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Win a copy of The Favourite by Fran Littlewood in this week’s Fabulous book competition terms and conditions

T&CS

  1. Open to United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 or over only, except employees of the Promoter, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies, their families, agents or any other person(s) connected with the competition, including third party promotional partners.
  2. Competition closes at 11.59pm on June 21, 2025 (the “Closing Date”). Entries received after the Closing Date will not be counted.
  3. One entry per person. Bulk, automatically generated or third party entries are void.
  4. To enter you must click the ‘click to enter’ link on The Favourite page before the Closing Date.
  5. There will be 10 winners.
  6. The winners will be selected at random from all valid entries for this competition received before the Closing Date.
  7. Winners will be notified by email or phone or using the other contact details provided by the winner within fourteen days after the Closing Date. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during the specified time. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the valid/correct entries that were received before the Closing Date.
  8. The prize is a copy of The Favourite in hardcover, paperback or e-book format, at the discretion of the Promoter.
  9. The prize is non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives to the prize in whole or in part.
  10. The promoter of this competition is News Group Newspapers Ltd (publishers of The Sun) (the “Promoter”).
  11. General terms and conditions for competitions apply*.

*GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPETITIONS

  1. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
  2. The winner is responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these terms and conditions, in the event they are unable to do so then the Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize.
  3. Entry is free but entrants should be aware that they may be subject to data charges depending on their own individual arrangements for Internet access if entry is online or by email.
  4. An eligible entrant must be an individual, must enter on their own behalf, and must submit an entry in the form requested by the Promoter under this promotion including their name, address and e-mail address.
  5. By entering, all eligible entrants agree to abide by each and all these terms and conditions. Misrepresentative or fraudulent entries will invalidate an entry. Where a competition involves a voting process: offering or receiving any incentive for voting is not permitted and will invalidate the vote, and may disqualify the recipient of the vote. The Promoter reserves the right, with or without cause, to exclude entrants and withhold prizes for violating any of these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Any amendments will be published on the Promoter’s website (the “Website”).
  6. The Promoter reserves the right to publish entries (including parts of entries) other than the winning entry and publication does not necessarily mean the entrant has won a prize.
  7. Entrants will retain copyright in their submitted entries, however, by entering, all entrants licence the Promoter a worldwide royalty-free perpetual licence to edit, publish and use each entry in any and all media (including print and online) for publicity and news purposes. The Promoter reserves the right to publish entries (including parts of entries) although publication does not necessarily mean the entrant has won a prize.
  8. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions.
  9. Winners may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.
  10. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
  11. The Promoter will not be liable for technical, hardware, or software failures of any kind or lost or unavailable network connections that may limit or prohibit an eligible entrant’s ability to participate in the competition. Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of the Promoter or its employees, the Promoter will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the winner’s (or their guest’s) enjoyment of the prize.
  12. By entering, any subsequent prize winners agree to allow the free use of their names, photographs and general locations for publicity and news purposes during this and future promotions by the Promoter or any associated or subsidiary company of News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.
  13. Uses of personal data received by the Promoter in the course of the promotion are subject to the privacy policy found on the Website. Winners’ names may be published on the Website.
  14. Completion and submission of a registration slip or e-mail will be deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  15. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, a competition is not capable of being conducted as specified. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event that circumstances beyond their control make this unavoidable.
  16. For a list of winners please send a stamped envelope to News UK, Competitions Department, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF stating for which competition you would like winners’ details.
  17. Competition rules published in publications of the Promoter (including social media if applicable) or on the Website form part of these rules.

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Win a £250 Karen Millen voucher in this week’s Fabulous competition terms and conditions

Win a £250 Karen Millen voucher (THE “PROMOTION”) ONLINE RULES:

By entering the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (these Terms and Conditions).  Completion and submission of an entry form or e-mail will also be deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.  Promotional materials relating to the Promotion, including all information on how to enter the Promotion published in publications of the Promoter (defined below) (including social media if applicable) or on the Promoter’s websites, also form part of these Terms and Conditions.  In the event of any conflict between any terms referred to in such promotional materials and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions take precedence.

