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Streaming Price Increases Are Coming For Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, And More: Here’s How That Shakes Out For You

With the writers’ strike over and the actors’ strike reportedly nearing an agreement, the streaming networks are ready to get back to work. They’re also ready to raise prices as they enter a world with increased residuals on the table.

While some platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and technically Amazon, have already announced their upcoming price increases, others like Netflix are reportedly working on price jumps that could arrive sooner rather than later. So to make things easier on the average consumer, we broke down where all of the major streamers currently stand on subscription prices and made sure to include any increases that are coming or are already here.

You can follow our handy guide below:

Netflix

According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is reportedly “discussing” a price increase that will go into effect after the SAG-AFTRA strike is settled. The increase will reportedly target ad-free plans and will happen sometime in the “next few months.” The WSJ did not have an exact date or dollar amount for the price hike.

Here are the current monthly prices for Netflix plans as of this writing:

Standard with ads: $6.99
Standard without ads: $15.49
Premium without ads: $19.99

The Basic plan without ads was eliminated over the summer.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon technically has no plans for a price increase. However, there is a change coming to Prime Video that could still hit subscribers in the wallet.

Starting in early 2024, Prime Video shows and movies will include “limited advertisements.” The price for Amazon Prime will remain the same, but if users want to avoid the commercials, they will be able to purchase an ad-free option for $2.99/month. While this move technically isn’t a price increase, it will be for subscribers who wish to continue enjoying ad-free programming.

Here are the current prices for Amazon Prime as of this writing:

Amazon Prime membership: $14.99/month or $139/year
Just Prime Video membership: $8.99/month

Disney+ and Hulu

Starting on October 12, both Disney+ and Hulu will significantly raise the prices on their ad-free plans while making changes to their bundle subscriptions. In addition, Disney+ will reportedly be cracking down on password sharing in a move similar to Netflix.

Here are the new prices for Disney+ and Hulu starting October 12:

Disney+ Basic (with ads): $7.99/month or $79.99/year
Disney+ Premium: $13.99/month or $139.99/year

Hulu (with ads): $7.99/month or $79.99/year
Hulu: $17.99/month
Hulu Live TV: $75.99/month

Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Disney+ and Hulu with ads): $9.99/month
Disney Bundle Duo Premium (Disney+ and Hulu): $19.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Basic (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ with ads): $14.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Premium (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+): $24.99/month

Max

Max, the streaming platform formerly known as HBO Max, raised its prices back in April 2023. There are no known price increases on the horizon, but the trend among its competitors could change that.

Here are the current prices for Max as of this writing:

With Ads: $9.99/month or $99.99/month
Ad-Free: $15.99/month or $149.99/year
Ultimate Ad-Free: $19.99/month or $199.99/year

Paramount+

After adding Showtime as an option earlier in the year, Paramount+ changed up its subscription tiers and made a few slight price increases to reflect the extra added content that’s now available to users.

Here are the current prices for Paramount+ as of this writing:

Paramount+ Essential (with ads): $5.99/month or $59.99/year
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (no ads): $11.99/month or $119.99/year

That about covers it for the major platforms. Anyone miss cable yet?

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Doctor explains why he checks a dead patient’s Facebook before notifying their parents

Losing a loved one is easily the worst moment you’ll face in your life. But it can also affect the doctors who have to break it to a patient’s friends and family. Louis M. Profeta MD, an Emergency Physician at St. Vincent Emergency Physicians in Indianapolis, Indiana, recently took to LinkedIn to share the reason he looks at a patient’s Facebook page before telling their parents they’ve passed.

The post, titled “I’ll Look at Your Facebook Profile Before I Tell Your Mother You’re Dead,” has attracted thousands of likes and comments.


“It kind of keeps me human,” Profeta starts. “You see, I’m about to change their lives — your mom and dad, that is. In about five minutes, they will never be the same, they will never be happy again.”

“Right now, to be honest, you’re just a nameless dead body that feels like a wet bag of newspapers that we have been pounding on, sticking IV lines and tubes and needles in, trying desperately to save you. There’s no motion, no life, nothing to tell me you once had dreams or aspirations. I owe it to them to learn just a bit about you before I go in.”

“Because right now… all I am is mad at you, for what you did to yourself and what you are about to do to them. I know nothing about you. I owe it to your mom to peek inside of your once-living world.”

