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Trump Says Walmart Will Lower Prices on Ground Beef, Other Items

and on July 6, 2026

Corn is dropping from 68 cents to 25 cents and cherries by half — here’s the full list of price cuts hitting Walmart shelves this summer.

Xbox Hit Hard as Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs

and on July 6, 2026

The tech giant is also spinning off four game studios as part of a year-long restructuring that will eliminate roughly 3,200 Xbox roles.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on July 8

and on July 6, 2026

Your birth date determines the exact Wednesday your check arrives — plus a controversial $100,000 benefit cap idea now on the table.

Nearly 2 Million Wire Grill Brushes Recalled. See Affected Products

and on July 2, 2026

Conair says loose bristles can end up in your food, and it’s offering refunds plus a 20% bonus credit for eight recalled models.

Burlington Opening 12 Stores Across These 6 States in July

and on July 1, 2026

The off-price chain’s July expansion is just a preview of a plan to open more than 100 new stores by year’s end.

Senate Democrats Push $25 Minimum Wage Plan

and on June 25, 2026

The ‘Living Wage for All Act’ would raise the federal floor from $7.25 to $25 by 2031 for large employers — and end the separate, lower tipped wage.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on June 24

and on June 22, 2026

If your birthday falls between the 21st and last day of the month, your June Social Security check arrives Wednesday — plus the full SSI payment schedule through 2026.

Kroger to Pay $1.25M to Settle False Calorie Advertising Lawsuit

and on June 9, 2026

Kroger’s Carbmaster buns listed just 50 calories but actually contained 100, and the company kept the false counts for months after shoppers complained.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on June 10

and on June 8, 2026

If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, a Social Security check is heading your way Wednesday — and here’s the full 2026 SSI payment schedule.

Burlington Opening 14 New US Locations in June. Here’s Where

and on June 5, 2026

Burlington is adding 14 stores across 10 states this month as the off-price retailer races toward its goal of more than 100 new locations by year’s end.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on May 27

and on May 25, 2026

If your birthday falls between the 21st and the last day of the month, your May Social Security check arrives Wednesday — plus the full SSI payment schedule through 2027.

Trump Calls Gas Price Surge ‘Peanuts,’ Urges Patience at Pump

and on May 20, 2026

Gas now averages $4.55 a gallon — up from $2.98 in February — yet Trump says the financial pain is ‘peanuts’ compared to his concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments on May 20

and on May 18, 2026

If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of the month, your May Social Security check is due Wednesday — plus the full SSI payment schedule through the end of 2026.

Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

and on May 17, 2026

Two brands of enoki mushrooms sold in multiple states — IQ Enoki Mushrooms and HH Fresh Trading — tested positive for listeria, a bacterium that poses serious risks to older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments This Week on May 13

and on May 11, 2026

Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th get their May Social Security payment on Wednesday, May 13 — here’s the complete 2026 SSI schedule, too.

Burlington Opening 26 New US Locations in May. Here’s Where

and on May 4, 2026

Burlington is expanding fast — 26 new stores across 20 states this month alone, with 100+ more planned before year’s end and a new 2-million-square-foot distribution center breaking ground.

UPS and FedEx Vow to Return Tariff Refunds to Customers

and on May 1, 2026

UPS collected roughly $5 billion in tariffs from customers and has pledged to start issuing refunds, with the federal government’s first payout round expected on or about May 11.

European Wax Center Agrees to $5M Class Settlement. Do You Qualify?

and on May 1, 2026

If you booked an appointment at WaxCenter.com between June 2023 and April 2026, you could be entitled to cash from a $5 million data privacy settlement.

Sam’s Club Hikes Membership Prices, Here’s What Changes

and on April 30, 2026

Starting May 1, Club memberships jump from $50 to $60 and Plus from $110 to $120 — but Plus members get a $250 bigger cash-back ceiling as a trade-off.

Check Your Pantry: Ghirardelli Recalls Drink Mixes

and on April 28, 2026

Ghirardelli’s voluntary recall covers eight powdered beverages — mostly food-service bulk packs but also products sold online — over potential salmonella in a supplier’s milk powder.

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