Sewage spill closes multiple California beaches over the holiday weekend
Southern California beaches from Orange to Los Angeles counties were closed over the holiday weekend after as many as seven-million gallons of…
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Can the stock market’s momentum continue into 2022?
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The stock market just wrapped up one of its best years on record. Can it repeat its stellar…
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Classic BlackBerry phones will stop working January 4
Starting Tuesday, January 4, the company will stop running support for its classic devices running BlackBerry 10, 7.1 OS and earlier. This means all…
Continue Reading Holiday flight cancellations soar with Covid-19 disruptions and bad weather
CNN By Gregory Wallace and Matt McFarland, CNN Business Thousands of US flights were canceled over New Year’s weekend as a combination of…
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Champagne shortage could ruin New Year’s Eve celebrations
It’s time to toast to the future and ring in 2022, but it might be a hard time finding bubbly to celebrate…
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Weekly unemployment claims lowest in 52 years
New unemployment data shows the labor shortage isn’t likely to end any time soon, as the four week moving average of unemployment benefits is just…
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Minimum wage on the rise in Arizona once again
Arizona’s minimum wage is increasing beginning in 2022. It’s the second time we see an increase since the wage hit 12 dollars an hour back in…
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Study finds heavy metal in spices
A new report shows damaging chemicals in kitchen…
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New specialty license plates gives Arizona drivers over 80 options
The state Department of Transportation says the addition of 15 new specialty license plates means Arizona vehicle owners now have more than 80 plate…
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$120 billion in gifts are expected to be returned
If you’ve returned or are planning to return a holiday gift this year, you aren’t…
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New year, new resolution but check the fine print
While we count down the days until the new year many of you are making plans and our consumer gurus have some suggestions before kicking off your new…
Continue Reading BBB’s John Hessinger warns consumers to do some research before signing anything
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – For many, the new year simply means remember to put a ‘2″ instead of a “1” when writing down the date. But, there are…
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Holiday returns will cost retailers 59% more than last year
As Americans bring back unwanted holiday gifts, those returns will cost retailers upwards of 50% more than they did last year. Retailers are already…
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GasBuddy predicts prices to hit nearly $4 a gallon in 2022
You’ve probably noticed gas is getting cheaper, but GasBuddy doesn’t think that trend will continue into the New…
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The Home Depot expands military discount to spouses
The Home Depot has enhanced its military discount…
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Food manufacturers to raise prices in 2022
Several food manufacturers announced plans to raise prices for many items in…
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Second time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue, to be opened Tuesday
While Richmond’s statue of Robert E. Lee has been removed, the mystery of a long lost time capsule buried beneath it…
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Unruly passengers could lose TSA pre-check credentials
Air travelers who create issues while aboard planes can lose their TSA pre-check…
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Holiday weekend travel surge, combated with thousands of flights cancelled
The Transportation Security Administration reported that more than 1.5 million people were screened at airport checkpoints on…
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Home insurance premiums rising faster than inflation
Home insurance premiums for the new year appear to be rising faster than…
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