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Life 9h ago

A Maine town fined a family nearly $1,000 over 2 tin roosters that help their daughter with autism feel safe

The Ogunquit family keeps the six-foot-tall roosters outside of their personal house to help their adopted daughter, Pyper, feel safe and secure.

A photo of convicted Tennessee Knox County Assistant Deputy Chief David Henderson and Apple products

News 9h ago

Tennessee deputy spent seized drug money on Apple gear for his family — now he owes $339K in pension clawbacks

A retired Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Assistant Chief Deputy was ordered to repay $339,015 to the Knox County Retirement System within 60 days.

U.S. travelers move through Washington Dulles International Airport.

News 10h ago

U.S. domestic flights surged 35% while overseas fares rose just 15% — as travel demand remains high

Popular domestic flights now come with steeper tickets than international routes. The trend comes as airlines push the “premiumization” of travel.

HAPPENING NOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin Attends ASEAN-Russia Summit

News 11h ago

Someone just bet $400K on Putin losing power by year's end — and could pocket $2.5 million if it hits

A massive Polymarket wager is raising eyebrows just months after a similar bet led to federal charges against a U.S. soldier.

A closeup of U.S. President Donald Trump, smiling.

Investing 11h ago

Trump drops love-bomb on Micron while holding the stock — up 209% this year. Experts say it ‘undermines’ the system

Federal employees are traditionally forbidden from endorsing companies — the U.S. Office of Government Ethics issued a reminder right before Trump first took office — but presidents enjoy immunity to many such rules.

Photo of Tom Saylor, who says he bought an extended auto warranty he didn’t need and is still fighting to get a refund, and his truck.

News 12h ago

A 74-year-old was pressured into a $3,000 extended truck warranty. He canceled in time — months later, still no refund

While some national warranty laws exist, the laws regulating extended warranties vary from state to state, and they impact consumer protections.

People watch the sun setting behind Jersey City from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building.

Life 12h ago

Don’t fall for fake TripAdvisor sites: Hotel staff share scam stories

Industry veterans see people falling for “steal of a deal” room rates online, when it’s actually a fraudster stealing victims’ cash.

Bernie Sanders speaks into a microphone angrily pointing his finger to the sky

News 12h ago

Bernie Sanders wants the government to own half of every U.S. AI company — here's what that could mean for your wallet

Sanders has already spoken with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is now considering giving the Trump administration a 5% stake in his company.

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People visit the Grateful Dead house at 710 Ashbury.

News 12h ago

‘I’m not good enough to live here’: They have six-figure jobs, but they’ve been priced out of S.F. by AI elite

As OpenAI and Anthropic's IPOs near, San Francisco's housing market is being bought up with AI equity — leaving even $185K earners wondering if they belong.

An inset photo of Braiden Shaw and a man sitting at his desk.

Investing 12h ago

‘Buy yourself a buffer’: Amplifi CEO Braiden Shaw’s 5-step plan for where your money should be invested

The financial influencer says your emergency fund should come before stocks and retirement investing.

Stressed young man filling out form

Managing Money 13h ago

1.25 million kids have their Social Security Numbers stolen — and 75% of the time, the thief is someone they know

If your identity is stolen as a kid, you could be left with real and serious problems to deal with once you reach adulthood.

Portrait young Muay Thai boxer woman practicing boxing with elbow and boxing pad in gym.

Investing 13h ago

8 of the top 10 wealth-creating stocks over 100 years are Big Tech. But these two outliers still created $2.6T

Most individual stocks lagged Treasury bills. But only a handful of companies created nearly all the market’s wealth and still pay off.

Perplexed older man speaking with younger man

Managing Money 13h ago

77% of companies are pushing AI on workers — employment lawyers say you have almost no right to refuse

Older workers may have their careers cut short by AI, as adapting to such a major change could be too big of an adjustment after decades in the workforce.

First Lady Melania Trump hosts the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards Ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on June 9.

News Jul 03

Melania Trump raked in $17 million from a documentary, a memoir and NFTs — now lawmakers are asking questions

The First Lady largely made money off her name in 2025, including through her self-titled film and New York Times bestselling book.

elon musk

Banking 10.3k views

Elon Musk's X Money promises 6% APY and $10M in FDIC coverage — Elizabeth Warren has questions

X Money makes big promises — but the fine print matters. And Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know how Musk can pay a rate no bank in America can match.

Karoline Leavitt speaks in front of a White House podium

News Jul 03

'Send them to Iran': Karoline Leavitt suggests forcing Gen Z into the military for complaining about the economy

The 28-year-old press secretary — herself a member of Gen Z — said young people frustrated with the cost of living should be shipped to Cuba or Iran to appreciate the USA.

Older woman sitting in a chair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral, interested face.

News Jul 03

A 65-year-old retiree could face $313,000 in health costs — and that's before long-term care

New research shows there’s one risk to your retirement security that’s consistently at the top of people’s minds: health-related costs.