All information submitted in connection with this Promotion will be processed in accordance with the privacy policy accessible at http://www.newsprivacy.co.uk/single/

The promoter of this Promotion is News Group Newspapers Ltd (publishers of The Sun and The Sun on Sunday) of 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF (the Promoter).

Participation in the Promotion

  1. The Promotion is only open to residents of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland only. The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Promotion: a) employees and agents of the Promoter, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited or other group companies; b) employees and agents of any organisation directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion (including third party promotional partners) and their respective associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies; c) the immediate families and household members of all such employees and agents referred to in (b) and (c); and d) individuals under 18 years of age.  
  1. The Promotion starts at 00.01am (UK time) on June 8, 2025 and closes at 11.59pm (UK time) on June 21, 2025 (the Promotion Period). Any entries received outside the Promotion Period will be void. 
  2. Participants may make a maximum of one entry per person. Bulk, automatically generated or third party entries are void. 
  3. To enter you must complete and submit the entry form available at Fabulousmag.co.uk

Winners and Prizes 

  1. There will be 2 winners. One prize per winner.
  2. The winners will be selected at random from all valid entries for this Promotion received during the Promotion Period by a computer process that produces verifiably random results. The winners will be the first valid entry selected at random by the Promoter. There will be no prizes for any other entrants. 
  3. The prize is a £250 voucher for Karenmillen.com.
  4. The prize is subject to the terms and conditions of Karen Millen which can be found at Karenmillen.com and their privacy policy will apply to the processing of your personal information.
  5. Prize is as stated and are non-exchangeable and non-transferable.  There is no cash or other alternative to the prize in whole or in part. 
  6. The winners are responsible for paying all associated costs that are not specifically stated in any Promotional materials or these Terms and Conditions, including (where applicable) transport, accommodation, meal costs, spending money, insurance and all other incidentals. Winners are also personally responsible for any personal or incidental expenses and any VAT, national and/or local tax liabilities incurred in claiming or using the prize. By participating in the Promotion, participants agree that the prize is awarded on an “as is” basis, and that neither the Promoter nor any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, make any guarantees, representations or warranties of any nature with respect to the prize. 
  7. In the event that, for reasons beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the Promoter is unable to award the prize as described in these Terms and Conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to award a prize of a similar nature and an equivalent value, or at its sole discretion, the cash value of the prize. The Promoter also reserves the right to award a prize of a similar nature and an equivalent value, or at its sole discretion, the cash value of the prize if in its reasonable discretion it is appropriate to do so.  
  8. The Promoter, its affiliates, and Karenmillen.com may amend or withdraw any element of a competition, prize draw, vote or poll for reasons beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to the unavailability of the vote, poll, competition or prize draw entry platform before the closing date, or for strike, lock-out, labour dispute, illness, act of God, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, war, riot, civil commotion, accident, public health concern in relation to potential infection, epidemic or pandemic, malicious damage, fire, flood and/or storm, compliance with law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, breakdown of plant, machinery or transportation.  The Promoter, its affiliates, and Karen Millen are not responsible for any loss or damage caused to you as a result of any of these occurrences. No compensation will be made available in these circumstances. 

Winner Announcement and claiming of prize 

  1. Winners will be notified by email or phone or using the other contact details provided to the Promoter within 30 days after the end of the Promotion Period. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winners during the specified time.  If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the valid/correct entries that were received during the Promotion Period. Winners may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.  
  2. Winners will be required to confirm acceptance of the applicable prize within 14 days of having been notified. If a winner has not claimed their prize by the date specified or the winner refuses or is unable to provide an eligible postal address for receipt of their prize, the Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to another participant. 
  3. The prize will be delivered within a reasonable time and by no later than 28 days after the prize has been accepted.  
  4. The Promoter proposes to make available a list of the winners, subject to any objections from the relevant individual. For a copy of the list, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope by no later than 28 days after the end of the Promotion Period to News UK, Promotions Department, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF stating for which Promotion you would like winners’ details.  If winners object to this information being made available, they should inform the Promoter at the earliest opportunity using email help@thesun.co.uk.  Winners acknowledge that the Promoter may still be required to share their details with the Advertising Standards Authority or other regulators. 

