We all knew this was coming. The apps were a warning, and so were the ATMs that looked smarter than some people you know. Add AI into the mix, and suddenly, walking into a branch now feels like wandering into a video store after everyone started streaming. And let’s be honest: when was the last time you actually stepped into a bank branch? For most, the answer is somewhere between “I don’t ...
Popular Multi-State Casino Group Folds Under Massive Debt and Weak Economy
What looked like a victory lap turned into a hard stop. Maverick Gaming, the casino group that stitched card rooms into a network across Washington, Nevada, and Colorado, just filed for bankruptcy. They did this on July 14. They just entered a Texas courtroom and quietly filed for Chapter 11 protection. Years of debt finally caught up, and when spending slowed, there was no cushion left. A ...
Why Everyone’s Suddenly Obsessed with Thrifting, Couponing, and Stocking Up
Walk into any store, and something feels off. Shelves are picked over. Coupons fly like confetti. Your neighbor just bragged about bulk beans. You start to wonder, why is everyone suddenly obsessed with saving? Is it panic? A trend? Or is something bigger going on that we’re not saying out loud? Let's find out! 1. It’s Not Just a Trend, It’s a Movement This isn’t just some cute internet ...
Why Boomers and Gen Z Alike Are Struggling to Afford the Basics
They told us if we worked hard, we’d be fine. Boomers believed it. Gen Z wanted to. But now everyone’s comparing coupons, watching thermostats like hawks, and whispering sweet nothings to their credit scores. The dream hasn’t died; it simply raised the rent and turned off the fridge. Somehow, two generations on opposite sides of the meme war have found themselves standing in the ...
Worker Awarded $75M After Refrigerant Leak Injures Handyman at U.S. Supermarket
One moment you're fixing a leak in a supermarket freezer, the next you're waking up with your hand mangled and your life flipped upside down. That’s what happened to Brian Mierendorf, a handyman just doing his job; until an illegal refrigerant turned that job into a nightmare worth $75 million. Read on to learn more. Overview of the Case Brian Mierendorf was working at a Fred Meyer store ...
Fashion Fails: The Trends We Hope Stay in the Past
Fashion isn’t always forward. Sometimes it trips, faceplants, and leaves us with photographic evidence we’ll regret forever. We want to look at some of the most infamous fashion fails of the past that deserve exile. Permanent exile. Join us as we drag these fashion flops into the light for one last cringe. 1. The Return of Low-Rise Jeans Thought these were locked away with MySpace ...
Blame It on the Bill: How Tariffs Could Wipe Out Your Summer Budget
You finally penciled in that lake trip. Maybe a few concerts. Some backyard grilling if the budget stretched. But now? Everything suddenly feels more expensive. And no, it’s not just your imagination. While you were picking out pool floats, Washington was busy cooking up something else…tariffs. The kind that sneak into prices without warning. Nobody really warned you either. But buried in ...
New Laws Taking Effect in July Will Quietly Change Life in California
You probably didn’t notice, but California just flipped a quiet switch. On July 1, 2025, a fresh batch of laws crept into daily life: no fireworks, no grand speeches, just fine print with big consequences. From renters to road warriors, bar hoppers to bargain hunters, nearly everyone’s getting touched.Some of it’s progress, some of it’s patchwork, all of it’s permanent. These aren’t headline ...