'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned it | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
A COSTCO shopper explained how they were refunded $2,000 after returning a washer and dryer set after nearly a year.
Costco's famous 100% satisfaction guarantee policy does have a few exceptions.
'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned itGettyCostco has a famously generous return policy (stock image)[/caption]
'I buy all things,' says Costco shopper who got refund on discontinued washer & dryer – but claims they've earned itGettyA Costco shopper explained how they were able to return an old washer and dryer (stock image)[/caption]
Most electronics have a 90-day return limit, but one shopper explained how they were able to take back a washer and dryer after almost a year of use.
In a thread on Reddit, the Costco member said returning the items was their last choice.
"A store manager let me return a Costco.com washer/dryer set once, $2k, that was really junk, that really I had five service calls on over my 11 months of ownership," they wrote.
"I buy all things that I can buy from Costco. We have an executive membership and I'm sure we spend $60k there a year between all cardholders."
The executive membership is the top tier at Costco and costs $120 annually but includes a free household card for family members.
Another shopper had a similar story about an expensive vacuum they bought.
"I had the Tineco wet vacuum that would keep dying with the battery within minutes a few months in. Tineco warrantied the first and then the second unit had the same issue two months in," they wrote.
"Costco came to the rescue a year after purchase. Gotta love it – if you buy something that's crap, you don't have to worry."
AN EARLY WARNING
While these shoppers had no issue returning items, that isn't always the case.
Costco keeps a close eye on how many returns shoppers make to ensure they aren't taking advantage of the lenient policy.
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But some people still push their luck.
In another Reddit thread, a shopper explained that an employee warned them about how many returns they made.
"I'm one of those frequent returners that doesn't give a f**k," they wrote in the post.
"My brother-in-law told me all the stories about people returning things years later, and he even returned his Traeger [grill] two years after he bought it."
They had returned a three-year-old beard trimmer missing some pieces and a $150 electric toothbrush in a short time span.
"Fast forward to today's return. The lady was like, 'Take this how you want, but out of the 20 things you've bought in my department, 12 have been returned,'" they wrote.
"She was nice about it, basically giving me a heads up that someone could think that was sketchy.
"I don't feel bad because I'm using the product, and if it breaks or stops working, I return it and buy another."
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rut | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
STARBUCKS customers have revealed how the cafe chain's star has lost its shine in the face of falling profits and more competition from rivals.
Now Howard Schultz, who served as Starbucks CEO for 24 years in three different spells, has broken his silence on the coffee giant's money woes.
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutGettyStarbucks has seen a downward trend in profits in recent years[/caption]
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutGettyThe coffee giant has been hit by union disputes and other financial woes[/caption]
'I can make my own,' say Starbucks customers turning their back on chain – as ex-CEO calls for 3 changes to address rutAP:Associated PressFormer CEO, Howard Schultz, took to LinkedIn to offer the chain advice[/caption]
Posting on LinkedIn this week, Schultz wrote that Starbucks' stores, which have been hit by labor disputes, accusations of illegal union-busting, and declining sales globally, need to establish a "maniacal focus on the customer experience, through the eyes of a merchant."
The answer to their problems, he says, "does not lie in data, but in the stores."
Starbucks, which has over 17,000 stores in the U.S., recently experienced its first drop in quarterly revenue since 2020, with sales in North America declining by 3% in this year's second quarter, according to the chain's financial reports.
The reason behind the revenue drop, according to Starbucks' leadership, is the rise of the "cautious customer."
As inflation is running rampant in the country, consumers are forced to be more aware of where they spend their hard-earned cash.
While corporate profits now account for the highest share of national income in more than 10 years, according to the National Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumers are feeling the strain more than ever in their lifetimes.
A majority of Americans are worse off financially now than compared to before the start of the pandemic, according to Yahoo! Finance.
"Money changed," Jacqueline Phillips, a New Yorker and daily coffee drinker, told the U.S. Sun as she explained why she stopped frequenting the chain.
"The price of everything going up leaves little extra for the spoils," Phillips said. "Starbucks has become more of a treat than an everyday necessity. I can make my own latte now at 7-11 for $2 as opposed to $6 at Starbucks. Does it taste as good? Eh, but it's good enough and I can afford it."
Phillips also details how changes to how the chain gives customers rewards, now having to earn twice as many points to earn a free cup of hot coffee, turned her off from the brand.
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But it isn't just points and finances that are pushing customers away from the coffee giant.
