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April 15, 2026

Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential'

Financial officers from 12 states rally behind a Trump administration rule targeting healthcare middlemen to lower costs and root out fraud and waste.

April 15, 2026

Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud

Criminals can buy stolen identities for the price of a fast-food meal and use AI to file fake benefit claims, a former inspector general told Congress.

April 15, 2026

Your favorite fast-food app is playing mind games and charging you for the privilege

Your $8 fast-food order may balloon to $22 thanks to fee stacking, including delivery fees, service fees and the sneaky new small order fee penalty.

April 14, 2026

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Spanish budget airline Volotea reportedly charges flight passengers an extra fuel fee after tickets are purchased, provoking anger amid broader pricing fears.

April 13, 2026

The simple tax habit that could save you thousands over your lifetime

Filing your taxes early can mean faster refunds, fewer errors and better fraud protection, according to Jackson Hewitt's chief tax officer Mark Steber.

April 10, 2026

Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B

The Navy is canceling the troubled USS Boise submarine overhaul after costs neared $3 billion, redirecting resources to newer Virginia-class submarines.

April 10, 2026

DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms

A new DoorDash report reveals families are spending more strategically as prices stabilize, with affordability varying significantly across U.S. cities.

April 8, 2026

Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch

Rising gas prices are becoming a central political battleground as Democrats tie fuel costs to Trump's Iran conflict ahead of midterm elections.

April 7, 2026

Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house'

Royal Caribbean's new "Ultimate Family Treehouse" suite on Hero of the Seas costs over $200,000 a week — sparking spirited debate among cruise fans online.

April 6, 2026

Newsom's California rail project now expected to cost $126B, official admits, with still no tracks laid

California's high-speed rail costs have ballooned to an estimated $126 billion, with critics calling the LA-to-San Francisco project a "train to nowhere."