Changes coming to the USPS: Shift in postmark dates and shipping price hikes

Changes coming to the USPS: Shift in postmark dates and shipping price hikes

Some mail sent through the US Postal Service may no longer receive a postmark dated the same day it is mailed. The shift comes as USPS moves ahead with operational updates tied to its long-term transformation plan, which also includes pricing changes scheduled for 2026. In a statement on its website, USPS said adjustments to transportation operations mean some … Read more

Foreign fast fashion brands shock US shoppers with massive price hikes — as tariffs hit stores

Foreign fast fashion brands shock US shoppers with massive price hikes — as tariffs hit stores

Fashion knows no bounds — and neither do these prices. American trendsetters have fallen in love with fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and River Island for their stylish and relatively affordable options. But lately, many US customers are feeling the tariff pinch as these stores are hiking up prices by sometimes astronomical amounts. However, the … Read more

Walmart and Target accused of sneakily removing price tags amid tariff-driven price hikes — leaving customers furious

Walmart and Target accused of sneakily removing price tags amid tariff-driven price hikes — leaving customers furious

They’re hoping you’ll shop even as the price tags drop. Shoppers at both Walmart and Target are noticing prices missing from items’ tags — and a wave of viral social media posts from employees of these stores are proving customers’ speculations to be true. Reportedly, employees at these retail giants are removing price tags so … Read more

Costco customers sound off on unexpected price hikes at food court: ‘Shrinkflation is evident’

Costco customers sound off on unexpected price hikes at food court: ‘Shrinkflation is evident’

Another day, another Costco controversy. Shoppers at the wholesale retailer have once again noticed a change in price for certain items — this time, the sandwiches at the food court. At some locations, the sandwiches have reportedly gone up in price from $3.99 to $6.99. Costco shoppers have once again noticed a change in price … Read more

Ford hikes prices on these Mexico-produced models, citing Trump’s tariffs

Ford hikes prices on these Mexico-produced models, citing Trump’s tariffs

Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following President Trump’s tariffs. Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, according to a notice … Read more

Chipotle shares jump as chain plans ‘modest’ price hikes to offset inflation costs

Chipotle shares jump as chain plans ‘modest’ price hikes to offset inflation costs

Chipotle Mexican Grill said Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the US. Shares jumped 5% to $63.99. The stock is up 42% this year. Key ingredients such as dairy, beef and avocado have been costlier … Read more

Delta hikes bag fees ahead of travel season, joining United and American

Delta hikes bag fees ahead of travel season, joining United and American

In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous, and not-exactly-insignificant, $30 fee for domestic flights. Delta is the third major US carrier to hike bag fees in … Read more

Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions — including death: scientists

Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions — including death: scientists

These convenient eats are coming for more than just your waistline. A new study has found an association between ultra-processed foods and over 30 health complications, including depression, sleep disturbances and death related to cardiovascular disease. “Overall, direct associations were found between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 (71%) health parameters spanning mortality, cancer, and … Read more

United Airlines hikes bag fees, following the lead of American and JetBlue

United Airlines hikes bag fees, following the lead of American and JetBlue

United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more. That will bring the price to $35 if they pay online at least 24 hours before the … Read more

Aaron Rodgers hikes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Achilles recovery continues

Aaron Rodgers hikes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Achilles recovery continues

Aaron Rodgers’ recovery from a torn left Achilles appeared to include a workout with his pal, 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The New York Jets quarterback and politician, who is running as an independent, enjoyed a hike at an undisclosed location on Tuesday, according to a photo RFK Jr. posted on X. “Hiking with … Read more

American Airlines hikes fees, tightens restrictions on frequent-flyer points

American Airlines hikes fees, tightens restrictions on frequent-flyer points

American Airlines is pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points, and it is raising the cost of checking bags. American announced Tuesday that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers if they want to earn points in its … Read more

Supermarket chain pulls PepsiCo products from shelves over ‘unacceptable’ price hikes

Supermarket chain pulls PepsiCo products from shelves over ‘unacceptable’ price hikes

European supermarket chain Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products from store shelves due to what it says are “unacceptable” price hikes.  It’s a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well. According to multiple reports, the chain, which has over 12,000 stores worldwide, started clearing PepsiCo’s Pepsi and 7 Up sodas, … Read more

Apple hikes prices of Apple TV+ and Apple News+, following Netflix and Disney increase

Apple hikes prices of Apple TV+ and Apple News+, following Netflix and Disney increase

Apple on Wednesday increased the subscription prices of Apple TV+ and Apple News+, according to its website, the latest company to raise rates following similar moves by media giants. The per month price of Apple TV+ has been increased by $3 to $9.99, while Apple News+ has been priced at $12.99, up from $9.99. Recently, streaming giants Netflix and Disney too had raised their prices … Read more

Chipotle fans slam price hikes, declining quality: ‘Doesn’t hit the way it used to’

Chipotle fans slam price hikes, declining quality: ‘Doesn’t hit the way it used to’

Talk about a Mexican standoff. Fast food fans are hitting out at Chipotle, saying the franchise “doesn’t hit the way it used to.” TikTok users piled on the popular Tex-Mex chain after a customer complained about the company in a viral video posted to the app. “Can we talk about the downfall of Chipotle?” user … Read more

Ashley Judd hikes in the Alps as she celebrates ‘stunning recovery’ more than 2 years after serious leg injury

Ashley Judd hikes in the Alps as she celebrates ‘stunning recovery’ more than 2 years after serious leg injury

Ashley Judd is celebrating her “stunning recovery” as she marks two and half years since she shattered her leg in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In February 2021, the actress suffered a horrific injury after she tripped over a fallen tree while walking through a rainforest in the African country. On Saturday, Judd, 55, shared photos … Read more

Influencers blasted for encouraging followers to go on dangerous hikes

Influencers blasted for encouraging followers to go on dangerous hikes

We know influencers love to show off their bronzed, toned bodies in a bikini at popular water holes across the country but it certainly doesn’t come without criticism. Social media users have been busy pointing out that some of the expeditions they feature are dangerous for inexperienced hikers, and require extensive hiking knowledge and gear, Escape … Read more

Disneyland Guinness record holder Jeff Reitz has no plans to beat streak after price hikes

Disneyland Guinness record holder Jeff Reitz has no plans to beat streak after price hikes

The Disneyland die-hard who set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive daily visits to the “Happiest Place on Earth” said Saturday that he has no plans to make another run at the theme park challenge. Jeff Reitz, 50, of Huntington Beach, California, said that after visiting 2,995 times between Jan. 1, 2012, and March … Read more