The cost of mailing a letter will climb again this summer after federal regulators approved another round of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) price increases, including a 4-cent increase in the price of a Forever stamp. The Postal Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved USPS’ proposed mailing services price changes, clearing the…

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is causing a fierce bidding war for some luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, with dozens of homes selling more than $1 million above asking price last month. Mike Simonsen, chief economist at Compass International Holdings, noted in a post on X citing…

Costco is quietly discontinuing two Kirkland Signature craft beers, including an award-winning brew fans have called “one of the best lagers on the market.” The move will end sales of the highly prized Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, according to Craft Business Daily (CBD).The beers were…

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly concerned about inflation, and the uncertainty about the direction it may take was reflected in the minutes of the Fed’s latest monetary policy meeting released on Wednesday. The central bank’s first monetary policy meeting under the leadership of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh occurred against the…

Costco rolled out a new change to its payment system, allowing customers to use their phones to make checkout times faster. The warehouse club has expanded its digital wallet feature that now enables members to link any Visa card to the Costco app and use their phones during checkout.”Costco is…

The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a broader initiative to offer drivers discounted gasoline, the White House announced. Motorists at the station can purchase gas for $3.47 per gallon, about 50 cents below Pennsylvania’s statewide average.”The FIRST Freedom Fuel Network gas station has…

More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being pulled from shelves because the metal bristles can detach and pose a risk of serious internal injury if swallowed. Connecticut-based Conair LLC is recalling 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes with stainless steel, black plastic and wood handles, according to a…

Delta Air Lines is rolling out lower-cost fares for some of its premium cabins, but travelers will have to give up some perks. The Atlanta-based airline announced Wednesday the launch of three new “basic” fares, expanding its no-frills pricing model to higher-end cabins, including Delta First, Delta Premium Select and…

Taco Bell is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at drive-thrus and announced a new strategic partnership with an AI voice provider. The fast food giant on Tuesday announced the expansion of a partnership with Omilia, a provider of a voice AI platform that the restaurant chain has deployed…

The clearest and most straightforward condition in the performance-based deal with Iran was a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls. Freedom of navigation is a long-standing international principle. So the Iranians have been firing on ships and firing on Gulf states. And firing on American military bases.…