Buying now and paying later is still a popular way to splurge on airfare to Cabo. It’s an increasingly common way to buy groceries and lawn furniture, too. Consumers ages…
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Three years ago, the U.S. economy went through an unprecedented upheaval as millions of workers left low-paying jobs for more promising ones. At the same time, many white-collar workers cemented…
Aviation incidents seem to be proliferating, but experts say there’s no reason for alarm
A flying tire. A runway roll-off. Multiple emergency landings. It may seem like mishaps involving planes have been growing in frequency. But experts say there is no cause for major…
Shredded cheese recall over listeria concerns in 15 states affects food-maker Sargento
Sargento is recalling shredded and grated cheese products sold to food service groups in 15 states over concerns the cheeses could be contaminated with listeria. No Sargento-branded products sold in…
OpenAI on Friday announced its new board and the wrap-up of an internal investigation into the events leading up to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s ouster. Altman will also rejoin OpenAI’s…
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Temple University reviewing reports of potential match-fixing of men’s basketball game
Temple University said it was looking into reports of match fixing of a Division 1 men’s basketball game. In a statement Friday, a university representative said it was reviewing the…
Applebee’s and IHOP are launching co-branded locations with both chains under one roof
Two of America’s iconic chain eateries are set to combine forces — literally. The parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s has announced it has begun opening dual-branded locations, combining back-of-the house…
‘The Great Stay’: Layoffs, unemployment remain low as job market shows other signs of weakness
Three years ago, the U.S. economy went through an unprecedented upheaval as millions of workers left low-paying jobs for more promising ones. At the same time, many white-collar workers cemented…
‘So darn easy’: IRS’ free Direct File pilot program already a hit with early users
Texan Dixie Warden is quick to say she’s “not a numbers girl.” But as the first user of the government’s new free electronic tax return filing system, Warden reports she completed…