For customers like Morgan Bissett-Tessier, a 31-year-old law school student and part-time school administrator in New York, reports about mistreatment of Starbucks employees, union-busting, and not being allowed to wear Black Lives Matter attire, despite that policy being reversed, ruined the brand for her.
"Starbucks was never a regular thing for me because it was expensive, so it was a treat," Bissett-Tessier told CBS Money Watch. "Now it doesn't feel worth it."
Last year, the National Labor Relations Board found that Starbucks violated federal labor law over 270 times since the campaign to unionize started in Buffalo, New York two years ago.
This makes Starbucks "one of the worst violators of labor law in modern U.S. history," said Clara Wheatley-Schaller, the political director for Workers United, the union representing Starbucks workers.
But despite these roadblocks causing customers to look elsewhere, Schultz believes Starbucks will recover from their recent downturn.
"Of that, I am certain," he added.
"Senior leaders — including board members — need to spend more time with those who wear the green apron," he went on.
Schultz also advises the chain to "reinvent the mobile ordering and payment platform," to "make it the uplifting experience it was designed to be."
He also says the chain's go-to-market strategy needs to be overhauled and elevated with "coffee-forward innovation that inspires partners and creates differentiation in the marketplace," saying the brand needs to "focus on being experiential, not transactional."
"We always appreciate Howard's perspective. The challenges and opportunities he highlights are the ones we are focused on," a Starbucks spokesperson said in response to Schultz's remarks.
"And like Howard, we are confident in Starbucks' long-term success," they concluded.
But is that enough to win customers back?
Diane Cantave, an activist with Long Island Jobs for Justice who helped unionize seven Starbucks locations on Long Island, including two in Hempstead – the most populated town in the country, isn't so sure.
She believes that if Starbucks were to treat their workers fairly and stop creating a name for themselves that is synonymous with illegal labor practices, maybe more customers would be willing to support their business.
'I haven't had my check in 21 months,' cries Social Security user who claims IRS issue and now she's stuck on hold | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
A SOCIAL Security beneficiary is facing some gloomy news after not getting their check for months.
In a comment on a Social Security Association (SSA) Facebook post, this user aired their grievances.
'I haven't had my check in 21 months,' cries Social Security user who claims IRS issue and now she's stuck on holdA person impacted by the situation conveyed their troubling ordeal in a comment on the aforementioned post. (Stock Image)Getty Images - Getty
The SSA shared a post on how to appeal an overpayment decision or amount to the agency along with ways to waive the debt if you're unable to pay it back.
An affected individual, who has been receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits for 18 years, shared their distressing experience in a comment on the aforementioned post.
"I personally haven't had my check in 21 months," they lamented. "How do you expect us to live without money?"
The individual continued, "I have been trying all this time since July 2022 responding showing agents actual documents of payments not received also have fixed my IRS issue.
"When I call them… no answer or after being on hold an hour; call drop," the affected individual recounted.
"They don't pay me because of any reason they come up with out of the clear blue sky," they added.
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OVERPAYMENT PAINS
This kind of issue is not rare for those who do are being paid through Social Security.
A recipient of Social Security benefits has alleged that they are being demanded to reimburse thousands of dollars due to an apparent overpayment matter.
Expressing frustration, the individual asserted that they were provided with just a single month to generate the required funds and remit them to the SSA.
"I just got a notice giving me only 30 days to pay back $5,235.80," the recipient wrote in a post to a SSA blog on Facebook.
"I would have to dip into my dwindling IRA funds to get this kind of cash, which would further cause me to get hit with income tax on these funds," he added.
"I don't see an 'effective as of' date anywhere."
According to the recipient's remarks, it appears that they were not informed in advance about the overpayments until the total reached $5,235.80.
Overpayments may arise from either a mistake made by the recipient or by the SSA.
If the SSA is accountable for the error, they will notify the recipient accordingly.
Typically, the repayment procedure can be tailored to accommodate the recipient's circumstances, with deductions periodically made from future checks.
Elsewhere, another Social Security beneficiary lodged an appeal with the administration after experiencing a decrease in her benefits stemming from an overpayment dating back three years.
Additionally, a separate beneficiary was informed that they owed SSA over $8,000 due to being overpaid.
'I'm going to bill you for my time,' blasts Walmart shoppers over long lines and do-it-yourself bagging self-checkout | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
WALMART shoppers are struggling to stay loyal to the store amid growing frustrations with self-checkout.
Airing out on social media, customers say they say they're sick of bagging their own groceries and dealing with long lines.
