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Thursday, October 16, 2025

CONSUMER

KFC Comeback Campaign Offers Free Bucket, Brings Back Colonel

KFC has launched a nationwide comeback campaign, offering a free eight-piece bucket of chicken or tenders with a $15+ purchase on its app or...

Hyundai Extends 10-Year Paint Warranty Over Peeling Complaints

Hyundai is extending the paint warranty for several of its vehicles after receiving consumer complaints about paint peeling and bubbling, particularly on white cars. The...

Why Hotel Minibars Are Disappearing from Luxury Rooms

Once seen as a symbol of luxury, hotel room minibars are quietly disappearing as guest preferences and cost concerns reshape the hospitality industry. According to...

LA Home Costs Exceed Income, Ranks Worst in US

Los Angeles has been ranked the least affordable metro area for homeownership in the United States, with housing costs surpassing median household income, according...

Most Young Workers Value Career Growth Over Work-Life Balance

A majority of young professionals today are prioritizing career advancement over work-life balance, according to a new survey by CNBC. The survey, which gathered responses...

Crypto Mortgage Opens New Path to Home Buying

Buying a home with cryptocurrency is no longer just a concept—it’s becoming a viable reality.   On June 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued...

Chef Edward Lee collaborates with 1587 Sneakers on ‘Bibim Human’ t-shirt

Chef Edward Lee, known for his appearance on Netflix’s Culinary Class War, is stepping into fashion with a new t-shirt collaboration with Asian American...

AMC Cuts Summer Ticket Prices 50% for Members on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

AMC, the movie theater chain, is cutting ticket prices by 50% for members this summer on select days. AMC announced that it has expanded its...

Used Cars Under $20,000 Are Vanishing from LA Market

Affordable used cars under $20,000 are becoming increasingly rare in Los Angeles, with listings dropping to just a quarter of what they were six...

Korean American restaurants struggle despite record U.S. dining sales

Despite the booming U.S. restaurant industry, Korean American restaurant owners in Los Angeles are reporting some of the toughest times in recent memory. “I can...