Don’t Get Caught Off Guard—The ‘Touch Law’ Is Catching Drivers by Surprise
by Starting June 5, 2025, thirty-one states will launch or reinforce their laws on road safety. In this case, we are talking about those that will prohibit …
Author: Ava Miller
Layoffs Hit Hard: 432 Workers Let Go by Major Snack Producer in California
CALIFORNIA— Frito-Lay sent the Employment Development Department (EDD) a notification that it would be laying off 432 employees effective June 9, from its Rancho Cucamonga production plant. …
Rodents and Rot: California Sues Landlord Behind Thousands of Troubled Rentals
CALIFORNIA— California attorney general Rob Bonta announced June 12, that he filed a lawsuit against property management companies owned by rental-housing tycoon Swaranjit “Mike” Nijjar, and his …
Coca-Cola Goes Retro: Classic Flavor from the ’80s Makes a Comeback
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 …
Costco Members Shocked as TSA Blocks Cards at Security Lines
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 …
Closing Time: Pharmacy with 40-Year Legacy to Shut Down in Coming Months
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 …
Burger Chain’s Big Retreat: Why Signature Sliders Are Vanishing from City Menus
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 …
Extra Help Available: Program Doubles SNAP Benefits for Qualifying Shoppers
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP benefits, known in the past as “food stamps”) program operates in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the …
Extra SNAP Help for 13 Counties Hit by Storms—See When Payments Arrive
Thousands of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries receive their payments in the month of May, according to the calendar in their respective state. As you …
Buying a $440,000 Home at Today’s 6.84% Rate—Budget Breakdown Inside
Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 6.84%, down from 6.85% last week. So what impact does this have on your monthly mortgage payment? …