'I'm going to bill you for my time,' blasts Walmart shoppers over long lines and do-it-yourself bagging self-checkoutSome Walmart shoppers say they feel like they're working for the store when they use self-checkoutGetty
'I'm going to bill you for my time,' blasts Walmart shoppers over long lines and do-it-yourself bagging self-checkoutWalmart has implemented a series of changes to its checkout policies in an effort to curb theftGetty
In an effort to cut back and curb theft in the wake of financial struggles, Walmart is revising its self-checkout policies.
But customers are still consistently frustrated over the same issues.
"I am still waiting on my paycheck for working there every single time I have to use self-checkout," said one customer on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.
It's common for Walmart customers to say they feel like they're working for the retailer when using the kiosks.
With 77 grocery items, I had to bag my own stuff at self checkout," one user recalled after saying they waited 20 minutes for an associate to unhook a television they were buying due to the store's anti-theft policies.
"I am going to start to bill you for my time if you can't solve for these service issues," they continued.
Walmart responded back with a post, imploring the user to provide more details on the shopping experience the retailer said it "does not want" for the customer.
But stories vary from store to store, with one user saying their local Walmart "regularly forces [them] to use self checkout due to zero cashiers."
They described their self-checkout process as "soooo slow" because they "try to show everything clear on the cameras to avoid false accusations" of stealing.
"The lack of any human cashiers is why I don't shop at Walmart anymore," another user responded to them.
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Meanwhile, another X user said their local Walmart has "no human cashiers and the self-checkout line is ALWAYS long as f**k!"
"Please hire more cashiers," pled one user in response.
Walmart has shuttered self-checkout in some locations to prevent theft, and Target has reportedly followed suit at some locations.
Meanwhile, some users say their local Walmart is still open but with a limit of 20 items.
The U.S. Sun reached out to Walmart in a request for comment.
'It's a great opportunity for customers,' says Whole Foods CEO as he announces plans to open 30 new stores | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01
WHOLE Foods has confirmed plans to largely expand its operational footprint as it makes the most of new technology and processes.
CEO Jason Buechel who has been at the helm for a year and a half has announced hopes for the 30 new Whole Foods stores.
'It's a great opportunity for customers,' says Whole Foods CEO as he announces plans to open 30 new storesWHOLE FOODSWhole Foods CEO Jason Buechel has spoken out about his pride surrounding the retailer's growth while announcing plans to add 30 stores annually to its portfolio[/caption]
'It's a great opportunity for customers,' says Whole Foods CEO as he announces plans to open 30 new storesGettyWhole Foods will continue to grow its operational footprint while introducing new store formats for those who are 'on-the-go'[/caption]
Not only that, but he hopes to see this level of expansion year on year.
"Everything from my perspective is going great," Buechel told Yahoo Finance at a conference in Califonia.
The CEO detailed how the Texas-based chain launched its 10-year vision for the company at the beginning of 2024 in which it vowed to "grow with purpose."
Buechel explained that the company would be focusing on "expanding our reach" and "serving our customers in more ways."
As well as this, the team behind the retail giant will be looking at how they can continue to serve customers while also helping the planet which the CEO said is its "higher purpose."
While discussing goals to expand, Buechel noted that the growth of Whole Foods is something he is "really proud of."
He detailed how the chain has gone from single-digit store growth to now having a goal of opening "30 plus stores a year."
In addition to this Whole Foods currently has 75 stores in development.
But talking of his annual increase of 30 or more stores, the CEO proudly acknowledged, "That's expansive growth that we have taken on."
"We are really excited about it because we've got a lot of customer interest a lot of communities that are looking for us to bring stores and I'm excited because we're going to be bringing new formats as well."
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Buechel detailed how a new version of a Whole Foods store will first be arriving in Manhattan.
The retailer announced in March that it will launch Whole Foods Market Daily Shop which is a smaller version of the usual store.
"This will allow us to open stores where we can't fit another full physical whole foods market store," Buechel said.
"This will be an opportunity for us to serve customers in a new way and I think this will be a great opportunity, especially for fill-in shops for customers."
Explaining the new format, Buechel said that larger shops may be completed once a week at an original Whole Foods store.
Then, during the week for smaller items such as milk or bread, or items on the go, the new Market Daily Shop will come in.
Regular Whole Foods customers will soon be noticing more changes that will benefit them including "seamless checkout" and lower prices.
Buechel highlighted how the cost of inflation has been "on the minds of many customers" and that as a result, the retailer has been working with its suppliers to try to limit the impact.
However, the "reality is inflation has been real," he said though Whole Foods has tried to minimize it for customers by increasing promotions.
