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Thousands of checking and savings clients say they never saw a warning before their profiles vanished. Wells Fargo has quietly started shutting down accounts that show no customer‑initiated activity for at least 16 consecutive months. The move, which began in April, is meant to satisfy state unclaimed‑property laws and cut the risk of fraud. Yet many of … Read more
The warehouse club, praised by loyalists as “better than Costco,” will return to its Massachusetts roots this winter—sparking hundreds of jobs and signaling a coast‑to‑coast building spree. BJ’s Wholesale Club will anchor the new Springfield Crossing shopping center on Boston Road, reviving the long‑shuttered Eastfield Mall site and hiring 100‑150 employees. The winter‑2025 debut marks the Marlborough‑based chain’s … Read more
A broken adjuster mount could gouge the rear tire and cause sudden pressure loss, federal safety officials warn, prompting one of the company’s largest recalls in years. Harley‑Davidson riders who own a 2018‑2024 Softail may want to schedule a service visit—fast. The Milwaukee icon is pulling back 82,117 bikes after the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more
A 60‑day suspension of the Treasury Offset Program stalls debt collections, easing fears for millions of Social Security recipients facing possible cuts. Retirees who rely on monthly benefits just caught a break. Federal officials have delayed re‑starting the Treasury Offset Program, which withholds up to 15 percent of a beneficiary’s check to repay federal student loans … Read more
Could the coin rattling in your cup holder pay for a beachfront condo? This story explains why one wartime error cent has collectors—and ordinary folks—checking every handful of change. For decades the United States Mint struck more than 25 billion Lincoln Wheat Pennies. Almost all still buy only a stick of gum, yet several dates, mintmarks … Read more
An everyday till count ended in a life‑changing windfall after Steve Whitmore spotted a gleaming rarity hiding among the quarters. Steve Whitmore thought he was just setting up for another morning shift in South Conway, Arkansas. Instead, a single half‑dollar tucked in his register turned an ordinary Tuesday into a headline‑making payday worth $3.21 million. How a routine cash‑drawer … Read more
Confirmed by the government | IRS begins seizing bank accounts and property from delinquent taxpayersShort on time? Here’s the gist: the tax agency has activated its most aggressive tools against Americans who ignored repeated warnings—meaning frozen funds and seized cars could be next. Americans who skipped their tax bills during the 2025 filing season face … Read more
Trustees warn that more than 60 million retirees and families could see smaller checks if lawmakers fail to shore up the program’s main trust fund. The clock is ticking for America’s biggest safety‑net program. A fresh report from Social Security’s trustees says the retirement trust fund will be empty by 2033, slicing monthly payments by 23 percent … Read more
Armadillo Willy’s trims four‑decade footprint to a single San Mateo location, stunning longtime brisket lovers across Silicon Valley. Barbecue fans who grew up on Armadillo Willy’s mesquite‑kissed ribs woke up to a shock this week: the homegrown chain has quietly closed its Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Blossom Hill smokehouses, keeping only the San Mateo store running. After 40 years of wood‑fired pride, … Read more
A bishop’s lost jewel, clad in 18‑karat gold and guarded by twin lions, reappears after seven centuries to illuminate medieval trade and faith. The rediscovery of a reddish‑purple sapphire ring at Zvolen Castle, central Slovakia, is rewriting what we thought we knew about medieval luxury. Found by a treasure hunter in 2001 but studied only … Read more
House measure would scrap the special FERS supplement, trimming thousands of dollars from longtime employees’ expected income. For Michele Santa Maria, who spent 35 years guiding Social Security claimants through red tape, the promise of a full pension plus a bridge payment from 57 to 62 made the long days worthwhile. Now that bridge is cracking. A … Read more
The beloved sports bar for bikers closed its doors for good on June 21, leaving its fans fighting for one last round. After a quarter of a century of cold beers, live riffs, and nights of chrome motorcycles, the Sidecar Cafe in Memphis served its last pint on Saturday, June 21. The iconic Whitten Road … Read more
Paper tags disappear under HB 718 as state cracks down on fraud. Starting July 1, 2025, the familiar paper temporary tag becomes history in Texas. House Bill 718 demands that all vehicles—whether newly purchased, in transit, or on a test drive—carry metal license plates that can’t be faked with a home printer. Motorists, dealers, and county offices all … Read more
Starting with iOS 26, U.S. travelers will be able to flash a passport stored in Apple Wallet and skip digging out paper documents at select domestic checkpoints. Apple’s next iPhone update will bring a feature many fliers have been waiting for: the option to create a secure digital version of a U.S. passport that the Transportation Security … Read more
Roughly 600,000 residents stand to collect a Permanent Fund Dividend that is 30 percent higher than last year. Alaska’s 43‑year‑old Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is about to drop another round of cash. If your online status shows “Eligible‑Not Paid,” a $1,702 transfer—$1,403 in regular earnings plus a $298 energy‑relief bonus—could hit your bank account in a … Read more
New 3.4‑ounce enforcement targets creamy cheeses, hummus, and other spreadables that travelers often pack for flights. The Transportation Security Administration has quietly tightened its liquid‑and‑gel rules, singling out seven everyday snacks that many passengers toss into a backpack without a second thought. Anyone caught with more than 3.4 ounces of these foods in a carry‑on risks … Read more
Discovery of a 1,000‑ton deposit could redraw the global gold map and hand Beijing a powerful economic lever. China has confirmed the largest gold find ever recorded—an extraordinary ore body beneath Pingjiang County, Hunan, holding an estimated 1,000 metric tons worth more than $80 billion. If commercial mining hits its stride, the country’s influence over bullion markets may … Read more
Retailer says the move affects about 2 percent of its U.S. footprint and will free up cash for store upgrades. Kroger stunned shoppers Friday, June 20, by announcing that 60 of its 2,731 supermarkets will close in waves through late 2026. The Cincinnati‑based chain has not yet released a location list, leaving many communities to wonder whether … Read more
The Social Security Administration has green‑lit several underused strategies that could add real dollars to the wallets of pensioners living on modest benefits. Choosing when to claim Social Security is tough, but living on a fixed check that no longer stretches as far can be tougher. Thousands of low‑pension retirees now have a fresh chance … Read more
Federal trustees warn that the nation’s two cornerstone safety‑net programs are on a faster collision course with insolvency than anyone hoped. Their June 18, 2025 report says Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will be emptied in 2033—three years earlier than last year’s outlook—while the combined Social Security retirement and disability funds reach zero in 2034. Millions of retirees, workers, and … Read more