If you’re looking for a budget Thanksgiving dinner this year, Aldi has your back. The grocery chain is offering its Thanksgiving basket — with enough food to feed 10 people — for just $47, its lowest price in five years. The basket is available now through Nov. 27, the day before the holiday. See what’s included.
The story of a mysterious sculpture that once memorialized John F. Kennedy’s grave
Culture
Canceling Your Unwanted Subscriptions Just Got Easier
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It’s a common marketing ploy we’ve likely all fallen victim to: You sign up for a paid subscription, maybe a gym membership or a delivery service, use it for a while, and then decide you no longer want it. But when you go to end your subscription, the cancel button is nowhere to be found. Thanks to a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission called “click to cancel,” that frustrating scavenger hunt will be no more. Companies will be required to make it just as easy for consumers to cancel a service as it was to sign up for it. Online subscriptions must be able to be canceled online, and in-person sign-ups must have an online or over the phone cancellation option. The final rule announced Tuesday, which also includes other provisions aimed at making subscription sign-ups more transparent for consumers, comes as the number of complaints regarding cancellations has been steadily increasing. So far in 2024, the FTC has received an average of nearly 70 consumer complaints per day, compared to 42 per day in 2021. “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. “The FTC’s rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money.”
Together With Pique
Start Your Morning With Matcha
Do you know which food has 30 times the antioxidant activity of blueberries? It’s matcha green tea — and antioxidants aren’t its only superpower. But not all matcha is created equal, which is why we turn to Pique Life’s Sun Goddess Matcha. It’s 100% organic and ceremonial grade, as well as quadruple toxin screened for impurities. You won’t find another matcha with such strict standards to ensure the ultimate purity for daily drinking. For a limited time, Nice News readers can get up to 15% off and free shipping for life on Sun Goddess Matcha. Plus, Pique offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so you either love it or get your money back!
Calling All Coders: NASA Has a Competition for You
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Do you know how to code? Or know someone who does? NASA is hosting a coding competition for its “Eclipse Megamovie” project, seeking people who can help organize images from the total solar eclipse that took place in April. The images themselves also come from a community effort. “Thanks to the efforts of over 145 citizen scientists, more than 1 terabyte of photographs were collected and are now being analyzed,” the agency explained in a press release. “These images will help scientists track disappearing jets and plumes, shedding light on how these solar events impact space weather and our understanding of the sun’s outer atmosphere.” Those interested are tasked with creating “the most accurate sorting machine that categorizes a solar eclipse photograph into a specific solar eclipse phase” and must apply by Nov. 18. In addition to contributing to science and furthering the study of space, winners will also be eligible for prizes, NASA said.
Humanity
Middle Schoolers Work to Secure a Headstone for Forgotten Civil War Vet
When retired teacher Tim Archer learned that a Civil War veteran was buried in an unmarked grave near the middle school where he used to teach, he knew two people would be up for the challenge of researching the story: former students Mary McCormick and Kendall Peruzzini. The eighth graders spent their summer breakdigging into the history of Daniel Walterhouse, a Union soldier who ended up at the Orleans County Alms House, a place for the poor and infirmed, in Albion, New York. After uncovering military records and a photo showing the residents of the home, Mary and Kendall wanted to honor Walterhouse by getting a headstone for his grave. “I can infer he was a good person, I mean he helped with the Civil War, and he was obviously on the Union side, so he put a lot of work into abolishing slavery,” Mary told ABC affiliate WKBW. “I really wanted to give him a headstone, because of all he’s been through,” added Kendall. The duo has secured the support of the Orleans County Legislature in their pursuit of a headstone, and are now waiting on approval from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. “This is all wonderful, and something that when they’re my age, they will look back and find themselves in a news clip like this and be able to tell their children and grandchildren about it,” Archer said.
Global Good
🇻🇦 After a five-year restoration, the Vatican put a famed marble statue of Apollo back on display (read more)
🇨🇳 A high-speed rail bridge under construction in China is aiming to break six world records once complete (read more)
🇬🇧 Tesco, a U.K. supermarket chain, is purchasing enough solar power to run 144 large stores (read more)
🇩🇰 Archaeologists in Denmark uncovered 50 Viking-era skeletons and a trove of other artifacts (read more)
🇺🇬 A Ugandan children’s choir is on tour to raise awareness of issues facing young people in their country (read more)
Inspiring Story
Selling peanuts, making a difference
Michael Meaders sells a Southern delicacy, boiled peanuts, at his farmstand in Georgia. But it’s his charitable efforts that really make a mark on his community. Over the past few years, he’s collected nearly $16,000 in change and profits to donate to the local school district and help pay for kids’ lunches. “It makes me feel real good that I got to help someone,” Meaders said through tears in an interview with NBC.
Photo of the Day
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Last night was the largest supermoon of the year, so we hope you got to see it from wherever you are in the world. If not, you can gaze at this picture of the moon rising above Washington, D.C.
Money: Capitalize on Gold’s Historic Stability
Savvy investors have historically turned to gold because of the precious metal’s stability. Its value tends to stay afloat throughout uncertain economic times, which means it can help balance out your portfolio. In fact, gold’s value can actually rise as cash’s buying power goes down, meaning it’s considered a hedge against inflation. Take a look at Money’s list of top-rated Gold IRA providers, including some that offer helpful educational materials for gold-investing beginners.
