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2 weeks ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
If you tried asking ChatGPT a question today and were met with silence, or worse, an error, you’re not alone. OpenAI’s flagship chatbot is experiencing a major global outage, affecting users across free, Plus, and even Enterprise accounts. Searches for “is ChatGPT down” skyrocketed early June 10, 2025, after thousands of users reported errors ranging from “too many requests” to total unresponsiveness.
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3 weeks ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
In a move aimed at helping older American customers save big on mobile bills, AT&T has rolled out its most affordable nationwide phone offer yet for people aged 55 and up. And yes, if you’re Gen X and wondering if you count, you do. Dubbed the AT&T 55 Plus plan, the new offering provides unlimited talk, text, and data for just $40 a month for one line or $35 per line for two lines, a serious drop from the carrier’s previous senior deal, which cost $62 and was only available in Florida.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
TGI Fridays might not be what it once was, but the people behind the brand say it’s far from done. Once a staple of casual dining in the U.S., TGI Fridays has seen its restaurant count drop from nearly 600 at its peak to just 85 locations today. That dramatic downsizing followed a bankruptcy filing in late 2024, which forced the company to shutter dozens of stores across the country. But according to returning CEO Ray Blanchette, this isn’t a collapse, it’s a reset.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
Macy’s has announced the next phase of its store closure plan, confirming that 66 locations will shut down in 2025 as part of its sweeping “Bold New Chapter” strategy to reshape the iconic retailer’s future. This move is part of a broader plan to close approximately 150 underperforming Macy’s stores by 2026, while investing heavily in a stronger fleet of 350 “go-forward” locations, stores that the company says are already seeing higher sales and stronger customer satisfaction.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
A federal judge in Boston has issued a major blow to Donald Trump’s controversial plan to dismantle the Department of Education, halting the administration’s efforts and ordering the reinstatement of employees who were fired as part of the attempted shutdown.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
Gamers, brace yourselves, your next PlayStation 5 might come with a bigger price tag due to a hike. Sony has just dropped a serious warning that it may be forced to raise the retail price of the PlayStation 5 in the U.S. due to the latest round of tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump. According to the company’s Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao, Sony is now scrambling to cover an estimated ¥100 billion (around $512 million USD) in additional costs brought on by these new trade regulations.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
JC Penney is back in the headlines, and not in a good way – the beloved department store chain has announced more store closures this month, with final clearance sales already underway and a hard closing deadline of May 25. If you’ve still got some nostalgic love for wandering through those aisles or hunting for deals in-store, this is your last chance. The discounts are on now, and once the doors close, that’s it. The retail sector is a mess right now, and even the giants are falling.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
Rina Sawayama just levelled up again, she’s officially returning to the John Wick universe. The Hold the Girl singer and breakout actress will reprise her role as Shimazu Akira in Caine, the upcoming John Wick spin-off film led by Donnie Yen. The film picks up after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4 and promises to dive deeper into the storyline between Akira and Yen’s mysterious assassin, Caine. Donnie Yen, who is not only reprising his role but also directing the film, couldn’t be more excited.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
DJ Hydra is coming in hot with his debut EP Moyo Wa Upendo, and it’s the kind of project that stops you in your tracks. If you’ve been sleeping on DJ Hydra, now’s the time to wake up. He’s quickly becoming one of Afro House’s most exciting new voices, and Moyo Wa Upendo proves it beyond a doubt. The EP officially drops June 6th via OVAVA Music, but the buzz has already started, especially with his debut single Bamidele lined up for release just days earlier on May 30th.
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1 month ago | 
themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat
As Cinco de Mayo 2025 unfolds, numerous restaurants and retailers across the United States are offering special promotions to commemorate the occasion. Here is a compilation of notable deals available today:Chipotle Mexican GrillRoblox Promotion: Starting at 3:00 p.m. PT on May 5, Chipotle launches the “Ingredient Quest” game on Roblox. The first 50,000 players to collect all 53 virtual ingredient cards will receive a free entrée.
