • Preserve records: To help prevent further use of deceptive dark patterns, the order requires Credit Karma to preserve records of any market, behavioral, or psychological research, or user, customer, or usability testing, including any A/B or multivariate testing, copy testing, surveys, focus groups, interviews, clickstream analysis, eye or mouse tracking studies, heat maps, or session replays or recordings.

    You can read the agency’s full order here.

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