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The Biggest and Boldest Scams of the Past Decade
From pro athletes and hurricane survivors to the world’s biggest retailer and, well, just about anyone with a phone number or a Facebook account, it seems everyone is now a target for swindlers and con artists. Technological advancements, which have…
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Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen
The maker of Banana Boat skin care products has issued a voluntary recall for three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after trace levels of benzene were found in them. Benzene is classified as…
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A Look Back at the 1970s Energy Crisis
While Americans struggle to pay for necessities like food and gas, oil companies are raking it in. Exxon Mobil reportedly made a $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter, and Chevron came in at $11.62 billion. It’s a complete turnaround from…
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Chipotle Is Raising Prices — Again: What to Expect With the Newest Price Hike
It’s bad news for Chipotle lovers. The Mexican fast-casual food chain said Tuesday that it plans to raise menu prices again, marking the third time it has increased prices in two years. The amount for the price hike is unknown,…
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Walmart-Exclusive Bike Helmet Recalled Due to Head Injury Risk
Walmart customers who purchased a Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmet have been warned to stop using it immediately. The Walmart-exclusive helmet is being recalled because it doesn’t comply with safety standards from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The helmet,…
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Ice Cream Trucks Selling Musk and Zuckerberg Pops Let Customers ‘Eat the Rich’
Ice cream trucks in New York and Los Angeles have been selling “Eat the Rich” ice pops named after five of the world’s top tech magnates: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg. At $10, the…
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Subway Is Giving Away a Million Free Subs — Here’s How to Get Yours
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, unless you stop at Subway Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon local time. Subway franchises will be giving away up to 1…
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AMC Brings Back $5 Movies for Summer
With blockbuster movies such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” hitting the big screen, AMC Theatres is bringing back a pre-pandemic perk: $5 movies on Tuesdays all…
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Some McDonald’s Are Doing Away With $1 Drinks
If the $1 any-size soft drinks at McDonald’s have brought you a sliver of solace during a time when just about everything is getting more expensive, brace yourself. Some franchisees…
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Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand
Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…
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The Big Short: How Popular Consumer Products Are Shrinking
As if inflation isn’t enough to deal with, companies have decided to add insult to injury by shrinking products without lowering prices. It’s called “shrinkflation,” and it’s getting out of…
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Costco Sued Over Rotisserie Chickens
You know those coveted $4.99 rotisserie chickens that shoppers flock to at Costco? Two shareholders are suing the retailer for mistreating the chickens before they were seasoned and spinning. The…
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The States With the Highest — and Lowest — Gas Taxes
With gas prices at staggering new highs, it’s tempting to scrutinize every single reason for our pain at the pump. One of them, of course, is an age-old villain: taxes. Some…
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25 Times Companies Messed With Their Iconic Logos
For the nation’s largest companies, it’s hard to overstate the importance of branding. Still, the time inevitably rolls around when higher-ups decide it’s time for a new look that better…
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These Cars Are Selling for Way More Than Sticker Price
Memorial Day typically means big business for car dealers, but this year is shaping up to be quite different. Experts are forecasting “bleak” sales during the holiday weekend as dealers pull…
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The Stock Market’s Most Dramatic Drops
The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether…
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These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily…
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The Craziest Marketing Stunts of All Time
Companies have a grand tradition of marketing stunts — that is, doing something off the wall to create buzz, often for a new product or service. Marketing stunts aren’t without…
