In the same Vogue feature where Serena Williams announced her possible retirement after the U.S. Open, the tennis star said she’ll continue to prioritize investment in women-owned businesses. Days la...
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Rivian Drops Cheapest Versions of Its Electric Truck and SUV Models
Electric-vehicle startup Rivian Automotive Inc. is discontinuing the cheapest versions of its pickup truck and SUV models, citing low customer demand. Eliminating the base version, dubbed the Explore ...
Taco Bell tests its own meat substitute ahead of Beyond Meat launch later this year
Taco Bell’s new Crispy Melt Taco, made with a plant-based meat substitute Source: Taco Bell Taco Bell is testing a plant-based meat substitute made from soy and pea protein at its restaurants in...
People aren’t cutting back on tips even as inflation surges
Chef Alessandro Pirozzi, from Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, talks to customers at an outside table at the Promenade on Forest in Laguna Beach, CA on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Paul Bersebach | MediaNews G...
Inflation Reduction Act promises tax credits for EVs — here’s how to claim them
Your new electric car may land you a $7,500 tax credit now that the Inflation Reduction Act — designed to fight climate change and inflation — has been signed into law by President Biden. But the new ...
Apple plans to unveil iPhone 14 at Sept. 7 event: report
Apple Inc. is expected to unveil its latest line of iPhones and smartwatches on Sept. 7, according to a new report. Bloomberg News reported Wednesday that the tech giant will update its flagship smart...
Mr. Big Short Michael Burry Makes a Shocking Decision
It’s a puzzling decision that will shock more than one investor. But Michael Burry is accustomed to blows of brilliance. The emblematic financier, known for having bet on the collapse of subpri...
Starbucks asks labor board to suspend mail-in ballot union elections, alleging misconduct in voting process
A sign is seen as Activists participate in an event dubbed the Un-Birthday Party and picket line for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on July 19, 2022 in New York City. Activists gathered near SchultzR...
George Soros Deals a Big Blow to Tesla Rival Rivian
It’s been a somewhat hectic August for Rivian (RIVN) . The startup, which is presented as one of Tesla’s (TSLA) most serious rivals in the race for electric vehicles, is currently accu...
Over 1.7 Million Fords And Lincolns Are At Risk Of Being Recalled
Automotive giant Ford (F) back in 2020 recalled over 488,000 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX cars over problems with its brake hoses, as over 50 drivers complained that their brake hose ruptured with no w...
How to feel rich and get more out of life
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Duke Energy Sees a Bright Future for Nuclear Power
I figured I’d put the uranium rods near the basketball hoop. Water from the nearby garden hose would serve as both the coolant and the moderator, slowing the neutrons enough to keep my chain reaction ...
Johnson & Johnson Stock: Here’s the Level to Buy, and It’s a Steal
Yesterday after the close, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced it would end talc-based baby-powder sales globally next year. Given that the health-care giant stopped selling it in the U.S. and Ca...
Struggling Electric-Truck Maker Nikola Makes a Major Change
Nikola (NKLA) , the electric- and hydrogen-truck producer, is making a change and not just any change. The company, which says it is “driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impa...
Indian travelers more confident than Japanese, Aussies
For the most part, residents of Asia-Pacific can travel again. But some are more confident about packing their bags than others. Travel confidence is “diverse and nuanced” in the region, a...
Tesla Rival Rivian is Being Held Back by a Big Problem
The quarters follow each other and look alike for Rivian (RIVN) : Does the young electric vehicle manufacturer have a future? This crucial question is often asked of any new vehicle manufacturer whe...
Is Japan open to travelers? It’s where Singaporeans want to travel
Some 49% of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation abroad, according to the market research firm YouGov. Interest may be even higher among young citizens. Some 68% of Sing...
Consumers are cutting back on restaurant spending, but CEOs say not all chains are affected
Howard Schultz David Ryder | Reuters Some restaurants are reporting weaker sales or declining traffic in the second quarter, signaling that diners are cutting back on eating out to save money. But CEO...
Why Our Summer Corn Is Ever Sweeter
Few summer treats feel quite as timeless as a whole, sweet corn on the cob. It seems to belong to an older, simpler way of eating, in which no cutlery is required (unless you insist on using those tin...
McDonald’s has an Answer for Wendy’s, Burger King
As inflation rises, even the fast-food industry has to consider a value-added value option. The big fast-food chains are feeling the pinch of inflation at all angles. The cost of supplies, food and la...
Higher housing costs force more pet owners to surrender their dogs
Lisa Spillman can’t imagine life without her dog, an 8-year-old chihuahua mix named Rosebud. But she says her household expenses were getting tough to handle. “Everything – rent, groceries...
Burger King parent says more customers are redeeming coupons and loyalty rewards
A Burger King Whopper hamburger is displayed on April 05, 2022 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images More customers at Burger King and its sister brands are redeeming coupons and ...
‘I’m stuck in a penny-pincher mindset’: My spouse and I bought a home, but he only wants to buy high-end items. How can we agree?
Dear Quentin, My spouse and I spent years saving for a new house, and living well below our means. It may sound weird, but now that we have a new home, we feel overwhelmed by the prospect of spending ...
Why an Arkansas town could provide a grim road map for America if car repos blow up
As recession worries loom over America, a debt crisis already bearing down on wage workers in northwest Arkansas could foreshadow bigger problem for a nation on high alert for a flood of car repossess...
‘I’m in a very lucky position’: I will receive a $300,000 inheritance. Should I pay off my mortgage or invest the money?
I currently owe $300,000 on my house with a 2.5%, 30-year mortgage. I am maxing out my retirement accounts — IRA and 401(k) — and looking to retire in less than 10 years. I will receive an inheritance...