Dirty soda grows at Swig, Taco Bell, PepsiCo
Utah-based drink chain Swig coined “dirty soda” back in 2010. Fifteen years later, the trend is fueling innovation everywhere from PepsiCo to McDonald’s, infusing the sluggish beverage category with new life. “Dirty soda” drinks use pop as a base, followed by flavored syrups, cream or other ingredients. While Swig claims credit — and the trademark […]
I’m 70 and have Alzheimer’s. My son’s girlfriend put $750 worth of lottery tickets on a credit card I gave him. What can I do?
“I contacted the credit-card company, but was advised they could not reimburse me for the theft.”
How Ames Watson is planning to reubild tween retailer Claire’s
People walk by a Claire’s store on December 11, 2024 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Claire’s is headed for a major makeover. The tween retailer, known for its ear piercing stations, jewelry and purple carpeting, declared bankruptcy in early August, the second time in seven years, citing nearly $500 million in […]
Global wealthy are lining up for Trump’s $1 million Gold Card
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed two executive orders, establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images A version of this article […]
The new bill tweaking Social Security’s retirement-age language may be fixing the wrong problem
The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change the wording on different benchmark ages to claim benefits.
CDC webpages on sexual, gender identity, health equity removed
A sign for the CDC sits outside of their facility at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 30, 2025. Megan Varner | Reuters More than a dozen pages on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website related to sexual and gender identity, health equity, and other […]
People keep pushing bitcoin on me, but it crashes regularly. What am I missing?
How is owning crypto better portfolio management when U.S. stocks have come through every crisis?
Spirit Airlines halts 40 routes, hires ex-Amazon network planning exec
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines told staff Friday that it’s suspending about 40 routes, finalizing a 25% cut to its November schedule as it scrambles to slash costs in bankruptcy and […]
Sinclair-owned ABC stations return show to air
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year. Michael Le Brecht | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images Sinclair is returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to […]
Videogame maker Electronic Arts’ stock jumps on news of take-private deal
A transaction reportedly in the works could value Electronic Arts at $50 billion.