Sheffield United set woeful Premier League record in Everton defeat | 24F596N | 2024-05-12 16:08:01
Sheffield United have had a season to forget (Picture: Getty Images)
Sheffield United have now conceded more goals in a single season than any team in Premier League history, including the three campaigns in which there were 22 teams in the division.
The Blades were beaten 1-0 at Everton on Saturday afternoon, their 27th defeat in 37 Premier League matches this season.
The South Yorkshire club are rooted to the bottom of the table and have long since been relegated, with just three victories to their names since the start of the season.
Not only are they the lowest-scorers in the Premier League this season (35) but their defence has been record-breakingly bad.
Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal at Goodison Park on Saturday was the 101st Sheffield United have conceded this season in the top flight.
The Blades had been level with Swindon Town on 100 goals conceded, with the Robins shipping the century of strikes back in the 1993-94 season.
However, Swindon conceded the mammoth amount of goals in a division that contained 22 teams rather than the current 20, with a 5-0 defeat to Leeds in their 42nd and final league game of the season.
Abdoulaye Doucoure confirmed Sheffield United's place in the history books (Picture: Getty Images)
Manager Chris Wilder, who took over from Paul Heckingbottom in December, felt his team competed well on Saturday, but were guilty of shoddy defending once again.
'Yet again in another away game, we wrote down at the team meeting was to execute big moments, take big moments,' he told the BBC. 'I don't think I'm looking through rose tinted glasses, the team have took some beatings this year and are a team that clearly lacks confidence and belief. When that happens you take an extra touch or misplace a pass, and that's what happened today.
'Everton didn't dominate the game by any means, we created enough openings to get something. Listen they have made a great run of it lately, but yet again we have competed. That is standard, so I'm not going to praise that or give that a clap.
'Yet again the goal is poor, we should do better with it. Then we are chasing the game, we created enough in the second half but couldn't execute it. We are towards the finish line for the season now and it's not been good enough right the way through.'
In-form left-back Josko Gvardio carried on his fine form with two goals, while PFA Footballer of the Year candidate Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez, from the penalty spot, also got on the scoresheet.
Gvardiol's form over the the course of the run-in has played a major role in City's bid to overhaul Arsenal and the summer signing from RB Leipzig got the ball rolling in west London.
It took only 12 minutes for the champions to take the lead with the Crotia international showing superb composure to make the most of Kevin De Bruyne's clever pass.
Foden doubled the lead shortly after the re-start to extinguish any hope of a comeback and Gvardiol poked home a third with 20 minutes remaining.
With Fulham deflated, City sensed a chance to eat further into Arsenal's goal difference advantage and the opportunity to reduce the defecit to just two came in injury time when Alvarez was fouled in the box by Issa Diop.
Gvardiol was offered the chance to take the spot kick and become the first defender in Premier League history to score a hat-trick.
Josko Gvardiol's superb finish go the ball rolling for Man City against Fulham (Picture: Getty)Josko Gvardiol scrambled home Man City's third goal against Fulham (Picture: Getty)Julian Alvarez scored Man City's fourth from the penalty spot (Picture: Getty)
The 22-year-old declined the chance, however, and allowed Alvarez to step and stroke home City's fourth goal of a one-sided encounter.
'Another two goals for me and of course another clean sheet,' he told TNT after the game. 'Really happy.
'We discussed about me taking the penalty, and of course I would have liked to, but we have a taker and he takes them. At the end Julian came on and he took it to score the goal.'
Arsenal now travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Sunday, knowing that winning the title on goal difference cannot be taken for granted should they end the campaign level on points with City.
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Gvardiol added: 'We just need to be focused on ourselves and keep going that way. Of course we talk about it [goal difference] and as you can see we are trying to get there. But it is not easy, Arsenal have quality as well and they are doing quite well as well.'
On what has sparked his recent purple patch, meanwhile, he said: 'Nothing different, I think that is normal in sport. Currently I am in good form and end of the season is coming, three more finals and we've got to be ready.
'Another final. (now against Tottenham) I played only once there and it was difficult. Hopefully it is going to be another good game and another good day for us."
Vasiliy Lomachenko responds to Gervonta Davis callout after beating George Kambosos Jr | 24F596N | 2024-05-12 16:08:01
Vasiliy Lomachenko delivered an impressive win against George Kambosos Jr (EPA)
Vasiliy Lomachenko insists he is open to fighting Gervonta 'Tank' Davis after beating George Kambosos Jr to win the IBF lightweight title.
Lomachenko bounced back from last year's defeat to Devin Haney in impressive fashion as he stopped Kambosos Jr in the 11th round to become a four-time world champion across three different weight classes.
