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‘A giant money grab’: Arizona State Fair faces backlash after video with prices goes viral, including a $23 turkey leg

High fuel prices are hitting everyone. Your state fair’s ticket cost might pass that price on to your family.

Mortgages • 3h ago

Thousands of mortgage holders face $1K higher payments after taking this risky bet — others will save $124 a month

Some homebuyers who financed with adjustable-rate mortgages are in for a rude awakening as monthly payments soar over $1,000. Does that mean ARMs are always a bad financial move?

Eric Esposito

Mortgages • 3h ago

Thousands of mortgage holders face $1K higher payments after taking this risky bet — others will save $124 a month

Some homebuyers who financed with adjustable-rate mortgages are in for a rude awakening as monthly payments soar over $1,000. Does that mean ARMs are always a bad financial move?

Eric Esposito

A driver collects a McDonald's Happy Meal order at a drive-through restaurant.

News • 3h ago

McDonald's is bringing back a Halloween collectible. Are they dipping too into nostalgia or is their new model working?

The return of Boo Buckets highlights how fast-food promotions can become coveted collectibles -- just like the popcorn tins.

Vawn Himmelsbach

News • 3h ago

McDonald's is bringing back a Halloween collectible. Are they dipping too into nostalgia or is their new model working?

The return of Boo Buckets highlights how fast-food promotions can become coveted collectibles -- just like the popcorn tins.

Vawn Himmelsbach

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News • 4h ago

An 82-year-old California retiree in a wheelchair got hit with a $53,500 bill from a mall spa — $24,045 of it in 1 visit

Hundreds of consumers allege high-pressure sales tactics and unexpected charges at mall skincare stores.

By Laura Grande

News • 4h ago

An 82-year-old California retiree in a wheelchair got hit with a $53,500 bill from a mall spa — $24,045 of it in 1 visit

Hundreds of consumers allege high-pressure sales tactics and unexpected charges at mall skincare stores.

By Laura Grande

A worker makes hot dogs in a Kayem foods factory.

Investing • 4h ago

1.6 million pounds of hot dogs recalled amid USDA staffing cuts — and investors are feeling the impact

A wave of food recalls is rattling consumers and investors. Here's how stock prices respond.

By Maurie Backman

Investing • 4h ago

1.6 million pounds of hot dogs recalled amid USDA staffing cuts — and investors are feeling the impact

A wave of food recalls is rattling consumers and investors. Here's how stock prices respond.

By Maurie Backman

A couple had bad checks coming out of their joint account for over a decade before they caught on.

News • 5h ago

Pennsylvania house cleaner pleads guilty to forging 636 checks and stealing $1.9 million from clients over 12 years

Emily Roberts forged 636 checks from her clients' PNC Bank account from 2014 to 2026. She faces up to 30 years in prison.

By Laura Boast

News • 5h ago

Pennsylvania house cleaner pleads guilty to forging 636 checks and stealing $1.9 million from clients over 12 years

Emily Roberts forged 636 checks from her clients' PNC Bank account from 2014 to 2026. She faces up to 30 years in prison.

By Laura Boast

News • 16h ago

Jamie Dimon says AI will shrink the work week to 3.5 days and push incomes to $300K per person in 30 years

The JPMorganChase boss joins Elon Musk, Sam Altman and others in betting on the AI benefits to humanity. But these rosy predictions come with caution — as the tsunami continues to grow.

By Mike Crisolago

News • 16h ago

Jamie Dimon says AI will shrink the work week to 3.5 days and push incomes to $300K per person in 30 years

The JPMorganChase boss joins Elon Musk, Sam Altman and others in betting on the AI benefits to humanity. But these rosy predictions come with caution — as the tsunami continues to grow.

By Mike Crisolago

A split-panel photo of Bricks & Minifigs Lego shop and a police raid

News • 16h ago

Utah police raided an Airbnb with guns drawn over stolen Legos, found nothing — and taxpayers will pay for it

An $80,000 Lego collection was allegedly stolen. When a YouTuber went to track down the thief, he and his helpers were raided by the police instead.

By Peace Longe

News • 16h ago

Utah police raided an Airbnb with guns drawn over stolen Legos, found nothing — and taxpayers will pay for it

An $80,000 Lego collection was allegedly stolen. When a YouTuber went to track down the thief, he and his helpers were raided by the police instead.

By Peace Longe

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US President Donald Trump presents the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk on Oct. 8.

News • 17h ago

Elon Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every child in America — a $10.5 billion giveaway with major unknowns

If implemented, Musk's plan would hand 72 million kids a SpaceX share each, possibly through Trump accounts.

By Joseph Zeballos-Roig

News • 17h ago

Elon Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every child in America — a $10.5 billion giveaway with major unknowns

If implemented, Musk's plan would hand 72 million kids a SpaceX share each, possibly through Trump accounts.

By Joseph Zeballos-Roig

A photo of contraceptives featuring Donald Trump

News • 19h ago

$86 million from teen pregnancy prevention program allegedly redirected to Guidehouse, a firm with ties to HHS staff

Millions of dollars that were supposed to go to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) have allegedly been redirected to a company that has seemingly nothing to do with the cause.

By Rinna Diamantakos

News • 19h ago

$86 million from teen pregnancy prevention program allegedly redirected to Guidehouse, a firm with ties to HHS staff

Millions of dollars that were supposed to go to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) have allegedly been redirected to a company that has seemingly nothing to do with the cause.

