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What voters are saying about the economy What voters are saying about the economy 04:00 Subway’s footlong sandwiches are getting a new price.  Beginning Aug. 26, all footlongs will cost $6.99, down from a high of as much as $14 in some markets, the food chain said Friday. It marks Subway’s foray into the value menu wars as fast-food restaurants try to to win back customers who say food prices are too high .  The offer, only available for purchases made through Subway’s app or website with code “699FL,” will end Sept. 8. Subway overs 22 different sandwich varieties, and customers can also create their own custom subs.  The move follows special summer menu rollouts from other fast food chains that have struggled in recent months to grow sales and draw inflation-weary consumers into their stores and restaurants. In announcing the new footlong price, Subway acknowledged Americans’ struggles with the rising cost of living, as well as their heightened sensitivity to food prices.  “Today’s diner is stretched more than ever, and too often that means a tradeoff on quality, variety or flavor to find an

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August 23, 2024 / 1:56 PM EDT / CBS/AP What the historic prisoner swap might mean for the future What the historic prisoner swap might mean for the future 04:00 Snipers from Russia’s National Guard on Friday killed four inmates who had stabbed four prison guards to death and briefly held others as hostages, while declaring allegiance to the Islamic State group, officials said. The Federal Prison Service said that four inmates took eight prison guards and four inmates hostage. It said they stabbed four of the guards, three of whom died on the spot and the fourth one later died at a hospital. The agency said three other guards were hospitalized with injuries. Russia’s National Guard said its snipers “neutralized” all four attackers, freeing all the hostages, while the Federal Prison Service also claimed credit for killing the assailants. The discrepancy couldn’t be immediately explained.  Details of the violence at the IK-19 prison colony in Surovkino in the Volgograd region, 535 miles southeast of Moscow, were sparse and it was not clear how the inmates had taken hostages several hours earlier. While the incident

Bowers & Wilkins When it comes to audio on the go, nothing can beat the lightweight and discreet look of wireless earbuds. And with many of the best models now offering CD quality lossless audio, the authenticity and clarity is almost like being in a concert hall or studio with your favorite artists. Some of the best wireless earbuds are waterproof and ideal for working out. Some offer enhanced spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support and are designed to drown out ambient noise with active noise cancellation. Some even work with the latest smart TVs , in addition to computers and mobile devices . If you’re shopping for a high-quality and great-sounding pair of wireless earbuds, you’ve come to the right place. What are the best wireless earbuds in 2024? Our in-house team of  tech experts  has been testing many of the latest and most popular wireless earbuds — from a variety of well-known brands — and has curated this round-up of your best options. Best wireless earbuds: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Best wireless earbuds for Apple users: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Best wireless

An Orange County man was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for a COVID-related fraud scheme in which he took $3.2 million from companies in exchange for millions of boxes of nitrile gloves he did not actually have. Christopher John Badsey, 63, was sentenced Friday to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1.9 million in restitution following his guilty plea to four counts of wire fraud in April 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release. In 2020, Badsey, a Lake Forest resident, told three companies that “he had access to millions of boxes of nitrile gloves through his Irvine-based company, First Defense International Security Services Corp.,” the DOJ said. The gloves, which were “in high demand and short supply” during the early stages of the pandemic, did not actually exist, but Badsey signed contracts with the businesses, which paid him more than $3.2 million in total. “[Badsey]…used the deposit money to make expensive purchases, all while stringing would-be purchasers along with false stories, including absurd claims that government agents were blocking access to his

A West Hollywood staple that has been enjoyed by punk rockers for decades and was frequented by the members of the Beastie Boys will shutter its doors at the end of the month — though a new location is on its way. Oki-Dog, which serves a unique style of hot dog wrapped in a tortilla as its signature dish with other meats and chili topping them, will close its location at 860 N. Fairfax Ave. on Aug. 31, the restaurant announced. But fret not, a new location will open in January, although in an unknown Los Angeles spot. “We want to thank all of our loyal customers who have supported us over the years. Your love for our unique offerings has meant the world to us,” an Instagram post from Oki-Dog reads. “We invite you to visit our West Hollywood location one last time before we close.” Oki-Dog, which serves a signature hot dog topped with chili and pastrami, wrapped in a tortilla, will close its West Hollywood doors at the end of August. A new location is set to open elsewhere in Los Angeles

