Right now, numerous issues are causing some turmoil within the economy, including persistent inflation and the high rates meant to temper it. And while today’s elevated rates, which are paused at a 23-year high, are having a positive impact on inflation, the latest inflation report shows that there’s still some work to do. At 3.2%, the inflation rate is higher …
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How much is a vet visit for a dog without insurance?
According to the US. Census Bureau, 49 million households own dogs, or roughly 38% of the nation’s 128.5 million occupied housing units. Of course, we love our pets, so much so that 97% of all pet owners consider their pets part of the family, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. While our love for our dogs is limitless, …
Read More »MLB launches investigation into gambling allegations surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter
Days after lawyers accused Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of “massive theft” to pay off gambling debts, Major League Baseball has announced that they are launching their own formal investigation into allegations surrounding the Dodgers star player. “Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhari from the news …
Read More »5 surprising ways to get a lower mortgage rate this spring
The home buying landscape has shifted dramatically over the last couple of years. At the height of the pandemic, 3% mortgage rates were common, but home prices were also surging and a shortage of inventory was adding to the stress on buyers. These days, housing inventory remains low in many markets and home prices remain elevated. But the big difference …
Read More »Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early, leaving razor-thin GOP majority
Washington — Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin announced Friday he will step down in April, shrinking the already-thin Republican majority in the House even further. Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, said he would leave Congress on April 19, instead of staying until January to complete his term. His departure means Republicans can lose only one vote if all …
Read More »FBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that had midair blowout that they may be victim of a crime
Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight that had a panel blowout midair might be victims of a crime, the FBI said in a letter obtained by CBS News. The two-page letter was sent by a victim specialist in the Seattle Division of the FBI to those flying – 174 passengers and possibly six crew members — on Flight No. 1282 …
Read More »Stellantis recalls nearly 285,000 Dodge, Chrysler cars over potentially deadly airbag defect
Stellantis has recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture unexpectedly, resulting in metal fragments flying out, potentially killing passengers. Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) said in recall documents that it began investigating the inflator issue last month and found that some of the “affected vehicles may have had …
Read More »How a suspicious package delivered to a Colorado dentists office sparked a murder investigation
When Angela Craig went on life support on March 15, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado, police assigned a homicide detective to investigate her case — even as she was still alive. Three days later, and only hours after Angela Craig was declared dead, her husband, Dr. James Craig would be arrested and charged with her murder. James Craig has pleaded not …
Read More »Want to book a last-minute 2024 spring break trip? Experts share tips on saving money on travel
As the countdown to spring break ticks closer, airlines are bracing for an unprecedented surge in travelers, with an estimated 167 million passengers expected to fly during March and April, marking a 6% increase from last year. But finding a deal may require some flexibility, experts say. Among the millions looking to escape the daily grind is the Ayala family, …
Read More »Trumps Truth Social is losing money and has scant sales. Yet it could trade at a $5 billion value.
Former President Donald Trump will soon be at the helm of a publicly traded company that will trade under the ticker “DJT,” after his initials, and boast a potential valuation of more than $5 billion — a lofty amount for a business that’s losing money and has scant revenue. Trump’s next career move as head of a publicly traded company …
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