Data Protection and Publicity 

  1. The Promoter will collect and process participants’ personal information in accordance with the privacy policy at http://www.newsprivacy.co.uk/single/. The information provided may be shared with the Promoter’s agents, affiliates and, if applicable, any third party prize provider (including those outside the UK/European Economic Area) who will process such information in accordance with their own privacy policy. Information provided by participants will only be used for the purpose of conducting this Promotion (including for prizes to be delivered) and other purposes as may be specified or consented to at the time of entry or on promotional materials. If participants do not provide any of the mandatory information requested when participating in the Promotion, their entry will be void.  
  2. The Promoter is required to either publish or make available information that indicates a valid award took place. As such, the Promoter will send the surname and county of major prize winners to anyone that contacts the Promoter at the address given above by no later than 28 days after the end of the Promotion Period. 
  3. If winners object to any or all of their surname, county and winning entry being published or made available, they should contact the Promoter at the address given above. In such circumstances, the Promoter must still provide the information and winning entry to competent authorities, including the Advertising Standard Authority, on request. 

General 

  1. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
  2. The Promoter reserves the right to require the participants to prove that they are eligible.  If a winner is found to be ineligible, the Promoter reserves the right to award their prize to another participant and to require the return of any prize already awarded. 
  3. The provision of the prize does not imply endorsement by the Promoter of John Lewis & Partners any other third parties concerned in any way with the Promotion. Any complaints or queries relating to the use of the prize should be directed to John Lewis & Partners.
  4. Unless otherwise stated in the promotional materials, this Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, the manufacturer or service provider of the relevant prize. You are providing your information to the Promoter and not to the manufacturer or service provider of the relevant prize (although, if you win, your details may be disclosed to the prize provider in order to provide you with the prize).
  5. Entrants must not do anything illegal and/or dangerous and/or that would put themselves or others at any risk.  Save where it has been negligent, the Promoter will not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury resulting from participants’ entry into the Promotion or their acceptance and/or use of the prize, or for technical, hardware or software failures, lost, faulty or unavailable network connections or difficulties of any kind that may limit or prohibit participant’s ability to participate in the Promotion.  The Promoter will not be responsible for any lost, damaged, defaced, incomplete, illegible or otherwise unreadable entries.  Proof of posting is not proof of receipt by the Promoter of any entries.  Without prejudice to an entrant’s statutory rights and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Promoter, its agents or distributors will not be responsible or liable to compensate the winner or accept any liability for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of taking up a prize. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall in any way limit or exclude the Promoter’s liability for fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury caused by its negligence or for any other matter where liability may not be limited as a matter of law. 
  6. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the Promotion (including altering prizes) if, in its reasonable discretion, it becomes necessary to do so. In the event of a printing or other error resulting in there being more winners than prizes for the Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right to (a) declare as void any claims or entries resulting from such printing or other error; and/or (b) allocate the available prize(s) through a further draw or to divide the prize(s) or the value of the prize(s) between the winners of the Promotion.
  7. Any participant who enters or attempts to enter the Promotion in a manner, which in the Promoter’s reasonable opinion is contrary to these Terms and Conditions or by its nature is unjust to other entrants (including tampering with the operation of the Promotion, cheating, hacking, deception or any other unfair playing practices such as intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or the Promoter and/or any of its agents or representatives) may be rejected from the Promotion at the Promoter’s sole discretion. Furthermore, where such actions have significantly impaired the Promotion, the Promoter may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the Promotion as it deems reasonably necessary in order to resolve any problems arising from such actions.
  8. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions in its reasonable discretion. Any amendments will be published on the Promoter’s website.
  9. These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute or claim arising in association with the Promotion or these Terms and Conditions.

