If you use Venmo, PayPal or other payment apps this tax rule change may affect you
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business If you’re among the millions of people who use payment apps like PayPal, Venmo, Square, and other third-party…
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Average US price of gas jumps by 5 cents over past 2 weeks
A recent survey reports the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped by 5 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.49 per gallon.…
Continue Reading American Airlines increases flight attendant holiday pay after operational meltdown
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business American Airlines is giving flight attendants who work during the holidays a one-time holiday pay premium, the…
Continue Reading Elon Musk asks Twitter if he should sell some of his Tesla stock
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Elon Musk says he’ll let Twitter users decide if he should sell 10% of the 170.5 million shares he holds in…
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Kobe Bryant’s 2004 Nike shoes to be auctioned at over $38,000
A pair of the late Kobe Bryant’s sneakers are expected to sell at over $38,000 at an upcoming…
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$10 million reward for information on pipeline hackers
The U.S. State Department announced a $10 million reward Thursday for information on the hackers who forced a major U.S. fuel operator to shut down…
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Scam expert John Hessinger says tread lightly when surfing the web
Social media is more than just videos of kittens playing the piano, it’s a global marketplace.…
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California attorney general puts focus on affordable housing
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general is putting a new emphasis on trying to alleviate the…
Continue Reading Starbucks reveals this year’s holiday cups
The holiday season is approaching, and that means it’s time to get…
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Biden administration announces new methane regulations
The Biden administration announces that they are launching a plan to reduce methane…
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U.S. car crashes reach a 15-year high in 2021
The first six months of 2021 logged the largest increase of highway crashes and fatalities in at least 15…
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Scientists in Finland are making coffee in a…
Continue Reading Apple sounds a $6 billion holiday season warning
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business What will dominate this holiday shopping season: Huge demand, as shoppers use pent-up savings to splurge, or supply…
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Los Angeles County to pay two other families from crash that killed Kobe Bryant
As Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit moves forward against LA County, a settlement has been offered to families of other victims in the helicopter…
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How much the typical home cost in your state in 1950
Orchard analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to find the 1950 median home values for every state plus Washington…
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30 foods that are poisonous to dogs
Stacker showcases 30 foods that can potentially be poisonous to dogs. The list includes things like nutmeg, garlic, cherries, peaches, onions, and…
Continue Reading High oil prices are unlikely to last, Chevron CFO tells CNN
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Oil prices are unlikely to stay elevated for long, Chevron’s chief financial officer told CNN. “This feels…
Continue Reading Amazon slaps a $9.95 fee on Whole Foods deliveries. And Walmart pounces
By Moira Ritter, CNN Business Whole Foods shoppers may have received a shock this week if they noticed a new $9.95 delivery fee on orders placed…
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US companies announce plans for gene-edited strawberries
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market has…
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US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week, another sign that the job market and economy continue to…
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