The 36-year-old delivered a dominant display in Perth and sealed the win with a body punch which dropped Kambosos Jr, who was able to get to his feet before the towel was thrown in moments later after another flurry of body shots.
Davis, meanwhile, is due to fight Frank Martin for the WBA lightweight title on June 15 and Tank made it clear that he wants Lomachenko after that contest.
During Lomachenko's fight, Davis replied to a fan on X who suggested he 'would never' fight the Ukrainian with: 'He's after Frank, let me get Frank first.'
Gervonta Davis says he wants to fight Vasiliy Lomachenko after Frank Martin (X)
When asked about the callout from Davis after beating Kambosos Jr, Lomachenko told ESPN: 'You know, during my boxing career I never run around, I've always taken fights.
'Right now I want to come back to my home, spend time with my family. After that I rest a little bit, we can talk about the future.'
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Vincent Kompany reacts as Burnley are relegated from the Premier League with Luton Town set to join them | 24F596N | 2024-05-12 16:08:01
Vincent Kompany's Burnley have struggled in the Premier League (Picture: Sky Sports)
Burnley have been relegated from the Premier League after losing to Tottenham, while Luton Town are also heading back down to the Championship.
Vincent Kompany's side needed to win at Spurs on Saturday and have results elsewhere go their way to stand a chance to stay in the English top-flight.
The Clarets led through Jacob Bruun Larsen's first-half opener but Tottenham came from behind through goals from Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven.
Burnley, who stormed to the Championship title last season with 101 points, have only recorded five victories from 37 Premier League games.
Manager Kompany said: 'I'm very lucky to be surrounded by good people, hardworking players, staff and fans who have backed the club for generations. That's who we try to do it for every weekend.
'Today the Premier League is over but tomorrow we start day one of doing everything we can to get back to the Premier League.
'The game has gone a bit like others have gone for us this season. We created chances but the one where we missed the final pass.
Tottenham came from behind to send Burnley down (Picture: Getty)
'I'm not here sulking and feeling sorry for us but if you take every game, every season as a learning experience, this is step we need to get into our game.'
Luton are on the verge of relegation after suffering a 3-1 defeat to West Ham in David Moyes' final home game in charge of the Hammers.
The Hatters also led through Albert Sambi Lokonga's early strike but goals from James Ward-Prowse, Tomas Soucek and George Earthy saw West Ham turn the game around and effectively send Luton down.
Rob Edwards' side secured promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs but, like Burnley, have found life tough in the top-flight, losing 23 games.
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Luton are three points from safety with one game remaining but 17th-placed Nottingham Forest have a vastly superior goal difference, meaning they are now virtually safe.
With bottom-placed Sheffield United's relegation confirmed at the end of last month, all three promoted sides are heading back down to the Championship.
Luton striker Carlton Morris said: 'It's emotional. I watched the video last night that Wolves put out about mental health and it made me see how much football means to fans.
'So going over at the end [to the Luton fans inside the London Stadium] and standing there for 10 minutes, with them clapping and screaming for us, it touches a nerve.
Luton acknowledge their fans as they head back down to the Championship (Picture: Getty)
'These guys work all week to come and watch us kick a football about. I can be proud of myself and my teammates and know the club is moving in the right direction.
'We would never give up and down tools. We have been fighting against the odds, there is a clear budget difference and some quality in the division.
'I've loved it. We have been competitive and the fans know that. We've scored a lot of goals, been in some thrillers.
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'I have learned so much this season, I'm evolving and our team is evolving. What happened to Tom Lockyer it shows how lucky we are to be in the situation we are in. I'm proud to lead this team out.'
Luton boss Edwards added: 'I'm an emotional person and walking over to our supporters and seeing their reaction brought me to tears.
'The love and affection they have given us, which goes both ways and is unique in football these days.
'I feel devastated, I didn't want to let anyone down and I feel responsible. I thanked the players and staff, they've given me the best 18 months of my life.'
Pep Guardiola's side eased to a 4-0 win over Fulham on Saturday afternoon with Josko Gvardiol scoring either side of Phil Foden's strike, with Julian Alvarez adding a late penalty.
Arsenal meanwhile are in action away to Manchester United on Sunday. United, while in pretty woeful form, can do their rivals a huge favour if they can get a win or a draw at Old Trafford, presenting their neighbours with the chance to seal the trophy next week.
City have that vital game in hand against Tottenham to come on Tuesday night.
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Arsenal are chasing their first Premier League title in 20 years (Picture: Getty)
It is now remarkably simple for City – win their final two games against Tottenham and West Ham and they will be crowned champions for a historic fourth successive year.