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Flash-sale frenzy: How hotel points drops feel just like limited-time sweepstakes offers

Short-term promotions can generate urgency across various consumer markets. Travel companies and digital platforms leverage time-sensitive offers to elicit immediate action from consumers. Although hotel chains and casino promotions belong to different industries, they typically employ the same psychological triggers in their flash sales. If they can create urgency with novelty and time, they usually ... Read more

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Abbie Duggar shatters in-laws’ modesty rules and rocks a swimsuit with husband John David on Cayman Islands getaway

ABBIE Duggar has shattered her in-laws’ modesty rules while rocking a swimsuit with her husband John David.

The loved up couple, who are parents to two children, have been on a Cayman Islands getaway – where they even visited Stingray City.

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Abbie Duggar was seen rocking a rather modest swimming costume[/caption]
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She was seen with a stingray[/caption]
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She and John were on a recent vacation[/caption]

The Duggars are known for their modesty rules, with the girls famously covering up and adhering to a modesty dress code that discourages revealing clothing.

This means that bikinis and swimming costumes are ruled out.

But Abbie, 32, has now shown some skin while rocking a blue swimsuit while on holiday with her husband.

Abbie and John’s Instagram account shared a selection of snaps from their recent vacation.

In some of the snaps, Abbie can be seen wearing a blue bathing suit while enjoying herself in the water.

In the caption, they penned: “When the client’s Memorial Day plans go from ‘just a quiet weekend at home’ to ‘how about flying us to the Cayman Islands? And bring your wife!’ …Safe to say I cleared my schedule.”

Reacting to the snaps, fans went wild.

“You look gorgeous Abbie,” swooned one.

“Abbie is prettiest woman I’ve ever seen seriously. Inside and out you are gorgeous,” penned a second.

A third then said: “Abbie keeps getting prettier. What a blessing – perks of the job!”

While a fourth wrote: “Abbie-you are gorgeous and have the best curls! Beautiful couple!”

And a fifth said: “She always has the cutest dresses.”

Meanwhile, others reacted to the selection of snaps as a whole, writing: “Wow!!! Beautiful pics!!!! You two look great!!!!”

“Cutest couple your love just spills out from your pictures,” said a second.

Duggar Family Tree

How many children and grandchildren do Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have?

  • Jim Bob and Michelle are parents to 19 children
  • The couple has nine girls and 10 boys and all of their children have names that begin with the letter J
  • Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie, were all raised in the family home in Tontitown, Arkansas

A third then added: “How great is that?! Hope you two had the best time!”

And a fourth penned: “Y’all are the best couple!!!”

Abbie married John on November 3, 2018, after a 5-month courtship. 

The couple met in May 2018 at a church event in Oklahoma.

Abbie and John share two children: Grace Annette Duggar, born in January 2020; and Charlie Duggar, born in September 2022.

John is a pilot, and Abbie is a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Though Abbie is a trained nurse, she currently focuses on being a mom. 

The couple also participate in mission work with MEDIC Corps in the Philippines. 

In regards to the modesty rules that the Duggars adhere to, Jinger Duggar (Vuolo) and husband Jeremy Vuolo’s 2021 book, revealed all.

In their bookThe Hope We Hold, Jinger explained mum Michelle’s reasoning behind the strict dress code.

She said: “My mom had always dressed us girls in skirts and dresses, a standard that was taken from Deuteronomy 22:5, which says, ‘A woman shall not wear a man’s garment’.”

Jinger added: “Modesty was a huge topic in our house, and we believed that wearing skirts instead of pants was a central part of being modest.

“But I wanted to discover for myself what the Bible had to say.”

Couple posing under a shaded walkway.
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Fans swooned over the couple’s snaps[/caption]
Couple smiling on a boat.
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The couple looked all loved up[/caption]
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The duo looked overjoyed to be on vacation[/caption]

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Terry Bradshaw announces surprise career move after Fox NFL Sunday retirement decision

TERRY BRADSHAW has announced a surprise new career move.

The 76-year-old has had an up-and-down few years on and off the broadcast set.

