Good news confirmed for this US state: payments of $1,702 for 600,000 residents have been confirmed in three installments

Alaska seal over U.S. flag and cash illustrates $1,702 Permanent Fund Dividend payments arriving in three installments

Good news, Alaska residents: a beefed‑up 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend is on the way, and it is worth roughly $1,702 per person. Payments will arrive in three mid‑summer batches, giving many households an extra boost just as utility bills peak. The program’s value has jumped about 30 percent over last year’s figure. So who gets paid, and when? … Read more

Say goobye: UPS closes 73 facilities and lays off 20,000 workers

UPS driver holding a cardboard box beside a brown UPS truck with company logo visible

Network shake‑up raises worries about holiday parcels and could inch national shipping prices higher United Parcel Service will cut about 2 % of its global workforce and close 73 U.S. facilities after trimming the volume it handles for Amazon by more than half. Executives say the drastic move, announced during last quarter’s earnings call, will make … Read more

It’s official: New York introduces a new law for car headlights that will result in a fine if not enforced

Night traffic seen from a driver’s seat in New York, dashboard gauges lit, illustrating the 2025 headlight law that fines motorists who forget their lights

New rules spell out exactly when to flick on your lights—and the penalties for keeping them off. New York’s Department of Transportation has tightened the wording of its headlight statute, reinforcing that visibility is everything on the road. Whether you cruise in a brand‑new SUV with automatic lights or rent an older sedan for a weekend … Read more

Chase Bank is closing and will not provide ATM services for 24 hours, along with other major banks

Front view of a Chase Bank branch with palm trees, illustrating the 24-hour Juneteenth closure and ATM service halt.

Millions of customers will find doors locked on Thursday, June 19, as Chase and other major banks pause operations to honor the newest federal holiday. For the third year running, the nation’s largest financial institutions—led by JPMorgan Chase—will observe Juneteenth with a full‑day shutdown. Anyone who relies on in‑person banking has only today and tomorrow to wrap … Read more

SNAP benefits worth $975 for four roll out mid- to late-June—check your payment date

Hands placing broccoli and a red pepper into a grocery box beside the colorful SNAP logo, symbolizing June food-stamp payments up to $975.

Millions across the South, Midwest, and East Coast could see their EBT cards recharge between June 15 and 28—check your state’s date and digits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) started June deposits on the first of the month, yet plenty of households are still in line. Depending on where you live—and often on the last digits in … Read more

Confirmed: A wave of closures is affecting major plus-size fashion brands across the United States

Torrid store entrance with glowing logo and plus-size model poster ahead of nationwide store closures

Plus‑size retailer targets underperforming locations as it doubles down on e‑commerce. Torrid Holdings Inc. will close 180 “underperforming” stores across the United States after a rocky first quarter that saw net sales dip 4.9 percent and losses reach $7.3 million. The move, confirmed in the June 5 earnings report, aims to curb fixed costs and redirect cash toward … Read more

Social Security confirms it: this is the portion that can be seized for student loan debt

Scissors cutting a hundred-dollar bill over a Social Security card, symbolizing student loan garnishment of retirement benefits

Federal collections restart means up to 15 percent of monthly benefits could disappear for millions of older borrowers. Older Americans who fell behind on federal student loans are discovering that their hard‑earned Social Security income is suddenly on the line. With the Department of Education restarting involuntary collections this month, borrowers who rely on those benefits … Read more

It’s official: McDonald’s will close its well-known stores for the entire month of June after failing to meet expectations

CosMc’s sign in front of McDonald’s golden arches; one of several pilot cafés set to close nationwide in June 2025.

Beverage spin‑off ends just 18 months after launch, leaving customers in Illinois and Texas wondering what comes next. The fast‑food giant has confirmed that every CosMc’s branch—its short‑lived coffee‑and‑cool‑drinks experiment—will shut down during June 2025. Regulars who grabbed turmeric lattes or galaxy lemonades will have to look elsewhere, as McDonald’s refocuses on its core menu and drive‑thru … Read more

Last copper clink: why America’s penny is punching out after 230 years

Close-up of three worn Lincoln pennies on a waving American flag, illustrating the U.S. penny’s retirement after 230 years.

The U.S. Treasury will stop minting pennies early next year, closing a 230‑year chapter in American pocket change. After decades of debate, the humble penny is finally bowing out. Rising metal prices, digital payments, and millions of idle coins stuck in jars convinced officials that the cost of making the one‑cent piece—about 3.7 cents per coin—no … Read more

Farewell to signature sliders – a famous burger chain is pulling back from cities nationwide for this shocking cause

Close-up of a Red Robin signature cheeseburger slider with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and fries on a branded paper wrapper.