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Profeta explains that the death of a patient makes him angry:

“Maybe you were texting instead of watching the road, or you were drunk when you should have Ubered. Perhaps you snorted heroin or Xanax for the first time or a line of coke, tried meth or popped a Vicodin at the campus party and did a couple shots.”

“Maybe you just rode your bike without a helmet or didn’t heed your parents’ warning when they asked you not to hang out with that ‘friend,’ or to be more cautious when coming to a four-way stop. Maybe you just gave up.”

“Maybe it was just your time, but chances are… it wasn’t.”

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Profeta goes on to explain why he checks a patient’s Facebook page:

“So I pick up your faded picture of your driver’s license and click on my iPhone, flip to Facebook and search your name. Chances are we’ll have one mutual friend somewhere. I know a lot of people.”

“I see you wearing the same necklace and earrings that now sit in a specimen cup on the counter, the same ball cap or jacket that has been split open with trauma scissors and pulled under the backboard, the lining stained with blood. Looks like you were wearing it to the U2 concert. I heard it was great.”

“I see your smile, how it should be, the color of eyes when they are filled with life, your time on the beach, blowing out candles, Christmas at Grandma’s; oh you have a Maltese, too. I see that. I see you standing with your mom and dad in front of the sign to your college. Good, I’ll know exactly who they are when I walk into the room. It makes it that much easier for me, one less question I need to ask.”

“You’re kind of lucky that you don’t have to see it. Dad screaming your name over and over, mom pulling her hair out, curled up on the floor with her hand over her head as if she’s trying to protect herself from unseen blows.”

“I check your Facebook page before I tell them you’re dead because it reminds me that I am talking about a person, someone they love — it quiets the voice in my head that is screaming at you right now shouting: ‘You mother f–ker, how could you do this to them, to people you are supposed to love!'”

— Updated June 5, 2019.

This article originally appeared on June 5, 2019

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Her mother doesn’t get why she’s depressed. So she explains the best way she knows how.

Sabrina Benaim’s “Explaining My Depression to My Mother” is pretty powerful on its own.

But, in it, her mother exhibits some of the most common misconceptions about depression, and I’d like to point out three of them here.


Misconception #1: Depression is triggered by a single event or series of traumatic events.

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Most people think depression is triggered by a traumatic event: a loved one dying, a job loss, a national tragedy, some THING. The truth is that depression sometimes just appears out of nowhere. So when you think that a friend or loved one is just in an extended bad mood, reconsider. They could be suffering from depression.

Misconception #2: People with depression are only sad.

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Most people who have never experienced depression think depression is just an overwhelming sadness. In reality, depression is a complex set of feelings and physical changes in the body. People who suffer from depression are sad, yes, but they can also be anxious, worried, apathetic, and tense, among other things.

Misconception #3: You can snap out of it.

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The thing with depression is that it’s a medical condition that affects your brain chemistry. It has to do with environmental or biological factors first and foremost. Sabrina’s mother seems to think that if her daughter would only go through the motions of being happy that then she would become happy. But that’s not the case. Depression is a biological illness that leaks into your state of being.

Think of it this way: If you had a cold, could you just “snap out of it”?

No? Exactly.

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These are only three of the misconceptions about depression. If you know somebody suffering from depression, you should take a look at this video here below to learn the best way to talk to them:

This article originally appeared on 11.24.15

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How does a kid cope in life after accidentally killing his brother? John did.


A childhood game can go very wrong in the blink of an eye.

“You’ll never get me!”

“Freeze! Put your hands up.”

If you’ve ever played cops and robbers, you know how the game goes.


John Arthur Greene was 8 and he was playing that game with his older brother Kevin. Only the two brothers played with real guns. Living on a farm, they were both old hands at handling firearms by their ages.

The blast from the gun must have startled them both.

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“We were always extremely safe. They were never loaded,” John said.

Except this time it was. And John’s brother died in his arms while he watched.

It happens more often than you would ever want to imagine.

In federal data from 2007 to 2011, which is likely under-reported, an average of 62 children were accidentally killed by firearms per year.

Here’s a chilling example from Everytown for Gun Safety:

“In Asheboro, North Carolina, a 26-year-old mother was cleaning her home when she heard a gunshot. Rushing into the living room, she discovered that her three-year-old son had accidentally shot her boyfriend’s three-year-old daughter with a .22-caliber rifle the parents had left in the room, loaded and unlocked.”

