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A photo of YouTuber Ryan Walker

Life 22m ago

Aman's $6,000-a-night resort blocked a YouTuber at the gate — experts say hotels face an impossible influencer dilemma

In a tug of war over control, the hospitality sector and social media pros are squaring off — all too publicly.

A child poses as he plays a video game on a tablet on Roblox.

News 45m ago

Walmart says it did nothing wrong after 11-year-old raids family's emergency fund for $2,000 in Roblox gaming gift cards

The child's parents didn’t notice the money was missing until it was too late.

Hand holding a back of blue pills

News 1h ago

Telehealth startup sells $345 nuclear fallout kits requiring a prescription — historian calls it 'doomsday grifting'

The 'Oh Sh*t Kit' says it can help people exposed to radiation. Experts are a bit more skeptical.

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Retirement 1h ago

Financial advisors say $900K can be enough to retire — but only if you stop obsessing over the $1 million milestone

While $1 million used to seem rich, Americans now think they'll need much more to retire. But is $1 million really not enough to retire on, or is that a myth?

A photo of a woman stressed at her laptop

News 1h ago

MIT researchers find AI chatbots give women more conservative financial advice, costing them $60,000 by age 60

Researchers found that following an AI chatbot’s advice would mean most individuals would see better financial results, but that men would earn more than women.

Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.

News 2h ago

Trump's White House construction hits $900 million — with $500 million allegedly diverted from taxpayer funds

New records reveal taxpayers may be covering more than half of ongoing White House construction costs — including the ballroom Trump promised to pay for privately.

Employees work in an office in China

News 2h ago

China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protections

While China’s courts are ruling in favor of employees displaced by AI, the U.S. has yet to see the widespread impacts of AI, though that may change in a few years.

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A couple sits down with a mortgage advisor to discuss a loan.

Mortgages 6h ago

Found a great mortgage rate? Beware — expert says a low rate ‘blinds’ buyers to a catch that could cost them thousands

Lenders can offer discounted rates, but buyers may want to think twice before taking advantage of this option.

Two column photo collage featuring a Cocker Spaniel with a chew toy, left, and a bottle of Jack Daniel's.

News 7h ago

Jack Daniel’s sued dog toy company for trademark infringement, but a judge threw out the case

Phoenix-based, family-run company VIP Products was like a dog with a bone, fighting a spirited battle.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaking at a press conference.

News 7h ago

Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused 1,800 data center projects after grid requests hit 5 times the state's all-time peak

The Texas governor says his top priority is to "protect Texans’ safety and quality of life."

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions a representative during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

News 8h ago

Elizabeth Warren calls Trump's move to let shell companies hide ownership 'a gift to cartels' amid bipartisan backlash

Even some Republicans think this makes it too easy for traffickers, smugglers and fraudsters to obscure their sources of funding.

Kevin Braun and Jason Ganos show off their collection of rare Nintendo games to ABC News.

Life 22h ago

Ultra-rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions

These cartridges are the first ever to earn a perfect 10 rating from Professional Sports Authenticator video games.

Photo of a Brooklyn brownstone with a bright light shining inside

News 22h ago

She scored a two-bedroom apartment in prime Brooklyn at 60% below market — but had to fork over $4,000 just to see it

Off-market units in New York are renting at a growing discount, but it's not cheap to get in the door.

The president holds up a printed-out Truth Social post on Air Force One.

News 23h ago

'Picasso of corruption': Trump gets sued for selling $100,000 fast passes to his social posts — he's sold over 10 so far

Truth Social is charging up to $100K/month for faster access to his market-moving posts. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation say he's afoul of the First and Fifth Amendments.

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owners, Justin (left) and UWM CEO Mat Ishbia, built their fortunes mortgage lending. Now it's taking billions to rescue their business.

News Aug 13

UWM lost $603 million on rate bets — now Oaktree is extracting 10% a year for a $2.05 billion lifeline

If UWM holds your mortgage loan, you may soon be paying someone else.

Phoebe Gates attend as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the launch of Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

News Aug 13

Bill Gates's daughter co-founded a shopping app — and it reportedly took credit for sales it didn't make

Extensions were allowed to ‘enable coupon auto-drop’ and tripped ‘passive triggers,’ allowing them to tweak browsers’ online shopping experiences.

Taco Bell meal in basket

News Aug 13

Taco Bell's Cyclospora outbreak has 1,450 people lawyered up — and payouts could reach $1 million per case

Some people are getting reparations for unfortunate dining experiences.

Part of a gigantic new $7-billion data centre built by OpenAI in Sydney, Australia.

Investing Aug 13

Michael Burry doubles down on Nvidia short after $500B chip deal he calls a 'Wall Street stunt' with 'shades of Enron'

The company is getting blowback for the circular nature of its hundreds of billions in financing deals as the data-center boom just keeps booming — for now.