Dodgers fans love the team’s newest souvenir cup. Its price, however? Not so much. On Friday, during the Dodgers’ matchup with the Rangers, Los Angeles offered its supporters for the first time in 2026 a plastic drinking vessel that was made to look like a cooler, and while it was an immediate fan favorite, the … Read more
Fans not at Dodger Stadium on Friday night will still have a chance to get a coveted Shohei Ohtani “Greatest Game” bobblehead. But it won’t come cheap. Several of the trinkets, which will eventually be handed out to 54,000 people at Chavez Ravine ahead of Los Angeles’ clash with the Rangers, have already been listed … Read more
Budget airline AirAsia X is hiking airfare and cutting flights in response to jet fuel shortages amid the war in the Middle East. The Malaysian carrier raised prices by as much as 40% and fuel surcharges by 20%, Bloomberg reported. Group Chief Executive Officer Bo Lingam said in a media briefing on Monday that the … Read more
The dark secrets behind legendary ”The Price Is Right” host Bob Barker have been exposed. The host, who died at 99 in 2023, has been accused of creating a toxic workplace in a new E! docuseries, “Dirty Rotten Scandals,” in which “Barker’s Beauties” Holly Hallstrom, Kathleen Bradley and Claudia Jordan spill on the long-running show. … Read more
McDonald’s customers appear to be fans of the new Big Arch burger — but depending on where they live, they may not be lovin’ the price. The half pound, double-patty behemoth (which includes white cheddar cheese, crispy onions, a sesame- and poppy seed-covered premium bun and a special Big Arch sauce) varies widely in cost … Read more
Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
Luckin Coffee — China’s largest coffee chain that set up shop in Gotham in June of 2025 and has since been competing with American coffee giants like Starbucks — may just froth over with another win. Centurium Capital Partners, the buyout firm that helped turn around the Chinese coffee market leader, is acquiring the upscale … Read more
An iconic Shohei Ohtani home-run ball that was expected to sell for millions this month ended up netting only six figures. The baseball — which Ohtani smacked over the fences at Dodger Stadium during his legendary NLCS Game 4 performance in Los Angeles back in October — landed a mere $292,800 when bidding closed on … Read more
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
new video loaded: What Happens if Obamacare Subsidies Expire? Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why. By Margot Sanger-Katz, Laura Bult, Claire … Read more
Rafael Usufally was more than eager to propose to Alexandria Kishore, his girlfriend of 11 years — but he wasn’t about to get down on one knee until he’d managed to create “the perfect moment.” First, the loved-up Long Islander would need a ring — and money was no object. What mattered most to the electrical engineer, … Read more
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
This dessert is the pick of the patch. Costco’s beloved Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is officially back on shelves for autumn — and the colossal confection is taking up plenty of in-store real estate. The fan-favorite dessert weighs a whopping 58 ounces — that’s 3 pounds and 10 ounces of pie. Costco’s beloved giant Kirkland … Read more
Welcome to the land of the fee and home of the bills. The price of the American Dream surpassed $5 million in 2025 – a staggering $600,000 more than in 2024 and nearly 50% higher than just two years ago, according to a new Investopedia study. The eye-watering $5,043,323 sum is the estimated total lifetime … Read more
Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more
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
A woman has taken to Reddit after being met with a rude shock after accepting an invitation to her friend’s birthday dinner. While she said she was excited to celebrate together, there was one thing she just couldn’t get past, and now she’s wondering who was at fault. “She has threatened to cancel the whole thing and I feel to blame” … Read more
Olive Garden’s fan-favorite menu item, Never Ending Pasta Bowl, is back for a limited time — and at a cheap price. In a time when food prices seem to be constantly rising, Olive Garden is doing its customers a favor by not only bringing back its beloved unlimited pasta promotion — starting Monday, Aug. 25 … Read more
His Majesty is pumping up the jam. King Charles has slashed the prices of his jams to less than half of what his estranged daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, charges for her As Ever preserves. The monarch, 76, has been selling jam at top grocery stores in the UK through his Duchy of Cornwall estate for years. … Read more
Here’s the new tea on AriZona. The brand’s iconic 99-cent iced tea may be increasing its price for the first time in decades. For more than 30 years, the beloved beverage held strong to its low price tag — surviving the pandemic, supply chain issues and recessions. Unfortunately, President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on … Read more