And the numbers may actually be getting worse.

With an increase in unfettered access to guns and philosophical opposition to gun regulations, the numbers seem to be on the rise. Here’s how many accidental shootings happened at the hands of children in 2015 alone, by age:

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From January 19-26 of 2016 — just one week — at least seven kids were accidentally shot by another kid.

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If the pace holds up for the rest of the year, America would be looking at over 300 accidental shootings of children, in many cases by children, for the year. That’s far too many cases of children either carrying the guilt and pain of having shot a loved one or hurting or killing themselves by accident.

John Arthur Greene has been able to manage his feelings of guilt and sorrow through music and by sharing his story for others to hear.

He told his story during an audition for the final season of “American Idol.” He says music has helped him keep his brother’s memory alive:

“Right now I lift him up every day and he holds me up. Music is how I coped with everything.”

It’s a powerful reminder. No matter how we each feel about gun safety laws, guns should always be locked away unloaded and kept separately from ammunition.

Our babies are too precious to leave it to chance.

Watch John Arthur Greene’s audition for “American Idol” here:

This article originally appeared on 03.07.16

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A bride’s father schooled us all in family values when he asked the stepdad to give THEIR daughter away.


“Just because you didn’t do marriage well doesn’t mean you can’t do divorce fabulously.”

That’s something my mother-in-law said to me when her son and I were ending our young, impetuous, and ultimately-not-right-for-us marriage. It stuck with me through the years.

These sweet images from Brittany Peck’s wedding have struck a chord with families across the Internet, and they seem to be getting that very same lesson about “doing divorce well” through to millions.


The photographer got a clue something unusual was about to happen.

Delia Blackburn, an Ohio photographer, was snapping pictures at the nuptials, as you do. She described to WKYC3 what happened when the father of the bride, Todd Bachman, approached her.

“He said, ‘I’m going to do something special, just be ready.'”

Before Bachman finished walking his daughter down the aisle, he turned around in the direction of his daughter’s stepdad, who was also in attendance.

Then Brittany’s stepdad details what happened next.

“And he came up to me and reached out and grabbed my hand and he said, ‘Hey, you’ve worked for this as hard as I have.’ He said, ‘You deserve this as much as I do. You’re gonna help us walk OUR daughter down the aisle.’ At that point, I had no clue what was going on.”
— Todd Cendrosky, stepfather of Brittany Peck

Todd B. looks like a dad on a mission — to be the coolest guy ever.

“I got weak in the knees and everything — I couldn’t have had anything better in my life. That was THE most important thing in my life.”
— Brittany’s stepdad

Todd C. is like, “What is even happening right now?”

Todd Bachmann explains his last-minute decision like this:

“It hasn’t always been peaches and cream, by any stretch of the imagination. … There’s no better way to thank somebody than to assist me walking my — walking OUR daughter — down the aisle.”

And that’s how you do it, folks.

And Brittany herself was pleased with the outcome.

The bride sent a video message from her honeymoon to WKYC, saying, “We’ve seen it all, been through it all, but at the end of the day we’re all happy.”

Divided families know that love isn’t a finite thing — there’s enough to go around.

This article originally appeared on 9.29.15

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Woman who was pressured to quit her job to raise stepdaughter’s baby makes a bold decision

A story that recently went viral on Reddit’s AITA forum asks an important question: What is a parent’s role in taking care of their grandchildren? The story is even further complicated because the woman at the center of the controversy is a stepparent.

The woman, 38, met her husband Sam, 47, ten years ago, when his daughter, Leah, 25, was 15. Five years ago, the couple got married after Leah had moved out to go to college.

Leah’s mom passed away when she was 10.

Last year, Leah became pregnant, and she wanted to keep the baby, but her boyfriend didn’t. After the disagreement, the boyfriend broke up with her. This forced Leah to move back home because she couldn’t afford to be a single parent and live alone on a teacher’s salary.


Leah’s story is experienced by many young mothers who are facing difficulties. The father isn’t involved in the baby’s life as a caretaker or financially. Sadly, 33% of all children in the U.S. are born without their biological fathers living in the home.

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The new mother is a teacher and can’t afford to live on her own with a child. A recent study found that out of the top 50 U.S. cities, Pittsburgh is the only one where a new teacher could afford rent.