An Orange County man was sentenced Friday to seven years and three months in federal prison for defrauding victims who paid for COVID-related medical-grade protective gloves that were never delivered, causing almost $2 million in losses. Christopher Badsey, 63, of Lake Forest, pleaded guilty in downtown Los Angeles in April 2023 to four federal counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Badsey told buyers he had access to millions of boxes of medical-grade nitrile gloves through his Irvine-based company, First Defense International Security Services Corp. This type of personal protective equipment was in high demand and short supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Badsey entered into contractual agreements with three companies, whom he required to provide a monetary deposit to inspect the gloves before delivery, papers filed in L.A. federal court show. After receiving the deposits, Badsey instructed victim company representatives to travel to the Los Angeles area, where he claimed the gloves were stored in a warehouse. However, when victims attempted to visit the warehouse, Badsey and other FDI employees provided excuses as to why the gloves could neither be inspected nor

A brush fire that has burned 16 acres near Sunland was 80% contained Friday. “Crews continue to make progress, securing containment lines, and mopping up hotspots,” an Angeles National Forest statement said. There were currently no road or area closures. The fire was reported around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday near the 12500 block of North Big Tujunga Canyon Road, east of Big Tujunga Creek, with flames burning uphill, said spokesman Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Earlier this week, a total of 25 Forest Service personnel and an firefighting airplane had been deployed, according to a U.S. Forest Service official. Humphrey said that on Wednesday, LAFD personnel were working with four helicopters. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department were also battling the blaze in what is considered a mutual threat zone. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Have you heard the one about the cantor who can’t sing and the retired music teacher who walk into a bar? In Nathan Silver’s thoroughly charming comedy “Between the Temples,” the only punchline to this setup is that these two find a singular kind of connection with each other. It’s a good thing that the film is completely hilarious too. Writer-director Silver has been churning out intimate, handcrafted character studies for 15 years (this is his ninth feature), but “Between the Temples,” co-written with C. Mason Wells, feels like his biggest film to date, even though it’s still a small indie shot on 16mm. He has cast bigger stars — Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane — alongside his usual company players (which include his mother Cindy), and this feels like the film of Silver’s most likely to break through to mainstream success. “Between the Temples” is a laugh-out-loud comedy about religion and unlikely relationships, a kind of Jewish “Harold and Maude.” It’s premised upon a surprising connection between an older woman and a younger man, but the ways in which it’s like Hal Ashby‘s 1971

By Rachel Center, Jason R. Rich Edited By Fox Van Allen Updated on: September 2, 2024 / 5:13 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Sony Labor Day is upon us. For those who don’t know, Labor Day weekend is one of the biggest sale holidays of the year. It’s a great time to save on home , tech and travel essentials , especially high-priced products such as TVs , appliances , furniture and more.  For those who are itching to do some Labor Day, we rounded up all the best Labor Day sales available right now. The savings so far are impressive, with shoppers able to save up to 50% on indoor and outdoor furniture , indoor furniture , kitchen essentials and premium mattresses . Best Labor Day 2024 deals to shop now Here’s a roundup of the best Labor Day deals you can shop now. Away : The luggage brand that doesn’t do sales all that often

The team behind Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights will debut a new themed fan experience at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2025. The new event, Universal Fan Fest Nights, will be “an all-new interactive and immersive separately ticketed event that brings the most compelling worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime to life,” a news release said. The inaugural event, slated for spring 2025, will feature themed experiences for “Star Trek,” “Back to the Future” and “Dungeons and Dragons,” with more to be announced at a later date. “For decades, Universal Studios Hollywood has been a leader in creating and executing innovative special events that are consistent with our brand,” Scott Strobl, executive vice president and general manager of Universal Studios Hollywood, said in a statement. “From our esteemed Halloween Horror Nights event to this all-new Universal Fan Fest Nights experience, we are thrilled about how this breakthrough program will continue to elevate the guest experience in an all-new way.” Fans can also look forward to themed foods and new merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more during Universal Fan Fest Nights and beyond. Information on

A 17-year-old boy struck by gunfire in front of a Granda Hills grocery store was with a group of people who had attended a nearby high school football game, police said. The incident was reported around 9:15 p.m. Thursday when someone fired multiple rounds at the group as they were in the parking lot of a Ralphs on the 18000 block of Chatsworth Street. The unidentified victim was struck in the leg and stumbled into the supermarket to get help. Police investigate a shooting in Granada Hills on Aug. 22, 2024. (KTLA) He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said. No other injuries were reported in the shooting. The group had just attended a football game at Granada Hills Charter High School located across the street from the Ralphs. Police have not provided a description of the shooter, or shooters.