Arsenal, meanwhile, need to win their remaining two games and hope that City slip up in one of their final two games.
Significantly for City, their 4-0 win over Fulham has greatly bolstered their goal difference, with Arsenal's advantage in that department now reduced to just two goals.
What are Man City and Arsenal's remaining fixtures?
Arsenal head to Old Trafford tomorrow where they have won just one of their last 16 games. Erik ten Hag's side put a dagger through Liverpool's title hopes last month and may have another surprise up their sleeve as they look to keep their own European qualification hopes alive.
On the final day, Arteta's side will host Everton who have enjoyed a resurgent few weeks to steer themselves clear of the relegation zone.
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After easing past Fulham, City are back in the capital on Tuesday night to take on Ange Posteoglou's Tottenham.
Spurs have caused many an upset against Guardiola's side over the years and have their own faint top four hopes to keep alive.
On the final day, the defending champions are at home for the visit of West Ham whose form – and hopes of another season in Europe – has taken a hit in recent weeks.
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City are looking to win a historic fourth straight league title (Picture: Getty)
After City's win over Fulham, the pressure is firmly on Arsenal to keep the title race alive.
If the Gunners slip up and lose against Manchester United on Sunday, City havethe chance to win the league by beating Tottenham in midweek.
However, should both teams win their matches next weekend, the title race is guaranteed to go to the final weekend.
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City's win over Fulham means Liverpool are officially out of the title race. Jurgen Klopp's side are sat on 78 points, seven behind City as of Saturday afternoon with two games left to play.
Alyssa Milano fans say she's 'so gorgeous' as actress, 51, goes makeup free and wears plunging swimsuit in Cabo | 22MK2W9 | 2024-05-12 13:08:01
ALYSSA Milano has fans in awe after appearing in a new video, sporting no makeup and a skimpy bathing suit.
The 51-year-old actress traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, earlier this week, where she enjoyed a "couples' trip" with friends.
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Alyssa Milano fans say she's 'so gorgeous' as actress, 51, goes makeup free and wears plunging swimsuit in CaboInstagram/milano_alyssaAlyssa's husband, David Bugliari, accompanied her on the getaway[/caption]
On Wednesday, Alyssa's gal pal shared a slideshow of photos and videos on Instagram highlighting their annual getaway.
It captured the group indulging in various food and drinks, soaking in the sunshine by the pool, donning monogrammed matching pajamas, and hanging around their lavish resort.
One photo, in particular, showed a close-up of a fresh-faced Alyssa rocking a dark blue, low-cut swimsuit.
The Charmed alum softly smiled with the sun beaming down on her face, showcasing more of her smooth skin and youthful glow.
Her brunette locks were tousled, falling down her shoulders as she stared at the camera.
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Fans couldn't help but comment on the TV star's breathtaking appearance, as one wrote, "Alyssa you are looking beautiful as always."
Another echoed, "You're so gorgeous," while a third agreed she "looks amazing."
Hours earlier, Alyssa posted more photos from the vacation on her page, including some of the star flaunting her fit figure in a sexy one-piece suit.
One pic showed the former child star standing on the pool's patio, holding the railing before seemingly going for a swim.
The floral pink suit left little to fans' imagination as it had cutouts along the stomach and chest, barely covering her breasts.
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She paired the look with a wide-brimmed tan hat and multiple bracelets stacked on her wrist.
Another photo showed the New York native cuddling up to her husband, David Bugliari, 43, in the hot tub.
Fans again praised Alyssa for her looks, mainly for her curvy physique.
The Melrose Place alum seemed in good spirits after coming under fire earlier this year for a controversial GoFundMe page she created for her son's travel baseball team.
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In January, Alyssa – who is a mom to a son, Milo Thomas, 12, and a daughter, Elizabeth Dylan, 9 – promoted the page, asking fans for donations to reach their $10,000 goal for the team's upcoming trip.
However, fans were outraged over her request and thought her $10 million net worth should be able to cover the cost.
An attendee at the event told The U.S. Sun that there were crowds of people lined up, waiting for a picture with the star, which she charged $80 per photo.
Alyssa rose to fame when she played Samantha Micelli in the family sitcom Who's The Boss? from 1984 to 1992.
She later landed a starring role on the hit drama series Charmed, which, according to Celebrity Net Worth, earned her roughly $90,000 per episode.
Her most recent TV appearances were in the Netflix series Insatiable and the ABC show Mistresses.
