A new federal law requiring that sesame be listed as an allergen on food labels is having unintended consequences: Increasing the number of products with the ingredient. Food industry experts said the requirements are so stringent that many manufacturers, especially bakers, find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame …
Read More »Need an ambulance? Depending on the state, it will cost you
Although the U.S. outlawed most surprise medical bills starting this year, people who face a health emergency could still find themselves on the hook for hundreds of dollars — or more — in out-of-network fees. For patients with health insurance, an ambulance ride can set someone back between $500 and …
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Chick-fil-A lovers can now dress and outfit their homes accordingly. The chicken chain this week launched its first-ever merchandise collection, including an “I Heart Waffle Fries” hoodie for 60 bucks. The limited edition array of sweatshirts, T-shirts, coffee mugs, socks, blankets and pillow sets went on sale online on Wednesday, …
Read More »Sam Bankman
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried hinted in a string of cryptic tweets that he plans to provide an explanation of “what happened” with the crypto exchange company’s sudden collapse. Bankman-Fried issued a series of tweets on Sunday through Tuesday spelling out “What h-a-p-p-e-n-e-d,” with the word “happened” spelled via separate …
Read More »Credit card APRs have never been this high
The average interest rate for a credit card in the U.S. has climbed to a record high of 19.04%, driven up by the Federal Reserve’s ongoing push to cool inflation by ratcheting up borrowing costs. A credit card interest rate, known as the annual percentage rate (APR), goes into effect …
Read More »Kroger settles religious discrimination claims over “rainbow” symbol
Kroger will pay $180,000 in settling religious discrimination claims filed on behalf of two workers who objected to wearing a symbol they saw as supporting the LGBTQ+ community, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The federal agency had filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former employees of …
Read More »Microsoft and Sony in corporate battle over Call of Duty access
Hunting down your enemies on the bustling streets of Amsterdam, along the U.S.-Mexico border or in a Middle Eastern fishing village is just part of the intense action in the latest Call of Duty video game. The Friday release of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” continues a nearly two-decade …
Read More »5 ways inflation could impact your paycheck next year
Many Americans are hoping for wage gains to offset the hottest inflation in 40 years, but there are a number of factors that could impact your take-home pay in 2023. And because inflation is rising so sharply, the IRS and other agencies are changing many rules to account for the …
Read More »Fired Peloton trainer files lawsuit alleging hostile working environment
A former Peloton instructor is suing the personal fitness company for $1.8 million, alleging he was wrongly dismissed and that it created a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Daniel McKenna, also accuses Peloton Chief Content Officer Jennifer Cotter of directing …
Read More »Ford hikes price of its electric F
Ford Motor is raising the price of its base F-150 pickup truck by $5,000 as the automaker seeks to offset rising manufacturing costs. Starting October 24, the F-150 Lightning Pro will cost $51,974, Ford said Wednesday. That is up 11% from $46,974 in August, while earlier in the year the base …
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