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Birkin bag prices are sinking at auction despite high-profile sales

Close-up view of a gray Hermes Birkin bag in grained leather, during a photo shoot in Paris, Oct. 28, 2025.Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesDespite two recent blockbuster auctions for Birkin bags, overall auction prices for the iconic Hermès handbags are falling, according to a study.Earlier this...

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American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

American AirlinesGrant Baldwin | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines customers flying on basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or points toward elite status, the carrier said this week."We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in the marketplace. Customers who purchase a Basic Economy ticket on December 17,...

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‘Stranger Things’ ushered in a new era for Netflix

Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo star in Season 5 of Netflix's "Stranger Things."Courtesy: NetflixThe original concept for what would become "Stranger Things" was rejected by more than 15 studios before landing a spot on Netflix's roster of original programming. A decade later, the show created, written...