Kroger Buys Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion — What It Means for Shoppers
Kroger is acquiring Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, adding 197 stores across Ohio, Pennsylvania and surrounding states, pending federal regulatory approval.
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Check Your Change — The US Mint Is Hiding 250,000 July 4th Quarters in Circulation
The US Mint is releasing 250,000 July 4th privy mark quarters into circulation this holiday — and the only way to get one is to find it in your change.
Americans Are Tipping Less Than 20% — And the Pressure Keeps Rising
Americans are tipping less than digital prompts suggest. New data shows the average restaurant tip sits at 18.8% in 2026, below the 20% standard.
Social Security Is Switching Debit Cards for 3.6 Million Recipients
The Treasury is replacing Comerica with Fifth Third Bank for Direct Express cards used by 3.6 million Social Security and SSI recipients.
Your Child May Qualify for the $1,000 Trump Account Deposit on July 4
Trump Accounts launch July 4 with a $1,000 federal deposit for eligible newborns. Here's who qualifies, how to enroll, and how it compares to a 529.
Polymarket Paid Influencers to Post Fake Betting Videos
Polymarket paid creators to post fake winning bets filmed on replica versions of its site, a Wall Street Journal investigation found. Now regulators may be watching.
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Jun 22, 2026 5 min readAlan Greenspan, Longtime Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman who guided the U.S. economy under four presidents, died Monday at 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease.
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Jun 20, 2026 4 min readAfter Years of Struggle, Sleep Number Heads to Bankruptcy Court
Sleep Number has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to a planned $415 million sale. Here's what the move means for customers, stores, and the mattress brand's future.
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Jun 17, 2026 4 min readYum! Brands Is Selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion After Years of Declining Sales
Yum! Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion to LongRange Capital and Yum China after years of declining U.S. sales and store closures.