Terry Bradshaw, Fox Sports host and former NFL quarterback, at Super Bowl LIV.
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Terry Bradshaw has made an announcement over his next career venture[/caption]
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Bradshaw hinted at retiring from Fox NFL Sunday after the 2029 Super Bowl[/caption]

He’s had to battle health issues in the past, but is still one of the most-loved analysts in the country.

Bradshaw revealed earlier this year he already has plans to retire from Fox NFL Sunday.

But until that day, he has continued to grow his business empire off the air.

The legendary quarterback has announced he has now written a cookbook.

He joined his family in penning it, called ‘The Bradshaw Family Cookbook’.

It will be on bookshelves from September 16, this year.

Bradshaw has added family recipes alongside his wife Tammy in it.

His daughters Rachel and Lacey Hester, and chef son-in-law Noah Hester have also had a say.

“Food and family go hand in hand for us Bradshaws,” said Terry in a press release.

“We’re loud, we joke around a lot, and we sure know how to eat.

“This cookbook is all about sharing those moments.

“The stories, the laughs, and the flavors that make our kitchen the heart of our home.

“Whether you’re flipping a steak on the grill or digging into a big ol’ plate of Bradshaw beans.

“You’re getting a taste of what it means to be part of our family.”

'I want him to be great'

Terry Bradshaw has given Tom Brady some advice ahead of the seven-time Super Bowl champion joining him on Fox's NFL coverage.

And the Pittsburgh Steelers icon said he is rooting for Brady to succeed.

Tom has always had a protection thing there,” Bradshaw told US Weekly.

“We know about his wife, we know about his kids. We know a little bit about him, but we don’t really know him. In Tom’s situation, there is a certain amount of unknown that spurs on curiosity.

“I want him to be great, and I think he will be. But we don’t know enough about him.

“Will we see a different side? Will he be funny? Will he be witty? Will he break the game down properly?

“I’m pulling for him, because television is not easy. You can’t lie to the camera because it picks it up.”

The book is being co-authored by the award-winning James O. Fraioli.

It also draws inspiration from Bradshaw’s grandmother.

His contribution to it include spicy pork canoes with cilantro sour cream.

He also reveals his recipe for spicy Italian sausage and vegetable and kale soup.

Meanwhile, Missouri-born Tammy talks about her home cooking including fried green tomatoes and buttermilk pecan pie.

Lacey and Noah Hester added their twist into the book on what they produce at their Texas-based restaurant.

You can pre-order the book for $34.99 here.

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Teen Mom Chelsea Houska’s daughter Aubree, 15, debuts drastic makeover with new hair color for mirror selfie with mom

TEEN Mom star Chelsea Houska’s daughter Aubree has debuted a drastic makeover.

The 15-year-old has got a brand new hair color, which she showed off in a mirror selfie with her mom.

Chelsea Houska and her daughter Aubree taking a mirror selfie.
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Aubree looked so different as she posed with her mom with black hair[/caption]
Chelsea Houska and her daughter Aubree posing for a selfie.
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Aubree usually has lighter locks[/caption]
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Her mom is Chelsea Houska and the duo shot to fame on Teen Mom[/caption]

Chelsea‘s daughter Aubree is 15 and was born on September 7, 2009.

She featured on MTV‘s 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2 with her mom.

And now, posing up a storm for a mirror selfie together, Aubree showed off her new look.

Aubree usually rocks mousy brown colored hair and a natural face of makeup – but he now looks worlds away from her old look.

Posing with her mom, Aubree could be seen rocking jet black hair with a full fringe.

Aubree snapped the photo as her mom leaned back and pouted.

Chelsea’s red hair was styled in waves, with Aubree’s black locks in a poker straight style.

Aubree wore a pink top and blue trousers, while her mom rocked a t-shirt and jeans.

The teen wore dark makeup around her eyes and kept her brows clean of any product.

Chelsea shared a snap of Aubree donning the same look six weeks ago as she posed with her siblings.

Fans instantly responded, with one writing: “Not adult Aubree.”

