It’s not just gasoline. U.S.-Iran war could drive prices higher for many products derived from petroleum.
April 22, 2026
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It’s not just gasoline. U.S.-Iran war could drive prices higher for many products derived from petroleum.

It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings aren’t immune when…

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Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
April 22, 2026
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Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges

A new lawsuit alleges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, misled users about the company’s efforts to prevent scams on its platforms. The Consumer Federation…

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John Ternus prepares to take over Apple after Tim Cook resignation
April 22, 2026
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John Ternus prepares to take over Apple after Tim Cook resignation

John Ternus prepares to take over Apple after Tim Cook resignation – CBS News Watch CBS News Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO…

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Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here’s what experts predict.
April 21, 2026
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Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here’s what experts predict.

Drivers around the U.S. have seen some modest relief at the pump lately as gasoline prices retreat toward $4 a gallon. But motorists shouldn’t bank on fuel costs…

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This frequently used Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
April 21, 2026
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This frequently used Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000

Americans are fascinated with getting the most out of Social Security, but many retirees are making a strategic mistake that can cost them tens of thousands of dollars…

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Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here’s what to expect.
April 21, 2026
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Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here’s what to expect.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to face questions regarding his views on inflation, interest rates and…

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
April 21, 2026
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor

Tim Cook will step down as Apple’s CEO later this year and be replaced by John Ternus, a senior vice president of hardware engineering, the technology company announced…

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Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
April 20, 2026
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Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches

Some businesses experienced problems accessing the U.S. government’s new tariff refund portal after the system launched on Monday.  Rick Woldenberg, CEO of educational toy maker Learning Resources, told…

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Food stamp work rules don’t increase employment, researchers say
April 20, 2026
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Food stamp work rules don’t increase employment, researchers say

DELBARTON, W.Va. — A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly four hours by the time the House of Hope mobile food pantry line began to…

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Growing number of Americans delay retirement: "Rising costs are on my mind"
April 20, 2026
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Growing number of Americans delay retirement: "Rising costs are on my mind"

Nearly one-fifth of all adults 65 and older are working or looking for work, which is the highest amount in decades. Many say it isn’t a choice, but…

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