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Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals
This is my second year covering the Memorial Day mattress sales and, compared to last year, the deals are… fine. Most of them are a repeat of savings I spotted last year, or during President's Day this year: they're not new deals. Bar a few cheap mattress discounts, nothing has blown me away. But if you've been thinking about buying a new mattress, I still recommend making the most of these deals. Because while they don't seem astounding right now, I predict they'll look a lot better in hindsight. Over the next few months, mattress tariffs are likely to have a major impact on the price of your bed. When the tariff pause is lifted in July, many mattress companies could face increased costs from their internationally sourced materials. That's because very few mattresses are made entirely from US materials, even those that are handcrafted here. 'Tariffs have the potential to impact the entire industry,' Byron Golub, Vice-President of Product and Merchandising at Saatva, explained to us. "Particularly brands that rely heavily on overseas manufacturing. Even US-based companies aren't completely immune, since many still source specific components globally.' Summer has always been a slow time for mattress sales, and in between the bookends of Memorial Day and Labor Day, many brands opt to briefly raise prices. I suspect that this year's summer price hike might turn into a more permanent, widespread increase. Is this the end of cheap mattress sales? Tom's Guide's Sleep Managing Editor, Claire Davies, says no, probably not. But she warns that next summer could be 'bleaker and more expensive for people wanting to buy a comfy mattress for less.' So, okay, the mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales this year might not be new. It's hard to call them 'good' right now. But in 12 months' time, it's very possible that they might, retrospectively, look a lot better. 1. Saatva Classic Mattress (twin): $1,399 now $999 at SaatvaThe Saatva Memorial Day sale is one of my favorite this year: you can get a $400 discount when you spend over $1,000. The Saatva Classic is the best mattress we've tested and, in this sale, a queen is $1,699 — that's only $4 more than Black Friday, and $100 cheaper than April. We awarded it top marks in our Saatva Classic mattress review, and after sleeping on it for seven months, it's transformed the sleep of our main tester. Saatva is upfront that tariff price increases are coming (a 'beat the tariffs' sale has been running for a while now), which means this may well be the best price you can expect this year for the Saatva Classic. Our review: ★★★★★ User score: ★★★★★ (5,700+ reviews) 2. Allswell 10" Hybrid Mattress (twin): $194 at WalmartWalmart's CEO has warned that the impact of tariffs is likely to be felt across the business, and there's a good chance this will affect budget-friendly (and Walmart-owned) mattress brand Allswell. Now's probably a good time to buy one of our favorite cheap mattresses, the Allswell Hybrid, before the "sensationally low price" we noted in our Allswell Mattress review comes to an end. We recommend this mattress for upgrading a guest room or dorm room, as it delivers reliable support at only $294 for a queen (although it lacks durability for regular long-term use). Our review: ★★★★ User score: ★★★★½ (5,700+ reviews) 3. Sleep Number c1 mattress (twin): $599 now $539.10 at Sleep NumberThe c1 is the cheapest model in the Sleep Number line-up but it's still loaded with the brand's signature smart bed technology. Adjustable firmness allows you to customize the feel to suit your needs, and while the mid-range design lacks the pressure relief of more expensive models, I still recommend it for anyone who struggles to get consistently comfortable on normal (read: low tech) mattresses. There's 10% off the c1 right now at Sleep Number, reducing a queen to $899.10 (was $999) and it comes with a 15-year warranty and a 100-night trial. Sleep Number has already spoken about the impact of tariffs, so I expect to see price hikes this summer. User score: ★★★★½ (500+ reviews) More top sales to consider
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend protests against President Donald Trump planned in Mississippi. See where, when
Grassroots organizations are mobilizing for another series of protests, this time on Memorial Day weekend, continuing their ongoing pushback against President Donald Trump's second term. Thus far in 2025, one group labeled as the 50501 Movement has organized various protests at the Mississippi State Capitol Building: on Feb. 5; President's Day, Feb. 17; on March 4; on April 5; on April 19; and again, on May Day, May 1. During the protests, people spoke of their concerns with Trump's policies, governing style and expansion of executive authority. These protests are part of a national movement in opposition of Trump and ongoing federal cuts that DOGE is making to government agencies under Elon Musk's guidance. "This Memorial Day weekend, we stand together, peacefully but firmly, to demand a more responsible and responsive governance, and to uphold the fundamental rights and dignity of every individual," protest organizers wrote in a press release. Flyers provided to the Clarion Ledger show events are planned across the state on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Jackson, Hernando and Hattiesburg. Jackson: "Peace, Not Chaos" — 50501 Mississippi will have an event at noon on May 24 at the Mississippi State Capitol Building on 400 High Street. Organizers said this event is "to uphold the constitution and end executive overreach." Hernando: "Stand Up for America" — Indivisible DeSoto MS will have an event at 3–4 p.m. on May 24 at the DeSoto County Courthouse on 2535 Highway 51 South. "Defund our constitution from Trump. Save our democracy," organizers said. Hattiesburg: "Candlelight March" — 50501 Mississippi will have an event at 7–8:30 p.m. on May 25, beginning at the intersection of Hardy Street and East Pine Street by the Hattiesburg Centennial Monument and ending at Town Square Park. Organizers said this is "an event to honor the brave who died for our liberty." 