Walmart sales up as consumers spend cautiously
Concern about the economy is helping Walmart as the retailer saw its sales growth jump 4.6% in the last quarter from the previous…
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European Central Bank president on SCOTUS decision and support for Jerome Powell
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the the Supreme…
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U.S. trade representative on SCOTUS decision
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump’s…
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Better Business Bureau: How to freeze your credit
Consumers in the United States have access to a powerful tool, the credit freeze, to lock down their credit reports and prevent identity thieves from…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’
In a 10-page decision, U.S. District Judge John Tharp Jr. said the sports bar chain can continue using the term, even though the product is…
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Somerton mother speaks out on proposed APS rate hike
Maura Valenzuela, a mother of two who has lived in Somerton for more than 20 years, says the increase would hit families like hers…
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APS requests to raise electricity rates for third time in less than five years
If approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), it would be the third increase in less than five years, following the 8% increases…
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January jobs report released after brief government shutdown
Employers added 130,000 jobs last month, double economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to avoid being a romance scam target
As if dating wasn’t difficult enough already! Cryptocurrency scams target people on popular dating sites and apps, such as Tinder. Don’t let your…
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Lyft rolls out new ride-sharing options for teens
The company says “Lyft Teen” will provide a safe and affordable way for parents to get their kids from point A to point…
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Eddie Bauer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Bellevue, Washington-based company, which operates roughly 180 stores across the U.S. and Canada, said its retail locations will continue serving…
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Monday marks National Pizza Day
Monday, February 9, 2026 is National Pizza Day, and a host of good deals from popular pizza chains will be offered to…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Biggest tax scams to avoid this year
Tax scams are often as predictable as taxes themselves; they reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin, but the central theme is…
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Wednesday marks 22 years since Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook
On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched “Facebook” from his dorm room at Harvard…
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January jobs report delayed due government shutdown
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report will not be released until the government is funded. The January employment report was scheduled…
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IBM vice chairman on inflation, tariff impact and Kevin Warsh
IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about inflation and tariff impacts as well as Kevin Warsh,…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scam study
People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of fraud reports for this type…
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Americans expected to spend $29 billion for Valentine’s Day
According to the NRF’s annual survey, shoppers are budgeting nearly $200 for gifts. This includes gifts for romantic partners, family members,…
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Federal tax refunds may be bigger than usual
The Treasury Department estimates they’ll average a thousand dollars more per household. That’s because many filers didn’t adjust their withholdings…
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TikTok establishes new U.S. entity
The transaction’s close wraps-up a long process that began with President Donald Trump in his first term. At the time, he vowed to ban the app over…
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