The stressors of taking care of the baby made Leah realize she needed help.

“But once she had the baby around 4 months back, Leah seemed to realize having a baby is not the sunshine and rainbows she thought it was,” the woman wrote on Reddit. “She barely got any sleep during the last four months. All the while Sam was helping her with the baby while I did almost all chores myself.”

“Now her leave is ending. She did not want to leave the baby at daycare or with a nanny,” the woman continued. “Sam and I both work as well.”

Leah asked her stepmother if she would stay home with the baby. The stepmother said no because she never wanted to have a baby and she has a job. “I asked why Leah can’t stay home with the baby herself,” the woman wrote. “She said how she was young and had to build a career. I said many people take breaks to raise kids, and she broke down crying about how she was so tired all the time being a mom and needed something else in her life too.”

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After the woman told her stepdaughter no, her husband pressured her to stay home with the baby. But she refused to give up her job to raise her stepdaughter’s child. “Leah said yesterday how she wished her mom was alive since she would have had her back. She said I didn’t love her, and my husband is also mad at me,” the woman wrote. The woman asked the Reddit community if she was in the wrong for “refusing to help my stepdaughter with the baby,” and the community responded with rapturous support.

“[The woman] should tell her husband to knock it off and stop trying to pressure her into raising his daughter’s baby. If he wants a family member to look after her baby while she works, then he can do it,” Heavy_Sand5228 wrote.

“This is Leah’s baby that she alone chose to have. That doesn’t obligate you to change YOUR life to suit her desires. The whole business of saying you don’t love her because you won’t quit your job to watch her baby is manipulative and messed up, and I’m shocked your husband is siding with her,” SupremeCourtJust-a** added.

Leah and many women like her are in this situation because, in many places, teachers are underpaid, rent is high, and not all dads pay child support, even those required by law.

Another commenter noted that the baby is much more the father’s responsibility than the stepmother’s. “To add, Leah should consider seeking child support from her ex. Her kid should be getting that money,” Obiterdicta wrote.

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Meet Me @ The Altar Wants You To ‘Say It To My Face’ On Their North American Tour In 2024

Meet Me @ The Altar announced that they will be hitting the road with their new Say It To My Face Tour, which kicks off in North America in January of next year. Fans can expect to catch them rocking out in major cities like NYC, Toronto, Los Angeles, and more.

They will be bringing along Honey Revenge, John Harvie, and Elliot Lee as opening acts. The band is currently offering presale access to fans who text them at (407) 289-0966. Otherwise, the general sale is set to open this Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

Continue scrolling for a complete list of Meet Me @ The Altar’s 2024 Say It To My Face Tour dates. More information about ticket sales can be found on their website here.

01/19/2024 — Orlando, FL @ The Abbey
01/20/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ Hell @ The Masquerade
01/21/2024 — Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
01/23/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
01/24/2024 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
01/25/2024 — New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
01/26/2024 — New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
01/28/2024 — Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock
01/30/2024 — Toronto, ON @ The Axis Club
02/01/2024 — Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
02/02/2023 — Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
02/03/2024 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
02/05/2024 — Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
02/07/2024 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
02/09/2024 — Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
02/10/2024 — Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre
02/11/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Neumos
02/13/2024 — Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Roseville
02/15/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
02/16/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
02/18/2024 — Austin, TX @ Antone’s
02/19/2024 — Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s
02/21/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Basement East

Meet Me @ The Altar is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Bartenders Shout Out The Very Best Vodkas For Making A Moscow Mule

In the pantheon of simple, flavorful mixed drinks, it’s difficult to beat the appeal of a classic Moscow mule. Usually served in a copper mug (if you happen to have one on hand), this iconic cocktail is made with three simple ingredients: vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Sure, you can garnish it with a lime wheel but you don’t have to. It couldn’t be easier to whip up.

We understand that not everyone has a Moscow mule-specific copper mug on hand, but if you do, you should know there are reasons why this spicy, citrus-filled cocktail is served in this vessel. Many believe the copper keeps the ice (and therefore the drink) cold for longer. Others think that the copper adds to the crisp, bright aromas and flavors. Of course, there’s also a third option — it makes the drink look pretty cool.

