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Amazon suffered more than $700,000 in losses at the hands of one refund fraud ring indicted last year, according to court documents.

In the unregulated world of vloggers, children are, for the most part, not entitled to a single cent they help earn. We spoke to creators—and the child of a mommy blogger—to understand how this unusual family business actually works.

The fossil fuel industry has known for decades that recycling alone won't solve the plastic crisis. But it's spending millions to convince the public otherwise.

Indian weddings are typically lavish, multi-day celebrations that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some couples are moving away from that.

Fueled by private equity and a subscription-based business model, the auto wash industry is flooding the US with new outlets. Some towns and cities have had enough.

If you’re a player or casual observer, the video game industry seems to have it all. Yet growth is now illusory, layoffs abundant, and game/studio shutdowns common. Why? And how might things change?

The snow business is anything but chill, with record prices, record skiers, and record revenues.

In the last 10 years, New York City went from having two observation decks to five. Since 2015, we’ve seen One World Trade Center, One Vanderbilt, and 30 Hud...

Costco Food Database, the #1 resource on all things Costco food, including honest reviews, prices, calories, cooking directions, and pro tips!

US Steel agreeing to sell itself to Japan’s Nippon Steel set off a firestorm of criticism.

Do you tip more or less often that the average American? Tipping, although seemingly small, plays a significant role in our daily financial decisions. Understanding when and how much to tip in different settings is more than just a social norm; it's a practical aspect of budgeting and financial planning. This is especially relevant for high school students who are beginning to navigate the world of money management and consumer responsibility.

It turns out shoplifting isn’t spiraling out of control, but lawmakers are pushing for tougher penalties for low-level and nonviolent crimes anyway.

Every quest reward or sellable item in an MMO generates more gold that goes into the economy, causing inflation as the gold becomes more common and less valu...

What are Gen Z's favorite brands? Here are the top 5 brands for apparel, footwear, and handbags, according to U.S. teens in September 2023.

Stop with the salt: adding a dash of water to coffee beans before grinding them could be the secret to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated goodness, new research suggests.

Two mathematicians say they can guarantee you a lottery win — though it's unlikely to make you rich.

It’s the new year, and with it, it appears Costco is bringing a new item to its food court while also replacing another.

Customers camped outside Target, jumped behind the cashier’s counter, and raced each other to grab limited edition Stanley tumblers in pink and red.

By DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writer) Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Americans are…

The promise of self-checkout has meant that customers can avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items. But it has also meant shoppers griping about clunky technology.

At the dozens of bin stores that have popped up around the country, returned goods are getting a second life.

The US no longer has the most chain cafés, and in China, Starbucks no longer dominates.

The U.S. military runs more than 3,000 slot machines on U.S. military bases overseas even though the rate of problem gamblers in the military is thought to be around twice that the general population.

Cocoa shortages have caused the coveted candy ingredient to trade at its steepest price in decades, and consumers aren’t having it.

Expect prices for chocolate and shares in its manufacturers to continue along opposing directions of travel

As if a sugar shortage wasn't enough, now a cocoa shortage will surely put a damper on your holiday spirits as cocoa futures reach a record high not seen in more than four decades.

Compare your tipping habits with those of the overall public by visiting Tipping Point, the small town with a big-city feel.

Kraft cheese, Jell-O and Twinkies are iconic American brands that are lucky to be alive. Here's the story of how they became dinner table staples - and why t...

People and businesses rely on clear roads for several months out of the year, but salt corrosion is costing us billions of dollars.