If you love the taste of soda but try to avoid it because of the negative health effects, you may be in luck. Coca-Cola has announced a "healthy version" of Coke and Sprite as it dips its toes into the functional beverage industry. A beverage with benefits
Target takes aim at the employee dress code by implementing new rules, and so far it's caused a lot of waves. Many employees are speaking out, saying the new uniform not only looks silly, but also gets in the way of them doing their jobs. Is the dress
Amazon has barely wrapped up its October Prime Big Deal Days sale, and some employees are already facing an unwelcome post-shopping surprise in the form of layoffs. The e-commerce giant is cutting fewer than 1,000 corporate employees, mainly in its Stores division, which oversees its main shopping
Imagine being told you no longer owe your student loans, only to discover that your credit report still says you do. That’s the problem at the center of a new class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, which allegedly kept reporting certain discharged student loans as
Osteoarthritis has a frustrating formula. Pain gets worse, cartilage breaks down and eventually the joint can become so damaged that surgery is the only real option. Most treatments can make the pain more manageable, but they don't actually stop the damage. Now, researchers at Yale may have found
Less than a year after the U.S. penny was placed on the chopping block, the humble U.S. nickel might be the next piece of pocket change to get an early retirement. Congress is already moving to phase out the penny, but lawmakers now want the Treasury Department to
It doesn't seem like that many years ago that Toys “R” Us was shutting down locations across the country, but times have changed. The store is in full expansion mode and has announced 30 new locations nationwide. Expanding their footprint Toys “R” Us is on a mission to
If you like taking a pre-workout supplement to help give you an extra boost, you're going to want to check what you have on hand. Popular pre-workout supplement Rapture has been recalled by the FDA with a warning that it could cause a heart attack. Contains
US farmers, who seem to be dealing with more than their fair share lately, are taking another huge hit following revelations from lawmakers. California Republicans are sounding the alarm on what they are calling cartel avocados that are threatening the very livelihood of US farms by flooding the market. Calling
Here's a food collab that not only sounds great but sounds like something that was meant to happen. Kraft Mac & Cheese is pairing up with ramen noodles to give you Cheesy Ramen Noodles, available in a handful of flavors. A bold move into a new category This
A new California healthcare tax could add hundreds of dollars to some families’ annual insurance bills. Now, doctors and health insurance companies are suing the state, arguing the tax itself breaks a law approved by voters. The California Medical Association (CMA) and California Association of Health Plans (CAHP) filed a
McDonald’s brought back its Monopoly game this month. On October 6, the restaurant is giving customers another excuse to inspect their food packaging like they’re hunting for buried treasure. The familiar peel-off game pieces are back, but this time, the digital side of the game now lives
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If you suffer from arthritis pain, you know better than anyone how debilitating it can be, negatively affecting your daily routine and lifestyle. It looks like there could be a breakthrough, as scientists find a "pain switch" that they can essentially turn off. Blocking the pain at the
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Going without food for seven days does a lot more than make your stomach angry. A 2024 study published in Nature Metabolism found that prolonged fasting triggers a coordinated biological response across the body, affecting proteins linked to multiple organs and biological systems. Surprisingly, many of the biggest changes did
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With so many businesses leaning into AI, Chick-fil-A's decision to buck the trend really stands out. The popular chain restaurant has refused to replace its drive-thru workers with AI, despite other restaurants in the industry doing so. Many restaurant chains are embracing AI Fast food
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Wendy’s customers are about to have fewer places to grab a Baconator. Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the biggest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S., has confirmed that it is closing restaurants as it works through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company operates 314 Wendy’
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It has taken 24 years, but U.S. service members serving in hazardous combat zones are receiving a long-awaited pay increase. Effective October 1, 2026, Hostile Fire Pay has increased from $225 to $450 per month, while Imminent Danger Pay has risen to $275 per month. Change took effect
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Equifax is paying a steep price for failing to conduct "reasonable investigations" into various inquiries and disputes. The class action lawsuit has now wrapped up, and Equifax has agreed to a massive $30M settlement payout. Four lawsuits resolved This class action settlement wraps up not just one, but
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If you have a Gatorade bottle chilling in your fridge right now, you might want to check the label before taking a gulp. More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across 37 states have been recalled because some bottles contain Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6 that
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More than 20 million Medicare enrollees could soon see an extra $90 hit their bank accounts as the Trump administration announces a one-time payment intended to help cover Medicare Part B premiums. President Donald Trump announced the payment Friday, saying the money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund,
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Seniors could be in for positive financial news in 2027. Forecasts suggest that the Social Security adjustment could mean an even bigger increase than what they got in 2026. Cost-of-living adjustment could spell good news It all comes down to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which Social
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It looks like you may have fewer discount retail stores to shop in very soon. T.J. Maxx has already closed several locations this year and says more will be coming as part of its new ongoing real estate strategy. Retailer not shutting down With locations closing in 2026 and
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The United States Senate unanimously passed the Claiming Age Clarity Act (H.R. 5284) on September 29. The bipartisan bill would change some of the terminology the Social Security Administration uses to describe when people claim retirement benefits. The bill seeks to replace confusing Social Security retirement terms with clearer
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A can labeled “Zero Sugar” has no business with the sugar in the regular version. But mix-ups happen, and that is precisely what occurred at Keurig Dr Pepper. The FDA has classified a recall involving about 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical Zero Sugar after some cans were found