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Some thoughts for those of you planning spring or summer getaways (which, we hope, is all of you): Expecting the unexpected is part of traveling, but some surprises are more welcome than others. Even fun trips feature occasional headaches, from flight delays to confusing local customs.

With Mother's Day behind us, we're another week closer to summertime. Our fancy brunch dishes are washed and put away, and now we're laser-focused on freshening up our patio space. Memorial Day Weekend is on the horizon, so we're fully in backyard prep to make sure our space is ready for those warm summer nights. We've got our sights set on some garden improvements and a new outdoor griddle for cookouts. As we were searching for the best deals on those, we also stumbled upon a comfy patio furniture set that's down to just $220. Читать дальше...

After yesterday's discouraging data that showed a higher-than-expected spike in wholesale prices for April, an indicator of sticky inflation, all eyes are on today's consumer prices data — which could set the direction for the Federal Reserve to hold its ground on rate cuts this year. 

All eyes are on today's consumer prices data — which, along with yesterday's higher-than-expected spike in April wholesale prices, could set the direction for the Federal Reserve to hold its ground on rate cuts through the end of the year.

Toronto — Wildfire season has arrived in full force in Western Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several towns in British Columbia and neighboring Alberta due to the danger of uncontrolled blazes. According to the BC administration's latest wildfire situation report, seven evacuation orders and five alerts had been issued in the province since Friday, driving about 4,700 residents from their homes.

Mortgage rates are holding steady as of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after yesterday's discouraging data that showed a higher-than-expected spike in wholesale prices for April, an indicator of sticky inflation. All eyes are on today's consumer price index data — which could set the direction for the Federal Reserve to hold its ground on rate cuts this year.

Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut in front of a sold out crowd in Connecticut on Tuesday night. (David Butler II/USA Today)

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump's private Boeing 757 clipped another corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that a privately owned 757 contacted a parked and unoccupied corporate jet at the south Florida airport. The FAA statement did not identify the plane as belonging to Trump. Читать дальше...

The government offers several incentives for retirement accounts like 401(k)s. For instance, they’re a tax-deferred investment, meaning you won’t pay taxes on them until you withdraw. 401(k) deposits also don’t count as taxable income during the year that you make them, so you can use them to lower your tax liability. Just as they incentivize retirement investment, the government penalizes people who withdraw early. But in some scenarios, it may make sense to dip into your 401(k) early. One of these scenarios is to pay your mortgage. Читать дальше...

Eight teenagers got "acutely ill" and were transported to the hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, authorities said.

WASHINGTON - While speculation over Donald Trump's vice presidential pick is at fever pitch, the former president indicated Tuesday that he won't name his running mate until the GOP convention in mid-July.

Miss Teen USA 2023, UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA 2023, Noelia Voigt attend Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Presents: Billboards Over Broadway - NYFW Celebrity Event at Nebula Nightclub in New York City, NY on February 10, 2024. Credit - Craig Barritt—Getty Images/Supermodels Unlimited

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Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL will be moved behind closed doors after the Nevada Supreme Court handed the league a significant legal victory Tuesday.

Rob Gronkowski is a good sport. 

The famed tight end took a beating like a champ last weekend at Tom Brady’s Netflix roast. Brutal comedians like Nikki Glaser bashed the baller about being big, dimwitted and slow (“Me know that not real money”) and just laughed it off.

Last Thursday, the 35 year old put in some time as a fast food employee for the opening of a new healthy eats joint.

The former Buc was seen working the drive-thru for the launch of Greenlane’s second location in the Tampa area. Читать дальше...