These are the hardest places to save money in America, study finds
(KTLA) -- It’s no secret that California is one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., but a new report shows there are other spots that can be hard on your wallet. In a recent analysis, Forbes
Did you know Walt Disney once opened an amusement park in Colorado?
DENVER (KDVR) — After Disneyland opened in California, Walt Disney was looking for another U.S. destination to host entertainment. He then set his sights on Colorado. The Denver Public Library took a deep dive into what some locals may remember as
1996 ad perfectly predicted today’s high cost-of-living. What it means for the next 30 years — and how to plan
(NEXSTAR) – "They say in thirty years a burger & fries could cost $16, a vacation $12,500, and a basic car $65,000." Those predictions were made in 1996, nearly 30 years ago, by the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
Grocery delivery company Thrive Market settles lawsuit for $1.5M
(KRON) -- An online grocery delivery company will pay $1.55 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit filed over allegations of false advertising and automatically renewing customer subscriptions. Thrive Market, an e-commerce membership-based grocery delivery service offering natural and organic food
Rue21 to close all stores nationwide after filing for bankruptcy
(WJET/WFXP) — Rue21, a teen apparel company headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. According to the filing, the company is planning to close all stores while conducting large-scale "going out of business" sales. All 543 stores
Food at shuttered Dom’s, Foxtrot at risk of going to waste
CHICAGO — Officials from the Greater Chicago Food Depository are hoping to save some of the products from two recently closed grocers. Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen and Market locations closed a little more than a week ago but products remain on
Kevin O’Leary: AI bossware can ID protesters and bar them from jobs
(NewsNation) — In an interview on NewsNation's "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" Thursday, "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary said he's using AI-powered bossware with the ability to weed out potential employees who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests. "It's happening right now
‘Gun show loophole’ about to close as Biden restricts gun purchase conditions
CENTRE HALL, Pa. (WTAJ) – Since 1994, federal law has required people buying a gun to undergo a background check. But many buyers have circumvented this step by purchasing from an unlicensed dealer on the internet, at flea markets and
Will weed prices drop if marijuana is reclassified?
(NewsNation) — The federal government may soon reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a major shift in policy that could benefit cannabis businesses and consumers alike. The new proposal won't legalize recreational weed nationwide, but it would reclassify
Walgreens’ peelable mango candy goes viral thanks to TikTok
(WGN-TV) — A candy sold at Walgreens has unexpectedly become a viral hit thanks to TikTok. The pharmacy store chain has been forced to impose a one-bag limit per customer on Walgreens' Nice! brand Gummy Mango peelable candy. It went viral after
Boeing whistleblower Joshua Dean dead at 45
(WJET/WFXP) — Joshua Dean, formerly an auditor at Spirit Aerosystems and whistleblower who alleged Spirit had failed to address defects along the Boeing 737 production line, has died Tuesday after a two-week fight with an infection. He was 45 years
You can book an Airbnb stay at the ‘Up’ house — and it floats
(AP) — Airbnb is bringing the iconic house from Disney Pixar’s 2009 animated film “Up” to life to celebrate the movie’s 15th anniversary in May, and fans can spend the night there soon. CEO Brian Chesky said Airbnb paid to
Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games
(KTLA) - Dave and Buster’s customers can soon make a friendly $5 wager on arcade games like skeeball and basketball. The arcade company recently partnered with Lucra Sports, a gamification software company. The new betting feature will be available to users
Sam’s Club using AI to check receipts at 120+ stores: How it works
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sam's Club is now using artificial intelligence and a new camera system to scan customers' receipts at the door, instead of having employees check them. The company, which is owned by Walmart, announced on Monday that
O’Leary warns student protesters’ actions could hurt job prospects
(NewsNation) — As student protests escalated at Columbia University, with a building overtaken and flags replaced, businessman Kevin O'Leary cautioned that such actions could negatively impact employment chances down the road. O'Leary, an investor on ABC's "Shark Tank," said in a