US jobless claims tick up from near a pandemic low
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week for a second straight…
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Tech billionaire: Facebook is what’s wrong with America
By Matt Egan, CNN Business From the climate crisis to Covid, Marc Benioff sees a common thread for what ails America today: deception that is allowed…
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Warning: Criminals will use anything to appear legitimate
The Better Business Bureau has made it, its mission to get the word out about scammers. And, it seems it has caught the attention of the scammers…
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Trump vs Trump; Donald Trump sues niece and New York Times reporters
In a battle against his tax information being published, former President Donald Trump is suing his niece, Mary Trump, and several New York Times…
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US default would wipe out nearly 6 million jobs, Moody’s says
A US default would be a “catastrophic blow” to America’s economic recovery from Covid-19, setting off a downturn that would rival the Great…
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Bitcoin for beginners: Here’s what to know before you invest in crypto
Let’s be honest, the advice to “invest in what you know” is hard to heed when you’re trying to build a diverse…
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This lipstick has been around for decades. Now stores can’t keep it in stock
Clinique Black Honey lip color launched when Richard Nixon was president, but all these decades later it has gone viral on TikTok. Now, beauty stores…
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McDonald’s is giving its Happy Meal toys a makeover
McDonald’s pledged Tuesday to significantly reduce the use of plastics in its Happy Meal toys worldwide, two years after the fast food giant faced…
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Chipotle is adding a new meat to its menu
The chain said the limited-time offering, which is one of its most requested menu items, will go on sale Thursday. However, members of the chain’s…
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Coffee prices likely to stay inflated
According to a report from Fitch Solutions, a limited supply of cocoa beans from major producers Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia may inflate coffee…
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Evian unveils 100% rPET bottles created by Loop Industries’ innovative recycling technology
This Recycle Week, Evian has launched a new recycled plastic (rPET, or recycled polyethylene terephthalate) prototype bottle using revolutionary…
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Gas prices in the UK could trigger food shortages within weeks
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business UK supermarkets could face shortages of meat and other fresh food within weeks after soaring gas prices prompted a major…
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U.S. retail sales go up despite rising Covid cases
U.S. retail sales increased last month as consumers continued to buy clothing, furniture and groceries despite the rising cases of…
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SpaceX crew posts first photos from Orbit
The civilian crew of the SpaceX mission have posted their first incredible photos from…
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SAS Food Enterprises Inc. recalls chicken and beef empanadas
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Thousands of pounds of empanadas are being recalled because they were produced without federal inspection. The U.S. department of…
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Third child tax credit sent out this week
Millions of families will be receiving more money in their bank accounts, courtesy of the IRS with the distribution of its third child tax credit…
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It’s National Guacamole Day!
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Holy Guacamole! Thursday is National Guacamole Day! Celebrate the dip, spread or salad, which is made from avocados, by making…
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Shoppers are still spending despite the Delta variant
US retail sales increased last month as consumers continued to dish out on clothing, furniture and groceries despite rising cases of the Covid-19…
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BBB scam expert wants to warn those with good intentions
As wildfires devour California’s majestic forests and hurricanes pummle communities, onlookers watch in horror. Being so far away, many turn to…
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Scary movie payout
One finance company is offering to pay people to watch scary…
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