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Alyssa and David are parents of Milo and their daughter Elizabeth[/caption]
Andy Cohen cleared of 'drugs and sexual harassment' accusations made by ex Housewives after Bravo boss shut down claims | 22MK2W9 | 2024-05-12 13:08:01
ANDY Cohen has been cleared of drug and sexual harassment accusations made by former Real Housewives cast members after the Bravo boss shut down the claims.
Andy Cohen cleared of 'drugs and sexual harassment' accusations made by ex Housewives after Bravo boss shut down claimsGettyAndy Cohen has been cleared of drug and sexual harassment accusations made by former Real Housewives cast members[/caption]
Andy Cohen cleared of 'drugs and sexual harassment' accusations made by ex Housewives after Bravo boss shut down claimsGettyLeah McSweeney claimed to Vanity Fair that producers hid liquor bottles on set, which Andy denied[/caption]
Andy Cohen cleared of 'drugs and sexual harassment' accusations made by ex Housewives after Bravo boss shut down claimsGettyThe TV host was accused of sexual misconduct by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville[/caption]
As of Thursday, investigators have cleared Andy, 55, of the Real Housewives alums' accusations, per Deadline.
A Bravo spokeswoman told the outlet, "The outside investigation into the recent allegations made by Brandi Glanville and Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen has now been completed, and the claims were found to be unsubstantiated."
Earlier this month, Andy touched on some of those complaints brought against him, including allegations that producers attempted to sabotage some of the stars' sobriety to improve ratings during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter,
"Sure, there are people who drink. There are many people who never drink. We don't force anyone to do anything," he told The Hollywood Reporter.
Andy continued, "But no one is secretly hiding liquor bottles on set. That's ridiculous. We've been very supportive of people's sobriety."
Leah claimed working conditions at Bravo as a "rotted workplace culture that uniquely depended on pressuring its employees to consume alcohol."
"It's a workplace culture where toxicity, alcoholism, and pain are not only expected but encouraged and facilitated," she asserted in a report shared by Deadline.
The TV personality also accused Andy of "engaging in cocaine use" with cast members of Real Housewives and other Bravo shows and would give those who partake special treatment.
Andy addressed Leah's claims through his rep, calling the former reality TV star's accusations "completely false."
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UNSAVORY BEHAVIOR
In February, shortly before Leah made her accusations, Andy found himself at the center of another scandal.
The reunion host was accused of sexual misconduct by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville, 51, for inappropriate comments he allegedly made toward her.
In a legal letter obtained by The Blast, Brandi claimed Andy sent her a video while under the influence, boasting about his intention to sleep with another Bravo star and invited her to watch via Facetime.
"Mr. Cohen was Ms. Glanville's boss at the time and exercised complete and total control over her career. This was an extraordinary abuse of power that left Ms. Glanville feeling trapped and disgusted," court documents stated.
After learning of Brandi's allegations, Andy apologized to the former model for his actions.
Last month, Brandi hit out at Andy for asking women if they're on Ozempic or have had plastic surgery while seemingly never asking male stars the same questions.
She admitted she felt "nervous" as she stepped out at the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center's grand opening in West Hollywood.
Brandi has been honest about procedures she's had done to her face in the past, but she doesn't believe Andy should be able to grill Real Housewives over whether they've lost weight with Ozempic or have had cosmetic procedures.
Brandi exclusively told The U.S. Sun, "I think it's really unfortunate that he's constantly asking the women on his show what they had done and if they are on Ozempic.
"I just think it's very misogynistic really, I don't like it, because the men come on and he doesn't ask them.
"And like Oprah said, she's on Ozempic and she's proud of it.
"If I needed to be on it, I'd be on it, give me five years, I'll be on it," she added.
Brandi stated, "[Andy] was the original person to say 'You got some fillers done, right?'
"So from that moment, it's been 13 or 14 years, that is what everyone writes. What are you doing to your face? What have you done? It's really hard, it's not acceptable."
The reality TV star aimed at Andy as she asked, "Who the hell do you think you are? What gives you the right to judge women's looks? Period. Check your bald spot, dude!"
In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Andy also addressed the criticism he's received regarding former RHOBH star Bethenny Frankel's fight against reality stars' alleged low pay.
"Obviously, it's no fun to be a target. So, yes, it's hurtful. But I have no regrets about the way I've handled anything. I think everything that happens in your life informs the next thing that happens in your life.
"That's the way I look at all this. I know what the truth is and I know how I've conducted myself, and I walk tall every day on that," Andy said.
Despite the backlash, Andy has no plans to leave the network amid previous reports that he was preparing to part ways.
