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Angel Reese and Magic Johnson have found success beyond the sport. In the business world, this has translated into significant achievements for the two: Johnson is now a billionaire, and Reese has established herself as a multi-millionaire student-athlete who successfully transitioned to the WNBA and now holds a multi-year partnership extension with Reebok. Furthermore, the […]
Four former female employees have accused Smokey Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment by four the anonymous women who worked for the singer and his wife, Frances, for nearly 20 years. News of the lawsuit surfaced on Tuesday (May 6), and he briefly spoke with the Daily […]
An 8-year-old boy in Lexington, Kentucky, unintentionally racked up a $4,000 Amazon bill after using his mom’s phone to order 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops as prizes for an imagined carnival for his friends. Holly LaFavers discovered stacks of delivered candy cases at her home and quickly realized the mishap. Despite efforts to cancel the shipment, 22 […]
Monroe County is investing over $703,000 into improving at-home healthcare education and services for Black families, led by HCR Health Care. The initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in healthcare access and promote equity through informational sessions at seven local churches on Mother’s Day. The outreach will focus on older adults and their caregivers, empowering […]
The Trump administration has ended the de minimis exemption for low-value Chinese imports, affecting up to 4 million parcels daily. The change, effective May 2, is expected to raise prices and slow deliveries as tariffs up to 145% are applied. The move targets cheap imports that have undercut U.S. businesses, benefiting domestic manufacturers but straining […]
Nearly two in three Americans (64 percent) are more scared of running out of money than dying, a new study has found. The Allianz 2025 Annual Retirement Study, which surveyed 1,000 U.S. workers aged 25 plus, found that the majority of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers harbor fears about dwindling savings, namely when they stop […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 8 million New Yorkers will receive inflation refund checks of up to $400 per family following a newly approved $254 billion state budget. Originally proposed in December, the rebates are funded by higher-than-expected sales tax revenue. While the timing remains uncertain, the payout is intended to alleviate financial pressure […]
A growing number of Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to buy groceries, and more people are paying those bills late, according to new Lending Tree data released Friday. The figures are the latest indicator that some consumers are cracking under the pressure of an uncertain economy and are having trouble affording essentials such as groceries […]
A new report highlights financial hardships faced by tipped workers in New York, many of whom earn just 67% of the minimum wage before tips. A proposed bill (S415A/A1200A) aims to gradually raise their base pay to full minimum wage by 2029. Advocates argue this will improve worker conditions without harming the restaurant industry. A […]
The Trump administration is resuming federal student loan collections starting May 5, ending the pandemic-era pause in place since March 2020. This includes garnishing wages and withholding tax refunds from borrowers in default. Critics say the move could worsen financial strain for struggling families. While the Biden administration attempted broad loan forgiveness, most efforts were […]
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