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The season’s biggest sales event is live: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with thousands of best-selling products discounted for a short time. Here’s what The Buy team is shopping:
Cary-based Epic Games announced it will lay off 1,000 employees, citing waning interest in video game Fornite. The game developer didn’t specify how many North Carolinians would lose their jobs. (The News & Observer)
Gallery
Pollen is here. Look through local photos of the great pollening — you might want to take a Zyrtec first.(WRAL)
Sports
Duke will face No. 5 St. John’s for a spot in the Elite Eight on Friday, and its reminding some locals of the last time they met — in the Sweet 16, 35 years ago. And last time, the Blue Devils went on to win the championship. (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
Sports retailer Rally House will open its third Triangle location in Cary, joining stores in Chapel Hill and Durham. The new store will be in the former Home Centric space in Crossroads, and we’re hoping for plenty of Wolfpack gear when it opens — we’ll let you know when. (The News & Observer)
Open
Um, wow: The Triangle’s brand-new, 92,000-square-foot Life Time is here. The state-of-the-art facility has just about everything — boutique fitness studios for Pilates, pickleball, personal training, and even a resort-style pool area. Take a peek inside.*
Eat
Amedeo’s on Western Boulevard is facing possible redevelopment, but if the NC State icon moves, it’ll be in good company. Local icons like Fiction Kitchen, Sunflowers Cafe, and more have all moved to new spaces — read the whole list. (The News & Observer)
Concert
Ready to rock out to “Tik Tok”? Pop star Kesha is coming back to the 919 with a concert at Coastal Credit Union Music Park on June 10, and tickets are on sale now.
Seasonal
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Act fast. These lightning deals are live today only in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, featuring some of the lowest prices we’ve seen this year so far:
⚡ Get $40 off Stanley’s insulated cooler bag, rated 4.7 stars and perfect as a daily lunchbox or a cooler for hiking, beach, and camping trips.
⚡ Snag these dressy flat sandals for spring while they’re 20% off until early afternoon — we like metallic gold or summery clear.
⚡ Get 40% off a Tile two-pack today and locate your lost keys, bag, or wallet in minutes.
⚡ Hydrate this spring with the top-rated 40 oz. Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler, priced 54% off at $17.58 today.
⚡ Save 20% off a cute short-sleeve spring dress with a flattering waistline and soft, lightweight fabric.
Last weekend, my friend and I treated ourselves to dinner at Hummingbird, and we loved every bite. My favorite item was the charbroiled oysters and the lobster roll — the best I’ve had since visiting Maine. I’ve heard I have to try Hummingbird brunch next.
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