But while the copper mug, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer are important, it’s the vodka that sets a great Moscow mule apart from an okay one. To find the best vodkas to mix into this popular drink, we went to the professionals for help. We asked a handful of well-known bartenders to tell us the vodkas they use when they mix up a Moscow mule. Keep scrolling to see all of their picks.

Suntory Haku Vodka

Suntory Haku Vodka
Suntory

Dana Lachenmayer, head bartender at The Wesley in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $28

The Vodka:

Suntory’s Haku is my favorite vodka to use in a Moscow Mule. I love how this texture and subtly sweet floral essence play with the spicy aromatics of the ginger.

Tasting Notes:

Its soft, supple, and delicate aromatics are a result of bamboo Charcoal filtration and its base of 100% Japanese white rice.

Stolichnaya Vodka

Stolichnaya Vodka
Stolichnaya

Damon Chilcott, bar lead at The Red Barber in Denver

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $20

The Vodka:

Stolichnaya, commonly known as ‘Stoli,’ is a favored choice for Moscow mules due to its rich Russian heritage (but now it’s made in Latvia), purity from multiple distillations, and smooth finish that complements the ginger and lime components of the drink.

Tasting Notes:

Its slightly grainy character, with a hint of sweetness, enhances the overall cocktail experience. Moreover, its reasonable price point, considering its premium quality, makes Stoli an attractive option for those seeking a balance of quality and affordability in their Moscow mule ingredients.

Grey Goose Vodka

Grey Goose Vodka
Grey Goose

Aleksander Simic, bartender at Hutong in Miami

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $25

The Vodka:

When it comes to Moscow Mules, our personal favorite is Grey Goose Vodka. There’s a reason this French vodka is one of the most well-known premium vodkas on the market.

Tasting Notes:

Its peppery and perfumed palate, featuring hints of star anise and rye, provides a delightful kick to this classic cocktail. The finish is spicy, warming, and creamy, making it an excellent choice for a Moscow Mule that stands out from the rest.

Konik’s Tail Vodka

Konik’s Tail Vodka
Konik’s Tail

Federico Doldi, food and beverage director at Gansevoort Meatpacking in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $63

The Vodka:

If I have to choose one vodka, I will go for Konik’s Tail, an incredibly small production of vodka made out of spelt, rye, and winter wheat. Seek this one out immediately for mixing.

Tasting Notes:

This natural spirit comes from Poland and just reached the U.S. market a few months ago. It’s somehow both creamy and peppery simultaneously. It’s perfect for a Moscow mule.

St. George Green Chile Vodka

St. George Green Chile Vodka
St. George

Alex Fitzgerald, beverage director at Paseo in Louisville, Kentucky

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $25

The Vodka:

St George Green Chile Vodka is the best for a Moscow Mule. It’s a bright and delicious spirit made with jalapeño, serrano, habanero, and bell peppers as well as lime and cilantro.

Tasting Notes:

The vegetal green bell pepper and the heat from the jalapenos are balanced with lime and cilantro, which, when paired with some ginger, lime juice, and just a touch of simple syrup, make a perfect, spicy, fresh Moscow mule.

Luksosowa Vodka

Luksosowa Vodka
Luksosowa

Steven Dinsmore-George, bartender at The Pembroke in Washington DC

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $17

The Vodka:

Luksosowa Vodka is a Polish vodka made completely from potatoes, and it’s the best vodka to mix into a Moscow Mule. While it brings a richer depth of flavor to the cocktail than grain-style vodkas, it is still an affordable product and my recommendation for a Moscow mule.

Tasting Notes:

It brings vegetal flavors such as asparagus and fennel to the simple, yet highly popular libation. These tasting notes do a fantastic job of complementing the spicier, earthy notes of ginger beer.

Reyka Vodka

Reyka Vodka
Reyka

Jared Bailey, bar manager at Soho Cigar Bar in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $25

The Vodka:

Reyka Vodka is an under-the-radar surprise in this category. Distilled from wheat and barley, using glacial spring water, it’s filtered through volcanic rocks to guarantee a unique, flavorful vodka.

Tasting Notes:

This Icelandic vodka boasts a surprising smoothness and refreshing quality that is hard to find in most vodkas, so it’s no surprise that it mixes well in the classic Moscow mule.

