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More Than 110 People Sick in Princess Cruise Norovirus Outbreak

and on May 7, 2026

At least 115 passengers and crew have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea aboard the Caribbean Princess, which won’t receive a deep disinfection until it docks May 11.

GM Recalls over 40K Brake Fluid Containers. What Drivers Should Know

and on May 7, 2026

A 2022 production batch of ACDelco GMW DOT 3 Brake Fluid failed federal safety standards due to sediment — here’s the specific lot number to check and what to do if you have it

Chewy Is Giving New Customers a $20 Gift Card on Their First Order

and on May 7, 2026

First-time Chewy shoppers can score a $20 eGift card just by spending $49 on pet essentials — plus free shipping — with one coupon code at checkout.

312,000 Amazon Battery Packs Recalled Over Child Safety Risk

and on May 7, 2026

More than 312,000 EEMB lithium coin battery packs sold on Amazon for $3–$9 are being recalled for violating federal child-safety packaging law — and a full refund is available.

Gas Prices Near $5 Are Changing How Americans Drive, New Poll Finds

and on May 7, 2026

With gas averaging $4.55 a gallon, a new poll finds 44% of Americans have cut back on driving — and 34% are rethinking their vacation plans.

Snack Mixes Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Risk. See List

and on May 7, 2026

A voluntary recall covers eight snack mix varieties under Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Target’s Good & Gather — check your pantry now.

Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk Boxes Recalled Due to Packaging Issue

and on May 6, 2026

Over 63,000 cartons sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oregon may be swollen or leaking — and consumers who have them could be eligible for a refund.

Self-Checkout Skimmers Swipe $38K at Pennsylvania Walmart, Police Say

, and on May 6, 2026

Skimming scams surged 90% in 2025, and now four suspects face felony charges after using hidden devices to drain $38,000 from 80 shoppers at a Pennsylvania Walmart.

US Rushes to Fill Global Oil Supply Gap as Exports Reach Record High

, and on May 6, 2026

For the first time in history, America became a net oil exporter in a single week — yet the national average gas price sits at $4.54 and may be headed toward a $5-a-gallon record.

Apple Class Action Settlement Could Pay You Money. See Who’s Eligible

and on May 6, 2026

If you bought an iPhone 16 or 15 Pro between June 2024 and March 2025, you could be in line for up to $95 from Apple’s $250 million class action settlement.

Billionaires May Be Allowed to Donate Stock to Trump Accounts

and on May 6, 2026

Launching July 5 with a $1,000 federal seed payment, Trump Accounts may soon let Elon Musk gift Tesla shares to 5 million enrolled children.

Save 40 Cents per Gallon at Circle K on May 7. Here’s How

and on May 6, 2026

Circle K is slashing gas prices by 40 cents a gallon for three hours on May 7 — Inner Circle members get the deal for 15 hours starting at midnight.

Trump Says Gas Prices Will Come ‘Crashing Down’ after Iran War

and on May 6, 2026

National gas prices jumped 30 cents in a week to $4.48 as U.S.-Iran naval conflict in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a quarter of global oil supply.

JetBlue and Southwest Are Flyer Favorite Airlines Again This Year

and on May 6, 2026

JD Power’s latest airline survey shows passenger satisfaction climbed across the board — but skyrocketing fares and new fees could quickly reverse those gains.

UnitedHealthcare to Remove Prior Authorization for 30% of Services

and on May 5, 2026

UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorizations for 30% of services by year-end — a change that 93% of surveyed doctors say is long overdue.

California Sues State Farm due to Violations with Wildfire Claims

and on May 5, 2026

California regulators found 398 violations in half of the State Farm wildfire claims they reviewed, threatening what could be the largest post-disaster insurance penalties this century.

FBI Warns of ‘Banking Spoof Call’ Scams. Here’s How It Works

and on May 5, 2026

One victim lost $40,000 after a caller spoofed her real Chase bank number and knew her account balance to the penny — the FBI says these schemes are spreading.

These Potato Chips Are Recalled for Salmonella Risk. See Brands

and on May 5, 2026

Utz pulled nine Zapp’s and Dirty brand chip varieties over dry milk powder seasoning potentially tainted with salmonella — here’s exactly what to check in your pantry.

More Americans Live With Family as Housing Costs Soar, Boomers Age

and on May 5, 2026

A new Realtor.com report counts 4 million multigenerational households — and the listings command prices 65% higher than standard homes, yet still sell just as fast.

A ‘Diversified’ Portfolio Beat the Stock Market in 2025. What Is It?

and on May 5, 2026

Morningstar’s 11-asset diversified mix returned 18.3% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 — but the classic 60/40 portfolio still wins over the long haul.

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