Home Dinners Rise as Dining Costs Soar

Dining out’s getting pricey—and people are ditching restaurants for wild excuses like pet emergencies and sudden allergies, while rediscovering the charm of intimate home gatherings. Theme parks are booming, but savvy parents are slashing costs by prioritizing experiences over tickets. Meanwhile, ADHD’s impact on midlife health is under the spotlight, and the phrase “to ‘86’ something” is sparking legal intrigue. Smith College’s admissions are under scrutiny, though the legal basis is murky. Locally, safety concerns loom over a Pantops encampment relocation. On the legal front, a federal judge upholds voter list and mail-in voting rules, and the “shopping cart killer” gets sentenced for a brutal local murder. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d329200adad14d52