Photo: Guinnessworldrecords and Canva The “Instant-delivery era” is often criticised for its obsession with convenience, but did you know, over a century ago, there used to be a “postal delivery service” that sounds almost impossible today! Well, you may be trusting the delivery agent with your super-expensive purchases, however, we’re pretty sure you won’t trust…
After weeks of warnings that the Iran war would drive up U.S. food prices, the numbers are finally in: According to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the category it calls “food at home,” otherwise known as your grocery store bill, rose 0.7% in April. That increase marked the biggest one-month jump…
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Carlos Barquero | Moment | Getty Images The interest rates on federal student loans are likely to slightly increase in the 2026-27 academic year, according to an exclusive analysis provided to CNBC by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Federal student loan rates are typically fixed for the life of the loan. An uptick in interest rates will…
Dr. Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, ending a controversial tenure at the health agency. Makary is “a wonderful man and he’s going to be off, and the assistant, the deputy, is taking over temporarily,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. He added, “He’s going to go on, and he’s…
High-profile romances often crash on logistics. Kim’s empire demanded L.A.; Pete’s comedy career thrived in New York. Add four kids, ex-spouse drama, and media glare—sustainability was tough. Their opposites-attract vibe fueled fireworks, not foundations. Both moved on gracefully, preserving mutual respect. Kim refocused on family and business; while Pete kept busy with work. What’s your…
As the contest celebrates its 70th edition this year, though, the spectacle garnering the most discussion is happening offstage. Five countries — Spain, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland and the Netherlands — have pulled out of the contest over the continued participation of Israel, driving the number of participants to its lowest level since 2003. The winner…
A customer shops for produce in an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Traders moved further away Tuesday from expecting any Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and in fact began anticipating a higher probability that the next move would be a hike. Following a hotter-than-expected inflation…
Credit card balances fell in the first quarter of 2026, decreasing by $25 billion, to $1.25 trillion, according to a new report on household debt by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released Tuesday. Still, that’s a 5.9% jump from a year earlier. At the same time, mortgage debt, auto loans and home equity lines of credit…
A United Airlines plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport on March 23, 2026. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year labor contract with 31% average raises to base pay by August and other improvements, marking the last of the major carriers with unionized flight crews to reach…