80 days into Jackson crime initiative: Has the city seen a reduction in homicides amid gun violence? Why are people protesting in Mississippi on Memorial Day weekend? Organizers provided the following statement in full: "We are coming together to address and challenge the reckless actions of the current administration, actions that we believe have far-reaching consequences for our communities and our nation. "This is a crucial moment for us to unite our voices and collectively advocate for the principles we hold dear. We aim to shine a light on policies and decisions that undermine the well-being of the people, and to champion those individuals and groups who tirelessly strive to uplift and protect the interests of all citizens." Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Memorial Day weekend protests against President Donald Trump in MS
Los Angeles Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
After 25 years, Punk Rock Bowling still strikes hard with the spirit of rebellion
Brothers Shawn and Mark Stern were already veteran punk rockers when they first started Punk Rock Bowling 25 years ago. But they had no idea they were in the midst of a seminal moment by launching what would soon become one of the biggest, longest-running and most important annual events the genre has ever seen. While they might be best known for forming multiple L.A. punk bands (the biggest of which being Youth Brigade) starting in the late '70s, the Stern brothers were also responsible for BYO Records, 1984's 'Another State of Mind' tour documentary with Social Distortion, a short-lived but influential Hollywood punk house called Skinhead Manor and a host of other DIY punk rock undertakings. So when Andre Duguay, a BYO employee at the time, suggested the duo start a bowling league for SoCal punk rockers in the late '90s, it made too much sense for them to pass up. What started as a bowling night (at Santa Monica's now-defunct Bay Shore Lanes) for local bands, labels and zines eventually grew to a weekend of partying in Las Vegas for the Sterns' punk rock friends all over the region. Throughout the 2000s, the event remained primarily focused on bowling and debauchery over President's Day weekend, but 2010 brought it to a new location that contained a huge outdoor space, opening up the possibility for a full music festival and rapidly turning it into a Memorial Day staple for punk fans around the world. But no matter how big Punk Rock Bowling has gotten, Shawn Stern has always made sure it's kept its community-first ethos. 'We arrange [Punk Rock Bowling] as musicians first, so we look at this as, 'If I go see bands, I want to have a good time,'' Stern says from the dining table of his Venice Beach home. The Sterns set out to create something that was the antithesis of the big corporate festival, where everything's overpriced and it's super packed. 'They're not trying to make this a communal experience of having a good time and enjoying the music and the message,' he said. 'It goes back to pagan times when we'd get together for the harvest and feasting. Humans don't really need much reason to get together and party, and this is our alternative to religion.' Despite leaving Los Angeles for Sin City decades ago, Punk Rock Bowling maintains its SoCal roots year after year. Not only is Mark Stern back as the festival's official booker this year alongside his brother, but both the lineup and audience always contains a heavy California presence. From legends like Social Distortion and FLAG to modern stars like FIDLAR and the Interrupters (all of whom are performing this year), the Stern brothers always make sure that multiple generations of their local scene is represented at the festival — and not just because it's the community they grew up in. Stern and his crew were surfers who got into punk rock because it was that sort of revolutionary music that the '70s no longer had. 'As much as I love Jimi Hendrix and saw a bunch of big concerts like Led Zeppelin, that music didn't really speak to what I was feeling. As soon as the [Vietnam War] was over, that music became co-opted by big corporate labels.' Instead, Stern and his friends would hang out in the very small punk scene in Hollywood while all the bands were coming out of New York and the UK. The scene was very close-knit, and they didn't have any pretension of getting signed to a major label or anything. Though it was totally grassroots, they knew that when the surfers really started getting into it, it was going to explode. 'In those days, there were certain rebellious things with surfing that would work well with punk rock,' he said. 'That's what happened in the early '80s, and it's changed a lot since then, but it's just kept growing.' Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals. This year at Punk Rock Bowling, not only will the Stern brothers be performing in their mid-60s with Youth Brigade, but some of the British artists that preceded them like the Damned and Cock Sparrer will be gracing the stage alongside great modern artists who could be their grandchildren (like the Bay Area's Spiritual Cramp). And yet the fans — from teenagers to senior citizens — will flood the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for them regardless of generation. That cross-generational appeal isn't found in a lot of other genres, but it's a distinction that Shawn Stern believes punk rock shares with one of its ancestors. 'It's all just folk music — protest music,' he says. 'A lot of people try to rewrite history as though somehow punk rock's not political, and I call bullshit. Punk rock for me has always been political and it always will be. That's really what makes this music last, and it's also what makes the blues last.' The music still reaches out to people, regardless of age, Stern said. 