Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.
MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.
Instacart announces 'fuel surcharge' amid gas price increase
Instacart is the latest app-based delivery service instituting a fuel surcharge due to an increase in gas prices.
Instacart is the latest app-based delivery service instituting a fuel surcharge due to an increase in gas prices.
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
Experts expect grocery prices to go up by additional 6% this year
Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.
Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
$400 gas rebate proposal
California Democrats on Thursday will unveil a plan that would give Californians a $400 gas rebate.
California Democrats on Thursday will unveil a plan that would give Californians a $400 gas rebate.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
US retail spending slows as inflation starts to bite
After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are taking a bigger bite out of their wallet.
After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are taking a bigger bite out of their wallet.
El Monte approves guaranteed income pilot program for single moms
El Monte is joining the city and county of Los Angeles in introducing a guaranteed income pilot program, which will provide $500 per month to 125 eligible participants for one year, city officials announced Wednesday.
El Monte is joining the city and county of Los Angeles in introducing a guaranteed income pilot program, which will provide $500 per month to 125 eligible participants for one year, city officials announced Wednesday.
LA County gas prices see smallest spike in three weeks
After 20 record highs in as many days, gas prices in Los Angeles County continued to rise Monday, but not by much.
After 20 record highs in as many days, gas prices in Los Angeles County continued to rise Monday, but not by much.
Applications open for LA County guaranteed income program on March 31
The program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Applications open March 31.
The program will give 1,000 randomly selected residents $1,000 a month for three years. Applications open March 31.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
Gas prices turning long commutes into financial nightmares
Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.
Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Returning money to California taxpayers in wake of gas prices may help balance budget
Gov. Newsom and lawmakers can cut taxes, spend more money on things such as infrastructure and public education, or return money to taxpayers. That last option has been the most popular choice.
Gov. Newsom and lawmakers can cut taxes, spend more money on things such as infrastructure and public education, or return money to taxpayers. That last option has been the most popular choice.
How to find cheap gas near me
Gas prices are skyrocketing and only expected to get more expensive in California.
Gas prices are skyrocketing and only expected to get more expensive in California.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.