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Bowlers sue Bowlero, alleging private equity–fueled monopoly “destroyed” America’s pastime

The action accuses bowling giant Lucky Strike Entertainment of illegally consolidating the bowling industry, driving up prices and degrading lane quality.

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Nike hit with lawsuit over tariff surcharges as consumers demand refunds

The case could become a major test of whether companies that passed tariff costs to consumers must return the money if those tariffs are later invalidated

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Five squeezes, one wallet: The pressures hitting U.S. consumers this week

American consumers are walking into the second week of May juggling a tighter set of trade-offs than at any point this year.

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Court ruling could force IRS to refund pandemic-era late fees to millions

The case is still in court but taxpayers should file a protective refund request now

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Consumer groups urge Congress to block ‘predatory’ bank charters, cap loan rates nationwide

Advocates are also pressing lawmakers to adopt a national 36% interest-rate cap and protect states’ rights to impose stricter lending limits.

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States crack down on ‘junk fees’ as regulators target hidden costs and drip pricing

States are expanding “all-in pricing” rules aimed at forcing businesses to disclose mandatory fees upfront rather than surprising consumers at checkout

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Siri wasn't so smart after all; Apple to pay $250 million to iPhone buyers

Apple promoted non-existent AI capabilities for its not-so-smartphones

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Livestream shopping boom sparks spending concerns as Whatnot surges

Fast-paced “live auction” shopping apps are exploding in the U.S., led by Whatnot, which blends social media, gaming and e-commerce

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Prediction markets pitched as side hustle — but most traders are losing money

More than 100,000 users on Polymarket lost at least $1,000 since early 2025, nearly double the number who made that much

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Predatory lender seeks bank charter, raising fears of nationwide 160% loans

Proposal comes amid broader push by high-cost lenders to obtain bank charters under federal regulators

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AI trading - good for the small investor? Or not?

The honest answer is: it depends enormously on how the small investor is using AI

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The U.S. owes more than it makes. Here's what that means for your wallet

The national debt has now surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. The effects are already showing up in your mortgage, your credit card bill, and your retirement.