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Costco shoppers stock up on cult-favorite cookies as demand surges nationwide

Costco shoppers are snapping up a popular Australian snack that recently landed on shelves across the United States, highlighting growing demand for international food brands among American consumers. Tim Tams, the chocolate-covered biscuits made by Australian food giant Arnott’s, are now available in bulk packages at Costco warehouses nationwide. The…

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones

Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo’s 5th Generation Automated Driving System.According to NHTSA, the software…

What to look for before buying your first ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great investment vehicles for gaining instant exposure to different sectors at prices often lower than those of some of the ETF’s top stock holdings. For example, Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, closed its first day of trading at just under $161. But the Tema Space Innovators…

Government regulations add nearly 2K to cost of new home, builders say

Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation’s housing affordability challenges. The NAHB study found that regulations imposed by…