Another added: “AUBREEE IS SUCH A BEAUTY.”

And a third said: “Gorgeous kids…Aubree is a beautiful teen!!!”

Aubree is Chelsea’s first-born, and although she started her family as a single mom, the reality star has since expanded her brood.

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With husband Cole DeBoer, Chelsea has welcomed three more children: Watson, Layne, and Walker.

Chelsea and Cole star on HGTV’s Down Home Fab, with the home renovation show currently in its 4th season.

The couple and their children left Teen Mom 2 in 2020 after 10 seasons, with their Down Home Fab being their exciting new venture.

And after the success of their show, they opened up Down Home by DeBoers in March 2024 in the small town of Tea, South Dakota.

Although Chelsea is now a star in her own right, and an incredibly successful businesswoman, the mom of four made her first MTV debut in 2009.

She started out on 16 and Pregnant, where she welcomed Aubree with ex-boyfriend Adam Lind.

Chelsea then joined the Teen Mom 2 cast when the show first aired in 2011, chronicling her custody battles with Lind and her romance with Cole.

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Chelsea has four children[/caption]
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She shares three kids with Cole[/caption]

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Dollar Tree is selling a $1.25 ‘fairy garden house’ to turn your backyard into a whimsical summer paradise

WITH summer around the corner, many people are starting to decorate their gardens ready for the sun.

And if you want to give your outdoor space a whimsical feel, Dollar Tree is selling adorable ‘fairy garden houses.’

Six miniature fairy garden houses.
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Dollar Tree has $1.25 ‘fairy garden houses’ that could add a splash of color in your front yard[/caption]

Priced at just $1.25, the tiny houses come in a range of pretty colors.

You can choose from six varieties, from a pink-themed cottage, to a yellow floral design.

There are also two purple options, and one that is themed on a succulent plant.

One of the sweet homes has the word ‘welcome’ written on it, so it could be perfect for being by your front door or porch.

If you can’t choose which fairy house is your favorite, why not start collecting a few different ones in the range

At just $1.25, they could be the perfect item to decorate your garden if you are on a budget.

And if you have caught the fairy bug, the website also has a range of themed accessories to add on, from bridges to streams and wells. 

PARTY SUPPLIES

If you want to take your hosting duties up a notch, Dollar Tree also has party supplies for summer.

The bargain retailer is currently selling a range of colorful trays for just $1.25 each, which look ideal for BBQs and cocktail evenings.

There are four vibrant designs to choose from at Dollar Tree, including one with a fun watermelon pattern.

The 16×10 inch tray also comes in a lemon print, along with a sea-themed one featuring turtles.

If florals are more your thing, there is also one decorated in butterflies and plants.

The Dollar Tree listing states: “Serve your guests in style! 

Four rectangular trays with summery designs: butterflies, turtles, watermelon, and lemons.
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Dollar Tree is selling four colorful trays in time for summer[/caption]
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Dollar Tree has numerous items in their summer range[/caption]

“These adorable Summer Trays with Handles are an excellent value. 

“Beautiful trays are a great way to create a fun and welcoming environment. 

“Keep them on hand and share them with others!”

They add that the trays are perfect dinnerware for birthday parties, summer soirees, barbecues, or for giving as gifts. 

Dollar Tree dupes

Savvy shoppers have scoured Dollar Tree to find dupes of their favorite products

Shoppers found a perfect replica of a $150 set of Pottery Barn plates and bowls. Plus, Dollar Tree has matching mugs.

Dollar Tree also had dupes for the viral Starbucks tumblers.

Customers found dupes for Home Depot’s $39 outdoor solar lights.

Dollar Tree has a dupe for The Pink Stuff cleaning paste, too.

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Popular auto parts chain set to open 100 new stores as CEO reveals ‘aggressive’ plan – two areas are being targeted

A POPULAR auto parts chain is looking to open 100 new stores in two major areas as part of its aggressive new plan.

