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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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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Yuma Palms to host food sampler and giveaway
A Taste of Yuma Palms Regional Center is being held on Tuesday, January 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Participating businesses at Yuma Palms will offer free…
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Gold prices top $5,000 over Trump concerns
Analysts say the spike in price comes amid worries President Donald Trump is upending relations between the United States and its allies in Europe…
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Grandma’s Quilt Shop officially open in Yuma
There’s a new quilt shop in Yuma! Grandma’s Quilt Shop was previously known as Grandma Jo’s. The shop has been in Yuma for over 20…
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Small businesses help promote products together in Imperial Valley
A group of imperial valley entrepreneurs are working together to promote their products and increase their…
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Better Business Bureau: How to spot a trustworthy contractor before you hire
Hiring a reliable contractor can be daunting, but it’s one of the most important steps for your…
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Allegiant to acquire Sun County in $1.5 billion deal
Both companies operate as low-cost carriers in the United States. If approved, the combined airline would serve about 175 cities…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Advance fee loan scams
No matter how much you need a loan, don’t overlook this big red flag. Companies that allegedly “guarantee” loans without seeing your credit history…
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Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late Tuesday, according to court documents entered in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston, throwing the…
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Walmart and Google announce partnership for AI-assisted shopping
Walmart and Google announced a new partnership earlier this week that will soon allow shoppers to use Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, to find and buy…
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Meta shares new nuclear-power plans
The parent company of Facebook says it has agreements with developers Terra Power’ and Oklo to back new reactor projects. It hopes to see the new…
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Job finding expectations hits all-time low
According to a new jobs report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Americans are feeling more pessimistic about finding work. It says the…
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Volvo recalls more than 400,000 vehicles for rearview camera issues
The recall affects multiple models from 2021 to 2025 model years. Those include the XC60, XC90 and Cross Country models among…
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Gabby’s Family Child Care LLC open for business
The childcare center offers toddler and preschool programs with certified and experienced staff, along with DES programs for ages one to…
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Mostly Muffins renamed to Desert Buzz Cafe
Mostly Muffins has been rebranded as Desert Buzz Cafe, and was temporarily closed earlier this month as they are revamping the cafe. The cafe will…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to avoid BBB imposters
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is not immune to being victims of scams. Some dishonest characters are pretending to be the BBB to steal…
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Local shops share how they faired after the New Year holiday
With the new year officially kicked off, some local shops celebrated by kicking off new sales, and clearance…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Should you buy the extended warranty?
When purchasing electronics, home appliances, and other devices, many retailers now offer an extended warranty, sometimes called a protection plan or…
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Dec. 31 marks final time Warren Buffett serves as Bershire Hathaway’s CEO
After nearly six decades on the job, this is Warren Buffett’s last day as CEO of the Omaha, Nebraska holding…
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