Lawmakers want to crack down on “junk fees,” but restaurants are trying to stay out of the fight. Surcharges or fees covering everything from credit card processing to gratuities to…
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The two-day or less shipping Americans have come to expect faces a climate change threat
by adminCustomers have come to expect when they order something online, it arrives in two days or less. But with increasing adverse weather events like Houston’s heatwaves, Florida’s hurricanes and other extreme storms, it’s…
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A ‘man-made disaster’ could make it trickier to buy or sell a home in some areas this fall, real estate expert says
by adminConsumers in the market for a home have been patiently waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — a move it seems poised to make in September. But without action from Congress,…
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Apple announced it will hold a press event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Monday, Sept. 9, where the company is expected to announce new iPhones and Apple Watch models.…
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Increased sausage demand may be a red flag for the economy, Dallas Fed survey says
by adminAn uptick in sausage demand can offer the latest sign of consumers tightening their belts as they continue grappling with high prices. There’s been “modest growth” in the dinner sausage…
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At least 551 people were likely sickened by cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said — with 155 hospitalized. But in an update posted…
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Microsoft plans September cybersecurity event to discuss changes after CrowdStrike outage
by adminMicrosoft said Friday it will hold a conference in September for cybersecurity firms to discuss ways the industry can evolve following a faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused millions of Windows computers to…
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Why Ford believes its $1.9 billion shift in EV strategy is the right choice for the company
by adminDETROIT — Ford Motor’s profit engine for decades has been large trucks and SUVs in the U.S. So it might surprise investors that the automaker believes its new path to profitability…
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DOJ sues software firm RealPage for allegedly helping landlords collude to keep rents high
by adminThe Department of Justice and eight states on Friday accused software company RealPage of unlawfully scheming to undermine competition among landlords and create a monopoly that harms millions of renters. RealPage “allows…
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How investors can prepare for lower interest rates: It’s ‘like getting a haircut,’ advisor says
by adminFederal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave the clearest indication yet that the central bank is likely to start cutting interest rates, which are currently at their highest level in two decades. If a…