How much wealth do you need to thrive? Here’s the breakdown, according to new research.
July 22, 2026
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How much wealth do you need to thrive? Here’s the breakdown, according to new research.

Three in four Americans don’t have enough wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones, according to a recent report from The Aspen Institute, a nonprofit think…

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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
July 21, 2026
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds

Thirty percent of Americans say they’ve shoplifted this year, up from 24% in 2024, with many citing financial strain tied to inflation, according to new research from financial…

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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over “maliciously and deceptively false” GLP-1 ads
July 21, 2026
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over “maliciously and deceptively false” GLP-1 ads

Novo Nordisk sued competitor Eli Lilly on Tuesday, alleging the drugmaker engaged in false advertising by claiming its GLP-1 drugs are superior to Novo’s. The lawsuit accuses Eli…

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What to know about Taylor Farms, the produce giant tied to the cyclospora outbreak
July 21, 2026
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What to know about Taylor Farms, the produce giant tied to the cyclospora outbreak

Produce giant Taylor Farms is under renewed scrutiny after it voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce linked to the nation’s unusually large cyclosporiasis outbreak. Food safety experts say that while…

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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk, alcohol and other goods
July 21, 2026
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk, alcohol and other goods

President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.  The new…

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Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows
July 20, 2026
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Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows

Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking…

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The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
July 20, 2026
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The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers

Even as many workers are fearful that artificial intelligence could endanger their jobs, there’s a potentially bigger employment crisis on the horizon: a severe labor shortage that is…

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Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling error
July 20, 2026
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Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles over labeling error

Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 vehicles because they were manufactured with an error on their certification labels, according to federal regulators.  The National Highway Traffic…

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U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump’s face on it
July 20, 2026
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U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump’s face on it

The U.S. Mint will start producing a new $1 gold coin bearing President Trump’s face, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday on X, the latest example of how…

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The Common Cents Act is closer to becoming law. What would it mean for businesses and consumers?
July 19, 2026
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The Common Cents Act is closer to becoming law. What would it mean for businesses and consumers?

The Common Cents Act, a response to the phase-out of the penny that lets businesses round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, was passed by the House of…

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