 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will close eight additional company‑owned restaurants this year after quietly shutting six in the first quarter, trimming a U.S. footprint that once felt untouchable. The move, confirmed by chief financial officer Todd Wilson, highlights the pressure facing mid‑tier chains as diners split their dollars between bargain menus and trendy upstarts.  First things … Read more

Costco cardholders warned: TSA rejecting cards at checkpoints

Hand holding a Costco wholesale gold star membership card in front of TSA officers at an airport security checkpoint

The agency’s social media reminder ends confusion as REAL ID enforcement nears. Since May 7, 2025, every U.S. flyer has needed a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or state ID to pass domestic airport security. This week the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hammered the message home, telling travelers—politely but firmly—that a Costco membership card will not get them through the … Read more

A single necklace worth millions of dollars: this is the gemstone that surpasses all other minerals such as gold or platinum in price

Assorted polished jadeite gemstones and jadeite jewelry pieces showcasing deep imperial green hues

With gold flirting with $3,300 an ounce, a little‑known stone called jadeite is shattering records, fetching millions for a single necklace and reshaping the precious‑metals pecking order. Jadeite, the rarer cousin of common jade, now tops every list of luxury minerals. Collectors, jewelers, and investors are scrambling for the vibrant green gem, whose price per … Read more

Say goodbye to retiring at 65: Social Security sets a new full retirement age for 2026

Senior man in a deck chair raising his arms before a large Social Security card and American flag backdrop.

The Social Security Administration confirms that January 1, 2026 will mark the final stop on the retirement‑age roller coaster, freezing the full retirement age at 67 and closing an era of incremental hikes. Starting in 2026, American workers born in 1960 or later will need to reach age 67 to receive 100 percent of their Social Security benefit. The … Read more

Closing date confirmed: thousands of people will say goodbye to this popular pharmacy in the summer after 40 years of history

Giant Eagle Food & Drug storefront at Parkway Center in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s Parkway Center will soon lose its last major anchor, forcing shoppers and pharmacy patients to search for new options before summer ends. For thousands of Green Tree and Banksville residents, Giant Eagle has been the “quick stop” for groceries, prescriptions, and a friendly chat since 1984. Now the store’s lights will go dark on June 28, … Read more

Coca-Cola resurrects 1980s-era: reintroduce the iconic flavor and one of the favorites among fans of this beverage

Two red Coca-Cola cans half-buried in sun-lit beach sand with soft-focus ocean waves rolling in behind them.

Crisp cherry fizz returns this summer as the soda maker courts nostalgic taste buds and keeps Diet Coke in the spotlight. Diet Cherry Coke, the first flavor spinoff of Diet Coke back in 1986, is headed back to U.S. shelves with retro‑themed cans and zero sugar. The company says the comeback will be “for a limited time,” yet … Read more

Kia orders nationwide recall of 82,000 vehicles: check if yours is listed finding your VIN

Red Kia Motors dealership with large rooftop logo under clear blue sky amid nationwide recall of 82,000 vehicles.

The software flaw could dim visibility, but a free over‑the‑air update is on the way. Kia is pulling back roughly 82,000 2025‑model K5 cars after discovering that the front parking lights may flicker or fail, a fault that could cut nighttime visibility and raise the chance of a crash, according to a notice published this week … Read more

A forgotten family gold coin turns out to be a surprise: it may be the world’s most expensive, worth nearly $19 million

Rare 1933 Double Eagle gold coin held between fingers, valued at $19 million, discovered in Pennsylvania family safe.

A Pennsylvania family cleaning out Grandpa’s house stumbled on history—and an $18.9 million payday. The gold piece, authenticated as a 1933 Double Eagle, is expected to ignite a global bidding war that could set a new coin record.The safe had sat unopened for decades. When relatives cracked it open, they found old deeds, war medals—and a … Read more

Goodbye to this Coca-Cola product: warning of possible contamination and withdrawal from stores

Warehouse workers maneuver stacked Coca-Cola glass-bottle crates with a forklift inside a distribution center during a recall for possible contamination.

Potential Pseudomonas bacteria sparked a voluntary recall of select 18‑packs of Topo Chico Mineral Water distributed through Costco in Texas and Louisiana. Shoppers have options for full refunds and phone support. Consumers eager for a sparkling sip should double‑check their pantry today. Coca‑Cola has pulled one production lot of 16.9‑ounce glass Topo Chico bottles after internal tests … Read more

Farewell to this innovative ice cream shop: the surprise closure of the famous pho ice cream shop leaves neighbors stunned

Sweet Bribery ice cream display featuring colorful pho-inspired, brisket, and classic flavors in Houston shop before closure

The Heights scoop shop, famed for brisket and pho ice creams, served its last cones on May 31, 2025—no bankruptcy involved. Houston woke up to bittersweet news: Sweet Bribery by Craft Creamery, the quirky parlor that dared Houstonians to spoon up smoked‑brisket ice cream, has shut its doors after four flavorful years. Owners Kim Kaase and Steve Marques broke the news on Facebook late … Read more