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14 Secret Costco Perks That Pay for Your Membership Fee
Your Costco membership costs $65 a year for Gold Star or Business, or $130 for Executive. For most people, that fee disappears after a few trips to the bulk aisle. But here’s something every Costco shopper should know: The warehouse giant has built an ecosystem of services most members never touch…
Meta’s camera-free AI glasses look like regular Ray Bans
Great news for folks who enjoy the convenience of being able to listen to music or podcasts on their Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, but don’t want to get frog-marched out of the gym locker room: Meta is launching a new audio-only version of its smart glasses that ditch the cameras. These glasses…
Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months
The US and China have bought themselves more time to negotiate. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the countries had agreed to extend their trade truce from November 10 to January 10. He announced the extension after a meeting in Washington with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, as…
Here’s the One I’d Buy
The average new vehicle price is nearly $50,000 in 2026. Many drivers are turning to sedans to escape the high costs of popular compact and midsize SUV models. Luckily for car buyers, there are plenty of new vehicle models that start under $30,000 and still provide great value for the money. I’ve…
Authorities are investigating Comma AI’s hands-off driving tech after fatal crashes
A device that promises hands-off driving for cars people already own is under federal scrutiny. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation on September 21 into devices made by Comma AI, the startup founded by security hacker George Hotz, who is no longer…
Why Dolly Parton’s estate is suing her nephew — and what’s at stake for her business empire
The New York Times reported that Seaver was fired from his role as head of security for Parton’s estate and properties. His firm was replaced by new security personnel. On September 22, Nozell and She’s Alive LLC filed a lawsuit against Seaver and sought a temporary restraining order. On September…
6 Ways to Save on Health Care Costs and Avoid Taking on Medical Debt
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Eye-popping health care costs these days can be enough to financially drown some households when medical issues arise. And even if you can afford health insurance, it doesn’t cover all the costs. That makes it hard not to consider the medical bills before you see a…
I thought being a grandmother would be easier than being a mother. Now that I am one, it’s harder in many ways.
As I carried my tiny granddaughter down the stairs, a thought flashed through my mind that I never would have had 30 years ago. What if I drop her? I clutched her tight, shooed the horrifying thought out of my mind, and continued down the stairs into the kitchen to warm up the breast milk
YouTube is jumping into micro dramas and helping them move from phones to TV screens
YouTube is getting in on the micro-drama craze, and helping to bring the fast-growing format to TV screens. On Wednesday, it’s releasing a new feature that allows creators to bundle their short videos in a series of episodes or seasons, designed to be viewed sequentially. The tool is available to…
Why Trump’s Proposed Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Gas Prices
President Donald Trump is pushing for a ban on diesel exports as prices reached record highs, but some observers worry that the move could cause prices to spike even more. Trump and several U.S. candidates in competitive races have called for export bans as the national average price for diesel…