ANDY'S EXIT?
Last month, a source told InTouch Weekly Andy was "negotiating" his "departure package" following the numerous allegations against him.
A spokesperson from Bravo squashed the claims via Deadline, and Andy later confirmed that he isn't planning to go anywhere anytime soon.
"Hopefully [Bravo will] keep employing me for a while because I like it there," Andy told THR.
He continued, "But you know, everyone is ultimately replaceable. I love doing the shows, but if it all went away tomorrow for some reason, I'll be fine.
The talk show host concluded, "I can write books, I have a successful radio career at Sirius. There are lots of things that I can do. And now that I have a family, I know now that I'll never be alone."
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LA | 22MK2W9 | 2024-05-12 13:08:01
PAX Jolie Pitt has been spotted looking like a full-grown adult during an extremely rare public outing in Los Angeles.
The adopted son of warring ex-couple Angelina, 48, and Brad, 60, donned casual wear for a carefree grocery run on Sunday, May 11.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridPax Jolie Pitt looked unrecognizably grown up – seemingly with an upper arm tattoo[/caption]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridHe flashed a smile in a baggy outfit while brisky picking up groceries[/caption]
Pax, 20, is one of six children Brangelina raised before Hollywood's once-it-couple split in 2016.
He was adopted from the Vietnamese orphanage in 2007 by Agenlina and later formally by Pitt.
He has made it a point to stay out of the public eye and did not attend college.
Pax – who hasn't been spotted in public since perhaps last year, was seen out and about on the sunny afternoon.
In photos obtained by The U.S. Sun, he is seen wearing a baggy white T-shirt and grey sweatpants, leaving Lazy Acres Organic Market.
The casual look was completed by white sneakers and Apple headphones.
He held onto his phone, either on a call or listening to music, and flashed a smile in the parking lot.
Pax donned long, shaggy brunette hair and took his groceries with him in a brown paper bag as he briskly walked to his car.
He seemed to have a tattoo on his upper arm and looked at peace.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridPax checked to make sure he was good to cross the parking lot[/caption]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridHe donned loose grey sweats and beat up converse[/caption]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridPax didn't hide his face and seemed thrown off by the sunlight[/caption]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LABackGridHe swiftly left the organic grocery store and seemed in good spirits[/caption]
Since their divorce, the two have also become embroiled in a bitter legal court battle for their $350 million France vineyard.
In mid-March, the U.S. Sun reported that the Ocean's Eleven notable racked up a win in a French courtroom.
Brad attempted to reverse Angelina's 2021 sale of her stake in the Chateau Miraval winery to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler.
Angelina negotiated the sale of her stake to Yuri's group for $64 million through her investment firm Nouvel.
"There's a long way to go in this litigation, but at the moment, the momentum is certainly with Brad," a source close to the actor told The U.S. Sun at the time.
Although Brad is apparently on good terms with his twins, the insider claimed Maddox, Pax, and Zahara have not "repaired their relationship" with the patriarch.
Angelina has reportedly tried to turn her kids against Brad by telling them to "avoid spending time with him during custody visits," The U.S. Sun was also recently told.
'DESPICABLE PERSON'
Meanwhile, Brad said he finds it "depressing" to see his son's Instagram post calling him "world-class a**hole" and an "awful human" The U.S. Sun revealed in 2023.
It emerged last year that Brad had been described as a "terrible and despicable person" by Pax.
The teenager, 16 at the time, said Brad made his four youngest children "tremble in fear" and "made the lives of those closest to Pax a constant hell", according to a screengrab revealed last year.
Pax published a scathing rant about the movie star on Father's Day in 2020.
Brad has "great respect" for his children, arguing it "speaks volumes he chooses to keep a dignified silence" about the situation, a source shared with The U.S. Sun.
"It's frustrating to see Brad being painted as some kind of 'bad person' when it's far from the truth."
The full Instagram post from 2020, reportedly written by Pax, says: "Happy Father's Day to this world-class a***hole!
"You time and time and again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person.
Brad had got into an explosive fight with Angelina in front of their kids on a private jet in September 2016.
It has long been rumored that during it, Brad physically assaulted Maddox while drunk – the couple divorced shortly after.
Brad's $8 million mansion in Los Feliz, California, is close to Angelina's $25 million home – ostensibly where Pax lives if not on his own.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LAGetty - Contributor
Pax who called his dad an world-class a**hole in 2020 was adopted from Vietnam in 2007[/caption]
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Pax, 20, looks more grown up than ever as he's spotted on ultra-rare outing in LAGetty
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