'The words that I was singing in 1980 are just as relevant now, if not more so. ... Sure, some bands that are considered punk rock just write poppy love songs — which is fine if that's what you're into — but that's probably why I don't really like some of that pop-punk and emo stuff.' As long as Stern is involved, Punk Rock Bowling will always keep that lineage of resistance. Particularly with today's political climate, the lifelong punk sees his platform as an artist and a festival host as a crucial way to remind everyone to stand up against authoritarianism and fascism even if it's not directly affecting you and your surroundings just yet. 'We were writing about Reagan [in the '80s], and now we've got someone who's much worse than Reagan ever could have been,' he said. Stern has already seen international bands have newfound trouble flying in and out of the U.S. this year, and as a Jewish immigrant from Canada, he's taking the current situation quite seriously. 'I think it's important for everybody that listens to punk rock and comes to Punk Rock Bowling to remember that every day you have to question everything and fight against the authoritarian bent that this country is on,' Stern said. 'They're disappearing people in the streets, and that may not be you right now, but if you don't stand up for those people, it could be you or someone you love in the future. A lot of my mother's family died in concentration camps, so you don't think it could happen to you or you always wonder what you would have done — I'm not saying we're facing that yet, but I think we're pretty close. But if enough people stand together, we can stop this — and I think the community of punk rock is just carrying on that tradition of protest from the beatniks and the hippies.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
CSP: Memorial Day was top holiday for DUI arrests in 2024
(COLORADO) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said long holiday weekends are a time to relax, but not relax on safety rules when it comes to impairing substances. According to CSP, holiday weekends are associated with an uptick in serious injury and fatal car crashes, many of which are related to impaired drivers. 'Last year, troopers arrested more impaired drivers on Memorial Day weekend than on any other holiday,' stated Col. Matthew C. Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. 'Being responsible should be ingrained as a step in making your holiday plans. There are rideshares, public transportation, and folks who might be happy to serve as designated drivers.' CSP said in 2024, troopers arrested 63 drivers for DUI on Memorial Day, a 117% increase over 2023, with 29 arrests. CSP also said holiday weekends can be impacted by heavy congestion, unfamiliar routes, and other changing weather conditions. The previous holiday weekend, which included Valentine's Day and President's Day, troopers responded to seven fatal crashes with eight deaths and four additional crashes with serious injuries, according to CSP. Difficult driving conditions caused by a multi-day winter storm, congested mountain corridors, and traffic delays due to road closures were listed as factors for that weekend by CSP. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Trendy workplace benefit is too good to be true: ‘It's not all it's cracked up to be'
This time-off policy is not making employees any happier. These days, when people are applying for jobs — they look for an employer that pays well and offers generous paid time off. However, if you see a job listing that offers 'unlimited' PTO, it might be a scam — here's why. Advertisement 'People hear you have it and are like 'Oh my gosh, I'm so jealous, you have unlimited PTO.' But from my experience, it's not all it's cracked up to be,' a disgruntled employee told Travel & Leisure in an interview. The outlet revealed that employers offer the time off benefit as a 'recruitment tool' as more job hunters are looking to work for companies that allow their employees to have a healthy work-life balance. 'People hear you have it and are like 'Oh my gosh, I'm so jealous, you have unlimited PTO.' But from my experience, it's not all it's cracked up to be,' a disgruntled employee told Travel & Leisure in an interview. Sergei Fedulov – Advertisement Supposedly, one in five Americans won't even give a job the right time of day if the employer isn't generous with employees' time off, according to a survey from Empower. 'There's a very powerful message when an organization adopts unlimited PTO,' Julie Schweber, senior advisor at SHRM, told the outlet. 'It says 'We value you. We trust you. We trust you'll get your work done.' I can't think of a better retention tool or motivator for employees.' Yet people are quickly learning that there's a catch when it comes to working for a place that offers this — like not having unused vacation days roll over or be paid out when an employee leaves the company — something that's often done at places with more limited time off policies. Advertisement 'I view the concept of unlimited PTO as more of a PR gimmick and a way for a firm to get out of providing a quantifiable benefit,' an unnamed Detroit-area senior systems engineer told T&L. Many employees who work for companies that offer unlimited PTO are not actually happy about it. Kirsten Davis/ – Employees who are offered unlimited PTO also notice that even when they do take a long vacation — they tend to feel the need to check in on work while away or feel guilty if they were to take another long trip later in the year. And since many people work at places that don't offer this 'gimmicky' policy — they have to get creative with how they use their limited amount of PTO. Advertisement The PTO hack that went viral earlier this year is to schedule vacations around holidays that land at the start of the week, like Memorial or President's Day. 'Federal holidays and long weekends are your best friend here,' Jesse Neugarten, CEO and founder of Dollar Flight Club, told Forbes. Doing this allows people to have an extra-long weekend without using up all their PTO.
