Costco enforces strict limit on gold bar purchases as value increases
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
'Sesame Street' gets new streaming home, but will also stay on PBS
“Sesame Street," the long-standing children’s television series, will join another streaming platform soon. Here are the details.
“Sesame Street," the long-standing children’s television series, will join another streaming platform soon. Here are the details.
Graduation freebies, deals for class of 2025
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Fortnite down: App is unavailable for Apple iOS users
The move by Apple is part of a longstanding feud with the company who makes the popular game Fortnite.
The move by Apple is part of a longstanding feud with the company who makes the popular game Fortnite.
Ice cream recall issued due to potential plastic contamination
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
YouTube to start showing ads after ‘peak’ moments in videos
YouTube introduces “Peak Points,” an AI-driven ad format that inserts ads after emotionally charged moments in videos, aiming to boost viewer engagement and ad recall.
YouTube introduces “Peak Points,” an AI-driven ad format that inserts ads after emotionally charged moments in videos, aiming to boost viewer engagement and ad recall.
Walmart warns of price hikes due to tariffs
"Always low prices" has long been a selling point for Walmart stores across the country. However, recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration have the company admitting their prices might have to change, at least for a little while. Customers have already seen price hikes for toys, strollers, and electronics as tariffs on China are raising the cost of a variety of Walmart's products. Democrats in Washington are criticizing the White House's trade war while warning it's a bad sign for the economy. Republicans are on the other side urging consumers to be patient as they wait for President Trump's plan to play out. According to the CEO of Walmart, they started to see prices go up in April and could potentially see impacts through the rest of the year.
"Always low prices" has long been a selling point for Walmart stores across the country. However, recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration have the company admitting their prices might have to change, at least for a little while. Customers have already seen price hikes for toys, strollers, and electronics as tariffs on China are raising the cost of a variety of Walmart's products. Democrats in Washington are criticizing the White House's trade war while warning it's a bad sign for the economy. Republicans are on the other side urging consumers to be patient as they wait for President Trump's plan to play out. According to the CEO of Walmart, they started to see prices go up in April and could potentially see impacts through the rest of the year.
Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving cars after minor crashes
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.
Walmart raising prices due to tariff costs: What we know
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Kroger accused of overcharging customers on sale items, report finds
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery store chains, is accused of widespread price tag errors that lead to overcharges at the register, a new report finds.
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery store chains, is accused of widespread price tag errors that lead to overcharges at the register, a new report finds.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion: What to know
The major retailer says it plans to keep the Foot Locker brand, which includes Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
The major retailer says it plans to keep the Foot Locker brand, which includes Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
Live Nation $30 Ticket to Summer deal: Participating acts, what to know
Live Nation announced its "$30 Ticket to Summer" deal for 2025, allowing fans to see a range of acts nationwide for less.
Live Nation announced its "$30 Ticket to Summer" deal for 2025, allowing fans to see a range of acts nationwide for less.
Ford recalls Navigator and Expedition SUVs over brake issue
The recall covers more than 200,000 Expeditions and over 50,000 Navigators between the model years 2022 and 2024.
The recall covers more than 200,000 Expeditions and over 50,000 Navigators between the model years 2022 and 2024.
Here’s where Gen Zers are buying homes – and it’s not in LA or NYC
Gen Zers are flocking to and buying homes in more affordable U.S. cities. Here's where.
Gen Zers are flocking to and buying homes in more affordable U.S. cities. Here's where.
Apple considering iPhone price hikes this fall: report
Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.
Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.



















