People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan on September 14, 2023. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images With higher prices and elevated interest rates stubbornly sticking around, Chipotle burrito bowls and European vacations are still on the table for many consumers. But Big Macs and kitchen remodels aren't.…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new rules last week for bringing a dog into the United States. Starting August 1, all dogs entering the country must be at least 6 months old, must be microchipped, and must be accompanied by either proof of a rabies vaccine or proof that the dog hasn't been…
A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started busing migrants to New York. So far, Texas has sent 15,800 people, according to the Associated Press. The number could be closer to…
In his debut column for Frommer's, renowned consumer advocate William McGee explains why despite the hype, the proposed mergers of several major airlines won't turn out well for travelers.
I spent Halloween in federal court in Boston at a trial that pits the U.S. Department of Justice…
The Traitors, the latest binge-worthy sensation to conquer streaming, does for reality TV what Glass Onion did for detective movies—turn murder mystery parties into hilariously hyperbolic entertainment fodder. But with The Traitors, instead of a call sheet filled with Hollywood A-listers, the participants come from a back bench of mugging reality television veterans, mixed (in…