Mail Online • 27th August 2025

Home buyers insist on new check before they agree to buy a property

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 06:39, 27 August 2025 | Updated: 14:12, 27 August 2025 House hunters are increasingly asking to stay overnight at a property before making an offer on their dream home. Eric Albert, a seller, recently hosted a couple who requested an extended stay at his estate to ensure the home was comfortable and suited their needs. 'Houses are a huge expenditure. For $60 million, you should try it before you buy it. It’s a smart thing to do,' Albert to...

Mail Online • 18th August 2025

Costco members are all saying the same thing about food court change

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 17:06, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 17:24, 18 August 2025 Costco's switch from Pepsi back to Coca-Cola in its food courts is underway nationwide. Coca-Cola machines are popping up in stores this summer after CEO Ron Vachris announced the change in January.Rumors Costco planned to drop Pepsi beverages circulated last year —  with angry shoppers saying on social media that the switch was the 'worst decision' Costco had ever made. But since the...

Mail Online • 18th August 2025

Poll reveals Gen Z fears World War III is likelier than financial goal

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

Gen Z is putting house hunting on hold — convinced World War III is more likely than buying a home.

One in five of those aged 18 to 28 think World War III is a bigger possibility than purchasing a house in the next five years, according to a survey by Clever Real Estate.

About 79% of Gen Z already believe they can't afford to purchase a home, and nearly 3...

Mail Online • 16th August 2025

Starbucks sets ambitious new goal to combat customers' biggest gripe

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

Starbucks is making a bold promise to tackle customers' biggest gripe — no coffee will take longer than four minutes.

America's biggest coffee chain has lost millions of customers in the past year, some fed up with high prices or shoddy stores.

But, by Starbucks' own admission, most had grown weary of waiting 20 minutes for a drink.

CEO Brian Niccol, poa...

Mail Online • 5th August 2025

Walmart sends shoppers wild as they slash price of a childhood toy

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 03:18, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 03:24, 5 August 2025 Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreA LEGO enthusiast’s latest search for deals at Walmart turned up big savings on fan-favorite sets. Shopping expert Angel Madison spotted popular sets on sale for up to 62 percent off.Some, including a personal favorite of Madiso...

Mail Online • 2nd August 2025

Disney dethroned as top theme park by surprise rival

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

In a big win for a small-town Tennessee treasure, Dollywood has been crowned the best amusement park in the US for the second year in a row.

TripAdvisor's annual list, based on thousands of traveler reviews, ranks Dollywood above giants like Disney's Magic Kingdom and Universal's Islands of Adventure.

'We don't provide the best guest experience in the cou...

Mail Online • 31st July 2025

Future of 119 JCPenney stores hangs in the balance after they are sold

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

JCPenney, the 123-year-old department store chain, is selling 119 stores to a private equity firm.

Profits from the $947 million sale to Onyx, set to close on September 8, will be used to pay off debts.

The 119 stores are spread across 35 states and Puerto Rico — with Texas having the most affected locations. Scroll down for the full list.

Their future r...

Mail Online • 15th May 2025

Celebrity hotspot turned restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 03:20, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 14:46, 15 May 2025 Planta has become the latest restaurant chain to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The restaurant, which has served celebrities like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, declared bankruptcy this week.Planta listed between $10 and $50 million in liabilities compared with $50,000 and $100,000 in assets.Known for its upscale vegan cuisine, Planta was founded by CEO Steven Salm and chef David...

Mail Online • 5th April 2025

I went from a $5.15 an hour to retiring at 39 with $3.5M nest egg

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 20:20, 5 April 2025 | Updated: 20:22, 5 April 2025 American Jamal Robinson entered the job force with one goal in mind: To retire as soon as possible.The 40-year-old revealed he set a goal to retire at a certain age when he was still a teenager while speaking with CNBC Make It.'In my mind, I always thought it made the most sense to compress that amount of time in my life,' Robinson explained.'So at 17, I set the goal to retire early at 45,...

Mail Online • 31st January 2025

Netflix show achieves rare feat by landing in the top 10 twice

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 16:14, 31 January 2025 | Updated: 16:33, 31 January 2025 Fans of an action-packed Netflix series have not stopped binge-watching the show since the premiere of Season 2.The Night Agent's second season is topping the streaming platform's top 10 TV series in the US currently following its January 23 release.However, in a rare feat, millions of fans are also currently tuned into the show's first season, which too has become a top 10 watch in...

Mail Online • 2nd December 2024

Woman turns her garage into a beloved '90s restaurant chain

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 15:23, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 17:20, 2 December 2024 A woman in Kentucky have wowed people online after showcasing their garage, which they turned into a nostalgic '90s Pizza Hut restaurant.Stephanie Hubbard recently went viral after posting a TikTok video of her quirky Pizza Hut-themed garage on December 1.Hubbard and her husband Chris filled their home's garage with various items inspired by a 90's style Pizza Hut - including vintage...

Mail Online • 25th September 2024

Music buffs spark furious debate over 'best one hit wonder ever'

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 21:57, 25 September 2024 | Updated: 22:00, 25 September 2024 Music enthusiasts who prefer one-hit wonders over frequently-played radio hits can smile now National One-Hit Wonder Day is here.Several X users have listed their favorite ones in honor of the day, most of which were released between the 1980s and 2010s.Chart-topping hits like Gotye's 'Somebody I Used to Know' and Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' are just two of the many songs that were the...

Mail Online • 18th September 2024

Netflix fans 'begging' for prequel about characters from hit series

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

Millions of Netflix users tuned into the second part of the fourth season of Emily in Paris, and some viewers are now hoping for a prequel series.

Emily in Paris centers around Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) and her life in France that's full of work, adventure and love triangles.

After Emily accepts a job offer in Rome in the Season 4 finale, X users have b...

Mail Online • 30th August 2024

VMA fans outraged after star's performance is left out of nominations

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

Fans were angered to see the nominees in one of the MTV Video Music Awards' new categories - Most Iconic Performance.

This new category will acknowledge one of five nominees who participated in legendary VMAs performances between 1984 and 2013.

However, VMAs enthusiasts were angered to see that Britney Spears' memorable 'I'm a Slave 4 U' performance from...

Mail Online • 16th June 2024

Idyllic private island in Connecticut hits market for $2.75M

By EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER Published: 16:53, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 16:53, 16 June 2024 A stunning private island just 14 miles from the Hamptons in southern Connecticut has hit the market for just $2.75 million. Located in the iconic Thimbles archipelago, the fully-furnished four-bedroom, two bathroom residence on 0 Belden Island is described in its listing as 'an idyllic retreat to create the most special memories while hosting family and friends'. The island property, whic...

Mail Online • 31st December 2023

Inside Manhattan's 1940s and 1950s nightlife scene

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

It's the city that never sleeps... and never was that truer than in the heyday of Manhattan nightlife - the post-war 1940s and the Golden Age of the 1950s.

In the age of jazz, the Cotton Club was where it was at. By the time it was disco's turn to rule, Studio 54 became the place to be and be seen. But before disco, New Yorkers and aspiring New Yorkers flo...

Mail Online • 15th August 2023

Blind Side family called out after Below Deck appearance

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EMMA SALETTA, US AUDIENCE REPORTER

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are being criticized over their 2017 appearance on the reality TV series Below Deck and the 'red flags' it raised about how their story was depicted in movie The Blind Side.

A clip of the couple's appearance on the Bravo show - set aboard luxury yachts -  resurfaced on TikTok soon after their 'adopted' son, former NFL player Micha...