Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles nationwide over vision loss
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Walmart has received three reports of injuries after the lid forcefully ejected, and two…
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President Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
President Donald Trump announced Saturday the U.S. will charge a 30% tariff on goods coming from the European Union (EU) and Mexico starting August…
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APSÂ customers break usage record
APS customers break another record with peak energy use. The new usage record was broken on Wednesday with Yuma hitting 116 degrees and Phoenix at…
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How President Trump’s budget law will impact Americans
According to the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model, those making less than $18,000 a year, who don’t pay much federal taxes but do rely on…
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Amazon expands Prime Day to four days for the first time
This year, Prime Day will run for four full days, from Tuesday through Friday, July 11, doubling the usual 48-hour savings window and giving shoppers…
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President Trump extends reciprocal tariff deadline to next month
President Donald Trump is set to impose steep blanket tariffs on additional countries, all U.S. trading partners, starting August 1, which delays the…
Continue Reading Research firm predicts Americans will spend $24 billion during Amazon Prime Day
Adobe Analytics Market Research Firm predicts Americans will spend nearly $24 billion this week on online sales during Amazon’s extended Prime…
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Single people turn to professional photographers for dating profile pictures
Online dating profiles are changing the landscape for professional photographers, and consumers are finding a picture that speaks a thousand words is…
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Tesla car delivers itself to its owner in Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on X the Model Y drove from Gigafactory Texas to its new owner’s home 30 minutes…
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APS prepares for potential record-breaking energy demand
APS says they are prepared with power supplies, upgraded electrical equipment and emergency response plans for…
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Toys tied to Trump Administration’s tariffs trigger troubling totals
Prices for many dolls, stuffed animals, blocks, and games rose 2.2% between April and May. Analysts say it’s an unprecedented increase and it’s…
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Monster, CareerBuilder file for bankruptcy
Executives are taking the necessary steps to ensure a seamless transition, including selling their job boards and government software services to…
Continue Reading Optimism in the U.S. economy slightly fades amid tensions with Iran
The Conference Board says its latest consumer confidence index fell more than five points, to a reading of 93. The research group says values below…
Continue Reading APS seeks nearly 14% electricity rate hike, Yuma residents push back
If approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission, the increase would add about $20 to the average monthly bill for residential customers using 1,000…
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Tariff fallout more damaging than expected
President Donald Trump’s trade war is causing a slowdown in growth, and global economists are not just warning the U.S., but other countries all…
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JetBlue announces cuts to more flights
On Tuesday, the airline announced a round of cost-cutting measures, including fewer routes to several U.S. states and major metropolitan airports…
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Trump Organization launches new wireless service offer
The Trump Organization is entering the world of wireless service. On Monday, officials announced the start of “Trump…
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Consumer Reports offers new recommendations for best sunscreens
For anyone who is looking to safely enjoy the summer fun in the sun, Consumer Reports is out with new recommendations for the best sunscreens to…
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Eli Lilly announces price cut for Zepbound
Eli Lilly is reducing the price of the highest doses of its popular drug Zepbound for folks who aren’t using…
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Father’s Day spending to reach record highs
Dear old dad is likely to make out like a bandit this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Spending on Father’s Day is expected to…
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