That’s despite concerns over global inflation and, of course, the effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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AutoZone is expanding – with 100 new stores promised[/caption]
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The auto parts chain has already opened 30 new international stores this past quarter in Mexico and Brazil[/caption]
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The company is now closing in on 1,000 international stores[/caption]

According to a report by Biz Journals, AutoZone is set to increase their store count in 2025.

The brand’s president and CEO Phil Daniele said in a recent Q3 2025 earnings call that they have opened 30 new international stores this past quarter in Mexico and Brazil – representing their entire presence outside of the US.

That sees the company closing in on 1,000 international stores.

Daniele said: “We remain confident in our growth opportunities in these markets.

“Today, we have 13% of our total store base outside of the US and expect this number to grow as we accelerate our international store openings.

“With 58 international stores opened year-to-date, we continue to expect to open around 100 international stores this fiscal year.”

For comparison, AutoZone opened 54 domestic stores in the US during Q3 2025, bringing their total store count to 7,516 including 6,537 stores in the US, 838 in Mexico and 141 in Brazil.

“We remain committed to more aggressively opening satellite stores, hub stores, and mega hubs,” Daniele said.

“Hubs and mega hubs comp results continue to grow faster than the balance of the rest of the chain and we are going to continue to aggressively deploy these assets.”

The brand also reported $18.49 billion in revenue during FY 2024 , while their annual report noted some 126,000 employees worldwide.

They now rank as the Memphis-area’s third-largest public company based on revenue, while their store count is significantly higher than two of its main competitors – Advance Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Furthermore, AutoZone is the only company of the three with a presence outside of North America, with its 141 locations in Brazil.

This comes as a beloved dealership recently made the difficult decision to close shop.

Sunrise Auto Sales had been operating on DuPont Highway in Felton, Delaware, and serving drivers across the state for 13 years.

Sunrise Auto Sales helped customers buy new cars, sell their old cars, or even finance them.

“After much thought and heartfelt consideration, we have made the very difficult decision to close Sunrise Auto Sales,” the Facebook post read.

“We’ve done our best to keep the dealership running, but at this time, we believe stepping away is the right choice for our family and our future.”

What to do if a dealership closes

If you recently bought a car or motorcycle from a dealership that suddently closed, you may feel anxious about how that affects you.

When you finance a new car or motorcycle or need warranty repairs done at an authorized dealership, a sudden closure can make some people think they’re out of options or worry their car will be repossessed.

If you’re in a situation that sounds like that, here are a few things you can do after receiving an official notice:

  1. Notify the bank hosting your loan of the closure to make them aware. If the financing is done through the dealership itself, it’s important to contact the dealership or your salesperson to ask how to keep up your payments. Many dealerships will send the lien (the title and registration that will only be released to the buyer after the debt is paid) to a financial institution to keep.
  2. If the dealership cannot be contacted through traditional means, most states allow drivers to apply for the title and registration through the DMV.
  3. If you leased a car from a dealership that went out of business, instructions should be sent as to which dealership to bring your vehicle to when the lease expires. If not, contact the dealership.
  4. A factory warranty through the manufacturer will be honored at any other authorized dealership. However, an extended warranty through the dealership may not be honored at other repair shops, so it’s important to seek that information from the dealership as soon as possible.

Source: Consumer Law Group

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Teen Mom star Adam Lind’s quiet life revealed from his humble job to $112k South Dakota home 7 years after quitting show

TEEN Mom star Adam Lind’s quiet life has been revealed from his humble job to his $112,000 South Dakota home.

Adam, 35, disappeared from social media in 2016 and officially quit Teen Mom 2 a year later.

Adam Lind, Teen Mom star, using a leaf blower outside his home.
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Adam Lind lives a humble life in Sioux Falls, South Dakota[/caption]
Adam Lind walking with his dog at a construction site.
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Adam Lind, Teen Mom Chelsea Houska's ex, with a new look and job.
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Adam on an episode of Teen Mom 2[/caption]

The U.S. Sun can exclusively go inside his private life after leaving the spotlight.

Adam lives in the same Sioux Falls, South Dakota home he was filmed purchasing on Teen Mom 2 in January 2016.

