Better Business Bureau: Government imposter scams and how to avoid them
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), government impostor scams consistently rank among the most reported types of fraud…
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Target offers exclusive Starbucks drink as sales fall
The Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate is available exclusively at Starbucks Cafés inside Target stores. Prices for the the frappuccino-based drink…
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GameStop to host ‘Trade Anything Day’
GameStop is hosting a “Trade Anything Day,” where people can literally bring in just about anything to trade for a voucher. The “Trade Anything Day”…
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Dating app uses AI to help people find love
There’s new technology helping in the age-old quest for love, and it’s using artificial intelligence (AI) to make a real…
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Ford Motor Company partners with Amazon to sell used cars
Ford Motor Company is partnering with Amazon to let the automakers franchised dealers sell certified preowned vehicles through the online retail…
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Analysts share tips on saving time and money for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just ten days away, but this year, the cost could be a little more expensive. However, analysts have provided tips for customers to…
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McDonald’s brings back Holiday Pie for a limited time
The treat has a buttery crust that’s glazed with sugar and features rainbow sprinkles. The pie is also filled with a creamy…
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Trump administration lowering tariffs on Switzerland
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration plans to lower the United States’ tariffs on goods from Switzerland, the Swiss…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to check if a charity is real before giving
Rising costs, reduced funding from traditional fundraising events, and increased demand for services mean many organizations are relying on donors to…
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $965 million
The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing the $1 billion mark after no one won the big prize in Tuesday night’s…
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Town hall about rising utility costs happening in Yuma
A town hall is taking place Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Yuma Main Library, and is to help residents learn about Arizona Public…
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Trump Administration tariffs to hit pasta brands from Italy
The U.S. Commerce Department says it’s weighing a 92% anti-dumping import tax on pasta made in Italy by 13…
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Netflix House to open in Pennsylvania
Malls are making a comeback and the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania is leading the charge with the first-ever Netflix…
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Target requires employees to smile at customers to help boost sales
Bloomberg News reports it’s part of a new guidance program from Target. The incoming CEO is aiming to make stores more hospitable and turn around a…
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Wendy’s to close hundreds of U.S. stores to halt falling profit
Ken Cook, Wendy’s interim CEO, said Friday the company believes closing locations that are underperforming, whether it’s from a financial or customer…
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Yuma County looks to update food codes
Yuma County is moving towards adopting updated food codes that could impact local restaurants as well as mobile food…
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Visa and Mastercard strike deal to lower merchant fees
The Wall Street Journal says the agreement would end a two-decade-old dispute with merchants, which would result in lowering fees that stores pay…
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Farmers’ Almanac announces end of operations after more than 200 years
After more than 200 years in existence, the Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac has announced it is ending operations. To be clear, the Vermont-based Old…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Top five travel scams
For those who plan on traveling, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) shares five different travel scams as well as tips to avoid…
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Yuma Food Bank sees increase of people following SNAP benefit cuts
The Food Bank director says they’ve seen a 50% increase in people since Monday, with the waiting line reaching the far side of the…
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