Gas prices expected to drop in 2025, according to projections
GasBuddy expects the national average for regular gas to fall to 3.22 a gallon. That’s about 10 cents less than in…
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Iowa fireworks store prepares for New Year’s Eve demand
A fireworks store in Des Moines, Iowa, is displaying firework products ahead of New Year’s…
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U.S. credit card debt to hit record levels
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), between November 1 and December 31, spending is on track to reach a record between $979.5 billion…
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Reaction to the Mega Millions ticket sold at a California gas station
A California resident won the Mega Millions jackpot of $1.22 billion, and the gas station’s owner and California Lottery officials are sharing their…
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Big Lots to keep hundreds of stores open
Big Lots recently announced it was preparing to close its remaining 900+Â stores after a previous deal fell through. But on Friday, the discount…
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Consumers rush for last-minute Christmas shopping in Yuma
It’s the final holiday rush for last-minute Christmas shopping in the Desert…
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USPS ready for the holiday mail rush
They say they’re prepared to deliver half a million parcels before Christmas day. But even with the holiday rush, they’re working around the clock to…
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The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it’s capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn’t…
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Panera Bread makes grand opening in Yuma
Panera Bread made their grand opening Monday morning in…
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California’s Insurance Department announce changes to ease homeowner’s insurance crisis
The state will now allow home insurance companies to use future-looking computer catastrophe models to set…
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Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history crumbled Wednesday, with Albertsons pulling out of the $24.6 billion…
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Coffee drinkers to see prices go up soon, according to experts
The price of high-quality Arabica coffee beans, found in most restaurants and shops, spiked this month, jumping to $3.50 a pound. That’s up 70% this…
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Taco Bell tests new beverage-centered location
The restaurant will instead focus on the chain’s beverages. One recently opened in San Diego. It’s called Live Más Café, and features a menu that…
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Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons blocked by judges
A proposed merger between supermarkets Kroger Albertsons was blocked Tuesday by federal and state…
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Yuma has the second highest mortgage delinquency rate among small U.S. metros
According to a recent study by Construction Coverage, Yuma has the second highest mortgage delinquency rate among small U.S. metros with a rate of 5%…
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Yuma County Office of Management and Budget look ahead to the rest of the fiscal year
The office says that historically at the beginning of the fiscal year, they see lower revenue in property and sale sales taxes but there are still…
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Federal judges rules to uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
The ruling says, “We recognize that this decision has significant implications for TikTok and its users,” and if the platform does not divest, the…
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Local customers and store owners participate in Cyber Monday
Local stores and customers are continuing their holiday shopping sprees, but this time…
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Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year’s biggest day for online shopping
Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping…
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Costco’s Kirkland brand issues recall on organic eggs
The announcement shared that the eggs could potentially be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal…
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