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Your Next Forever Stamp Purchase Will Soon Cost More. See the New Price

and on July 11, 2026

The Postal Service’s July 12 hike marks a 100% price jump for Forever stamps since their 2007 debut at 41 cents.

It’s Not Just Produce. Where Else Can ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Bug Hide?

and on July 11, 2026

Health investigators suspect tainted floodwater and irrigation systems, not just produce, are fueling a nationwide outbreak that has sickened 843 people.

A Record Number of Young Adults Live with Parents. Why?

and on July 11, 2026

More than 25 million adults under 35 now live at home, and one economist says it’s a housing problem, not a job problem.

I Drove a Very Popular SUV. Toyota’s Grand Highlander Gets Our OK

and on July 10, 2026

A week behind the wheel of the hybrid Limited trim revealed over 30 mpg in the city and a starting price under $42,000.

IRS COVID Tax Deadline Is Today. See How You Can File Online.

, and on July 10, 2026

A federal court ruling means millions who paid IRS penalties between 2020 and 2023 could get a refund, but only if they file before midnight.

Woman Faces Decades in Prison for $300K Scheme Targeting TJX Stores

and on July 10, 2026

She swapped pricey rugs for cheap ones and copied a hidden store code, a scheme that fooled cashiers at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods.

Sales Tax Holidays Are Coming to 18 States, With School Savings and More

and on July 10, 2026

Mississippi’s tax-free weekend starts July 10, and some states now waive tax on laptops up to $1,500 and even hurricane supplies.

Trump Says He Won’t Sign Housing Bill Set to Become Law at Midnight

and on July 10, 2026

The bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature by midnight, expanding manufactured housing and small-dollar mortgages nationwide.

An ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Illness Is Spreading. See Prevention Tips

and on July 10, 2026

The CDC has confirmed 843 cases across 31 states, and one 2024 outbreak linked to parsley alone sickened nearly 1,000 people.

Millions of Americans May Get Automatic First-Time Tax Penalty Relief

and on July 10, 2026

The IRS’s new automatic penalty waiver could reach 1.5 million taxpayers a year, seven times more than the old manual process.

Thousands of Gas Ranges Sold at Best Buy Recalled. See Affected Items

and on July 10, 2026

Two Insignia range models sold at Best Buy since 2020 can ignite if bumped by a child or pet, and owners qualify for a free fix.

What to Do If Your Diet Is Mostly Produce amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

and on July 10, 2026

Doctors say canned and frozen produce are nutritionally comparable to fresh and completely sidestep the parasite behind the current outbreak.

FCA US Recalls Over 12K Ram Vehicles. See Affected Models

and on July 10, 2026

The recall covers 2026 Ram 1500 trucks built between October and February whose parking lights may flicker or shut off without warning.

Think Hurricane Windows Are Just for Storms? Here Are 9 Big Benefits

and on July 10, 2026

From insurance discounts to blocking break-ins, impact windows deliver perks most homeowners never expect.

Will Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ Lower Prices as Drivers Rage at Pump Pain?

, and on July 9, 2026

Freedom Fuel stations undercut pumps by mere pennies, and analysts warn a Mideast oil shock could erase even that discount within days.

The US Renewed Its Travel Warning for This Caribbean Island

and on July 9, 2026

Turks and Caicos’ renewed Level 2 advisory warns of assault and scams, plus a strict ammo law that’s landed tourists in jail for a stray bullet.

Iran War Resumes. Will It Sway Mortgage Rates and Home-Buying Dreams?

and on July 9, 2026

Mortgage rates barely budged despite renewed Mideast conflict, but a 36-month streak of rising home prices may be the bigger obstacle.

How to Protect Yourself From Bed Bugs When You Travel

and on July 9, 2026

An Orkin entomologist shares the SLEEP checklist he personally uses in every hotel room, plus the laundry trick that kills bed bugs at home.

This US Region Sees Its First Locally Acquired ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Case

and on July 9, 2026

A routine blood donation screening test uncovered San Diego’s first homegrown case, even though the donor showed no symptoms at all.

Diagnosed with Cyclosporiasis, Mom of 3 Shares Symptoms That Have ‘Lingered and Lingered’

and on July 9, 2026

She lost 10 pounds in five days and still can’t stomach anything but toast — one Detroit mom’s ordeal shows how brutal this outbreak can get.

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