E11even Vodka

E11even Vodka
E11even

James Macinnes, lead bartender at Klaw restaurant in Miami

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $20

The Vodka:

For something as straightforward as a Moscow mule, I’d reach for a bottle of E11even Vodka, which uses native Florida corn as its distillate.

Tasting Notes:

A nose of citrus peels and cracked black pepper leads to a palate of vanilla beans, honey, and citrus. All flavors that work well in a Moscow mule.

Ketel One Vodka

Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One

Jeff Umana, beverage operations partner at Landmark Hospitality in Plainfield, New Jersey

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $19

The Vodka:

As someone who appreciates the history of vodka and the different styles out there, I tend to choose Ketel One when I make Moscow mules. This Dutch-made vodka is made from 100% wheat and charcoal filtered to add to the smooth, mellow flavor.

Tasting Notes:

It offers a hint of sweetness and very light, soft flavors of citrus and pepper that are not too overpowering, so you’re still able to taste and enjoy all of the ingredients in your mule.

LiV Vodka

LiV Vodka
LiV

Collin Frazier, head bartender at Great Jones Distillery in New York City

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $25

The Vodka:

LiV Vodka is my go-to base for a Moscow mule. Garnished with a sprig of charred rosemary, a LiV Moscow Mule is simple elegance with impressive depth.

Tasting Notes:

Long Island potatoes bring a clean creaminess to this easy-drinking spirit, and its baking spice undertones blend well with a piquant ginger beer and zippy lime.

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Why Are Clorox Wipes Suddenly So Hard To Find In 2023?

In 2020, consumers swiftly learned how fragile supply chains can be. Various shutdowns led to shortages, first of paper goods and cleaning supplies and then almost everything, and some of those issues still persist. Unexpected instances of scantness have dotted the landscape since then — like the Great Saltine Shortage of 2022 — and many of them have resolved by now.

In 2020, Clorox wipes achieved overnight must-have status, which sent production into overdrive. Sparseness eventually resolved as Clorox cranked up supply numbers, and all has been well in the “disinfecting wipes” aisles until recently. If you’ve noticed a newfound dearth of these wipes in stores and online lately, you aren’t imagining things. As CNN reported in mid-September 2023, Clorox suffered a widespread cyberattack on its infrastructure in mid-August. This caused the company to shut down production of not only cleaning products but much more.

At this point, the actual attack has been contained for weeks, but Clorox has advised that they will slowly be ramping “back up to full speed” throughout late September and early October. A spokesperson “[could not] estimate how long it will take to resume fully normalized operations,” and this episode is expected to “hurt its current-quarter financial results materially.”

Clorox boasts a wealth of brands under its umbrella. Those include some brands of kitty litter like Fresh Step as well as products from the Pine-Sol, Brita, Burt’s Bees, and Glad’s lines. Fingers crossed that this gets resolved sooner rather than later, but for now, other (arguably inferior) disinfecting wipes appear to be in stock, although who knows how long that will last.

(Via CNN & NPR)

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Mahalia Sets Her Eyes On North America For Her ‘In Real Life Tour’ In 2024

Terms And Conditions” singer Mahalia has set her eyes on North America for a new wing of her In Real Life Tour. The musician’s latest album, IRL, will be enjoyed live by fans across Europe next week. However, supporters based in North America will have to wait until 2024 before Mahalia touches down.

Beginning in February 2024, Mahalia will embark on a 24-date run across the US and Canada. The tour will kick off on February 20 in Vancouver. Although she will be joined by the musical group No Guidnce for the UK and EU leg, no special guest has been announced for the North American wing.

View the full In Real Life Tour schedule below. Mahalia’s artist presale will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4, at 10 a.m. local time. General ticket sales will start on Friday, October 6, 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.

02/20/2024 — Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom
02/21/2024 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
02/22/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Neptune
02/24/2024 — Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
02/25/2024 — San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
02/27/2024 — Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
02/28/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theatre
03/01/2024 — San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
03/02/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
03/03/2024 — Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
03/05/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
03/07/2024 — Dallas, TX @ HOB Cambridge Room
03/08/2024 — Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
03/09/2024 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
03/11/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
03/13/2024 — Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
03/14/2024 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
03/16/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
03/17/2024 — New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
03/20/2024 — Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
03/22/2024 — Toronto, ON @ History
03/23/2024 — Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
03/25/2024 — Detroit, MI @ Shelter
03/26/2024 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

IRL is out now via Atlantic. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.