For decades, Spam has been a staple in Hawaiian cooking, a phenomenon dating back to its introduction during World War II. Now, Spam and parent company Hormel Foods are stepping up to aid victims of…
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Target’s second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise. The Minneapolis retailer expects high interest rates, which makes credit cards more expensive to…
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As pet insurance becomes more popular, owners complain about rising prices and denied claims
When Jeff Foose welcomed Lucy, a Boston terrier, into his family in 2014, protecting her health was a big concern. His veterinarian recommended pet health insurance from a company called Trupanion, and Foose bought in.…
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For an economy heavily dependent on tourism, Maui has come to rely on platforms like Airbnb to generate revenue. But as the island looks to recover from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, the…
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Disney accused of withholding hundreds of millions of dollars from ‘Avatar’ sequel financier
Hollywood financer TSG Entertainment is suing Disney for breach of contract. The suit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Disney and its studio 20th Century Fox committed a number of transgressions, including withholding profits and cutting…
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Kraft Heinz’s North American president will become CEO of the food giant next year, the company announced Monday. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take the reins Jan. 1 from Miguel Patricio, who has led Kraft Heinz since…
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Banking issues and scams are on the rise, leaving customers facing an uphill battle for help
About a week ago, an unknown number of Wells Fargo customers were suddenly unable to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Even as it sought to address the issue, which customers first began noticing on…
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Customers of a bank linked to Walmart are reporting they are still blocked from accessing their funds, leaving them in desperate financial straits. Green Dot banking group customers say they have gone days, and in…
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People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. In 2022, reported consumer losses…
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The Consumer Price Index hit 3.2% in July, compared with 3% in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. Once again, food prices were among the largest contributors to last month’s increase. Food at…