By Rinna Diamantakos

A photo of Andreas Chodura and construction

News • 21h ago

Verizon fiber crews sliced a Florida man's sewer line, stuck him with a $7,500 bill — then a reporter called

Verizon's fiber crew cut through Andreas Chodura's sewer line. Both Verizon and the City of Clearwater denied responsibility. It took a TV reporter to get him resolution.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

News • 21h ago

Verizon fiber crews sliced a Florida man's sewer line, stuck him with a $7,500 bill — then a reporter called

Verizon's fiber crew cut through Andreas Chodura's sewer line. Both Verizon and the City of Clearwater denied responsibility. It took a TV reporter to get him resolution.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

News • 22h ago

New York orders pie shop to ditch its 25-year-old sign — and the owner may pay up to $400 for a permit just to remove it

For a quarter of a century, a hand-built grape-shaped sign has pointed drivers to Monica’s Pies. Now, New York state says it’s illegal, but the shop needs a potentially pricey permit to take it down.

By AnnaMarie Houlis

News • 22h ago

New York orders pie shop to ditch its 25-year-old sign — and the owner may pay up to $400 for a permit just to remove it

By AnnaMarie Houlis

Managing Money • 22h ago

Americans are addicted to auto debt. Skipping just 1 new car could leave you $600K richer by retirement

“Why would you invest in something that goes down in value?”

By Laura Grande

Managing Money • 22h ago

Americans are addicted to auto debt. Skipping just 1 new car could leave you $600K richer by retirement

“Why would you invest in something that goes down in value?”

By Laura Grande

Person using computer receiving scam alert.

News • 22h ago

AI startup bots have wasted 17 years of scammers' time — now the company is bringing its tech to the US

AI agents are posing as fraud victims and may be beating the scammers at their own game.

By Brian O’Connell

News • 22h ago

AI startup bots have wasted 17 years of scammers' time — now the company is bringing its tech to the US

AI agents are posing as fraud victims and may be beating the scammers at their own game.

By Brian O’Connell

Joyce Howell and her husband received a surprise $9,200 water bill.

News • 23h ago

Utility charges LA couple in their 80s $9,200 after a broken water meter went unchecked for 3 years

State laws around ‘back billing’ could leave you on the hook for years of charges

By Rebecca Payne

News • 23h ago

Utility charges LA couple in their 80s $9,200 after a broken water meter went unchecked for 3 years

State laws around ‘back billing’ could leave you on the hook for years of charges

By Rebecca Payne

The first flight of Tesla's flying Roadster 'Rocket', next to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

News • 23h ago

Ron DeSantis says Tesla’s flying Roadster will be legal in Florida — and could ‘leapfrog golf carts in the Villages’

Tesla’s flying Roadster could pose a new challenge for insurers, with failed landings, costly repairs and liability questions adding to the regulatory hurdles ahead.

By Sam Bourgi

News • 23h ago

Ron DeSantis says Tesla’s flying Roadster will be legal in Florida — and could ‘leapfrog golf carts in the Villages’

Tesla’s flying Roadster could pose a new challenge for insurers, with failed landings, costly repairs and liability questions adding to the regulatory hurdles ahead.

By Sam Bourgi

Angie Holdaway, 71, participates in an exercise class for cancer survivors at the Ed and Ruth Lehman YMCA.

Insurance • Oct 19

Experts say your health insurance should cover gym memberships to prevent cancer from coming back. Why don't they?

Fitness programs are increasingly viewed as good cancer fighters, but insurers limit the coverage.

By Brian O’Connell

Insurance • Oct 19

Experts say your health insurance should cover gym memberships to prevent cancer from coming back. Why don't they?

Fitness programs are increasingly viewed as good cancer fighters, but insurers limit the coverage.

By Brian O’Connell

Kara Swisher, left, and Mark Cuban (right) speak into microphones

News • Oct 19

Kara Swisher says Mark Cuban is one of the 'good guy' billionaires, even though he 'started off as a massive d--------'

18% of Americans believe it’s immoral to be a billionaire. To understand why, just look at the billionaires people actually like.

By Avril Ayers

News • Oct 19

Kara Swisher says Mark Cuban is one of the 'good guy' billionaires, even though he 'started off as a massive d--------'

18% of Americans believe it’s immoral to be a billionaire. To understand why, just look at the billionaires people actually like.

By Avril Ayers

News • Oct 19

Rep. Ritchie Torres unveils Power to The Players Act to stop publishers from killing games consumers paid for

House rep. Ritchie Torres plans to introduce new legislation, the Power to The Players Act, intended to close the gap between buying a game and actually owning it.

By Danni Santana

News • Oct 19

Rep. Ritchie Torres unveils Power to The Players Act to stop publishers from killing games consumers paid for

House rep. Ritchie Torres plans to introduce new legislation, the Power to The Players Act, intended to close the gap between buying a game and actually owning it.

By Danni Santana

Two flyers posted around New York City by Avi Lichtenstein.

News • 17.3k views

A 16-year-old spent $500 on flyers plastered across NYC asking strangers to let him shadow their jobs

The high school junior came up with the idea after struggling to figure out what he wanted to be. He even got a part-time job out of it.

By AnnaMarie Houlis

News • 17.3k views

A 16-year-old spent $500 on flyers plastered across NYC asking strangers to let him shadow their jobs

The high school junior came up with the idea after struggling to figure out what he wanted to be. He even got a part-time job out of it.

By AnnaMarie Houlis

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