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Americans may be able to get $8,000 back in rebates for making energy-efficient home upgrades, like installing an induction cooktop. This program is available through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Get Paid to Upgrade The U.S. government is offering financial incentives for homeowners to upgrade appliances to more energy-efficient alternatives. These rebates are meant to … Read more

Finding the perfect spot to retire is about more than just good weather and nice views. It’s about how well a state meets your needs financially, health-wise, and in terms of lifestyle. Let’s dive into the states that offer the best packages for retirees. 1. Florida Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sean Pavone Florida is not … Read more

These culinary culprits might look innocent sitting on your plate or lurking in your pantry, however they’re anything but. So, here’s the lowdown on the 20 foods that are secretly plotting against your health.  #20. Microwave Popcorn Those convenient bags are lined with chemicals that are best buddies with cancer. Plus, the “butter” flavor? Let’s … Read more

You might think your home is your safe haven, but could it also be a cache of contraband? Are you unknowingly breaking the law with items tucked away in your drawers or closets? Let’s uncover some common household items that might actually be illegal under U.S. law. #1. Unauthorized Prescription Drugs Holding onto prescription medications … Read more

Wallmart partners with Knuckies Hoagies to bring new flavor, and food diversity to the range. It’s no longer the simple burger and chips; instead, shoppers get more variety.   More Flavor More Menu Knuckies has become the latest partner Walmart. The retail giant has decided to expand its food options for shoppers visiting select branches.  Who … Read more

Two shipping companies have been fined after knowingly hiding a large oil spill in the Atlantic Ocean. $2 Million Fine for Oil Waste Spill Two shipping companies have agreed to pay a $2 million fine in court after the motor tanker “PS Dream,” owned by the companies, dumped oil waste into the Atlantic Ocean on … Read more

In the wake of a worldwide IT outage, Delta Airlines has been left scrambling to get its operations up and running again, leaving potentially hundreds of thousands of customers in the lurch. CrowdStrike Outage Some companies are still reeling from the mass IT outage, caused by a CrowdStrike update for Microsoft customers, that wreaked havoc … Read more

Housing experts are sounding the alarm on Massachusetts’ “historic” new housing bill. Here are the details. Healey Signs Historic $5.1 Billion Housing Bill Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has just signed what’s being called the most ambitious housing bill in the state’s history – a huge $5.1 billion juggernaut aiming head-on at the state’s housing crisis. … Read more

Leading U.S. Retail company Kroger has won a lawsuit disputing the origins of their farm fresh eggs.  Fresh is Best Organic whole foods and farm fresh are just some of the titles American consumers see in their supermarkets as they shop for groceries. Can labels be misleading? This is the case of the Sorkin VS … Read more

The world’s biggest carbonated beverage provider is appealing a federal court ruling forcing them to pay billions in back taxes to the IRS. Coca-Cola vs the IRS Coca-Cola Co. has announced its intentions to repay $6 billion in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, even as it attempts to appeal a federal tax court … Read more