Adam bought the four-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home for $112,000.

Adam’s two-car garage holds a black corvette.

The U.S. Sun obtained exclusive photos of Adam checking his mail and blowing leaves outside of the house on Thursday, May 29.

He wore a hoodie, jeans and sunglasses, and looked different from his days on Teen Mom.

Adam, who worked as a personal trainer on the series, now appears to have a career as a construction foreman.

On Friday, May 30, Adam left his house in his black corvette and drove to a construction site.

In a second set of photos, he walked around the site and spoke with workers, even laughing with them at times.

He wore a green t-shirt, cameo shorts and sunglasses for the work duty.

His dog was by his side on both days.

The insider told The U.S. Sun, “He went to a work site. He was smiling, having jokes with the workers.

“He walked around and checked the equipment out. He looked like the foreman of the site. He stayed for about twenty minutes before continuing with his day.”

House at 2708 N Lyme Grass Ave, Sioux Falls, SD.
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Adam’s $112,000 ranch home he purchased on Teen Mom 2[/caption]
Photo of Adam Lind outside his home.
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Adam looks different from his days on Teen Mom[/caption]
Adam Lind, Chelsea Houska's ex, at a job site with his dog.
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Adam at his job on Friday, May 30[/caption]

LAST SIGHTING

The last time Adam has been seen was in July 2023.

A family member posted a rare photo of Adam, and his daughter with Chelsea, Aubree, 15, celebrating the Fourth of July with a group of loved ones.

As seen on Teen Mom 2, Chelsea and Adam had a tumultuous co-parenting relationship through the years.

Because of his legal issues, Chelsea fought for Adam to only be able to see Aubree at a visitation center.

STILL IN TROUBLE

Adam was in and out of jail during his time on the MTV show from domestic violence charges to DUI busts.

While he appeared to turn his life around, as he went years without an arrest, he landed back behind bars on September 22, 2024.

He was charged with three counts of domestic abuse simple assault.

Starcasm reported that the criminal complaint read he “did intentionally cause bodily injury” to the alleged victim that “did not result in serious bodily injury.”

The U.S. Sun can confirm he pleaded not guilty to the three charges after his arrest.

The charges against Adam were dismissed by the prosecutor in December 2024.

DAD LIFE

Adam has maintained a relationship with Aubree through the years.

Chelsea told The Ashley’s Reality Roundup in 2023, “Honestly, everyone wants to know about our relationship and where it stands, and I totally understand that.

“It’s a main question because it was such a huge story[line] of ours. Our relationship, it’s fine. We’re not best friends, but we’re not enemies at all.

“If I were to see him, there would be no bad feelings at all.”

Chelsea said Aubree’s relationship with Adam has improved as well, as the teen now coordinates when she sees him.

Adam also has a daughter named Paislee with his ex Taylor Halbur.

Adam signed away his parental rights to Paislee in 2018, despite seeming to have a close relationship with her on Teen Mom 2.

Taylor told The U.S. Sun in 2020, “He hasn’t reached out at all. I honestly could not tell you where he’s at. I haven’t heard a single thing about him.

“He’s a ghost.”

Taylor’s husband, Joe Leonard, adopted Paislee.

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CHELSEA’S LIFE

As for Chelsea, she lives in Lennox, South Dakota with her husband Cole DeBoer their children Watson, 8, Layne, 6, and Walker, 4, and Aubree.

Chelsea left Teen Mom 2 in 2020 after 10 seasons.

They built their stunning farmhouse in 2020.

In 2022, Chelsea and Cole scored a home renovation show called Down Home Fab on HGTV, which is currently airing its 4th season.

Chelsea also owns decor store Down Home by DeBoers in Tea, South Dakota.

Promotional image for the second season of Down Home Fab, featuring Chelsea and Cole Houska.
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Adam’s ex Chelsea Houska now stars on HGTV’s Down Home Fab[/caption]
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Chelsea’s children Aubree, Watson, Layne and Walker[/caption]

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