Heather Hayes
Russian Billionaire and Putin Ally Tied to D.C’s Most Expensive Mansion
The Washington Post found a tie between the elite mansion in Washington and Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska. The source indicates that a huge house with 23 bedrooms was bought by Deripaska in 2006, but the transaction itself was confidential. The house was bought by a certain company Hestia International and it is unknown who owns it. The interlocutors of the Washington-based newspaper say that this is Oleg Deripaska. The Post called the purchase of a house for $15 million one of the most expensive real estate transactions in theRead More
Lyft is Giving Free Rides for California Wildfire Evacuees
Firefighters battled several intense wind-driven wildfires early on Friday that have swept across densely populated Southern California, destroying at least 500 structures and chasing 190,000 people from their homes over the past five days. Residents and tourists were trying to escape the flames and move to a safer area. Lyft is having a promotion for free rides for California Wildfire evacuees. They are offering free rides up to $40. Additionally, riders would need to enter the promo code LASAFERIDES. This is a great way to try to help your friendsRead More
Lyft’s Plans to Expand Outside the U.S.
Lyft has been growing to reach over 90% of U.S. riders in the past year but is now finally focused on international growth. The rideshare company plans a launch next month in Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Residents in the greater Toronto area and nearby Hamilton will be able to hail vehicles from five of its service options starting in December. Riders in Toronto will be able to hail Lyft Plus, Lyft Premiere, Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV rides, as well as normal Lyft’s. The company is alsoRead More
Starbucks is giving away free drinks – here’s how to get one!
Starbucks is offering free drinks to kick off the 2017 holiday season. Starbucks is launching a buy-one-get-one-free deal (BOGO) on holiday drinks. From 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, Starbucks customers who buy a holiday beverage can get another drink for free. Eligible drinks include the Chestnut Praline Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Holiday Spice Flat White, and Teavana Joy brewed tea. Starbucks revealed its holiday cups last week. Unlike the red cups in years past, this year’s cups are heavily decorated and whiteRead More
Most Controversial and Offensive Costumes for 2017
The Halloween holiday always brings an uproar about costumes that test the boundaries of what’s considered socially acceptable. Is it racist to let a white child dress up as Polynesian Disney princess Moana? or an dress up as a native american? Racial sensitivity is a hot topic this time of year, with schools and universities across the nation recommending that students not wear things like Native American headdresses or blackface as part of their costumes. An Anne Frank costume for children recently sparked a social media backlash after it surfacedRead More