We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

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Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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He needed someone to pick up his kid. So he created an Uber for babysitters.

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Scott Klipper, 39, vibe coded Trot My Tot, where parents can find short-term nannies for one-off gigs.

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Scott Klipper needed to be in two places at once.

What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown

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A US Citizenship and Immigration Services mockup of a green card.
A US Citizenship and Immigration Services mockup of a green card.

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Why your barbecue will cost more this summer (and it's not just beef prices)

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People around a grill at a barbecue
Rising costs of beef, propane, and other items might make Americans' cookouts costly this summer.

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Forgotten passwords, misclassified handbags: Businesses face headaches getting tariff refunds

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A ship loaded with shipping containers sails through turquoise water as cranes and other port infrastructure sit in the distance.
Some businesses are still trying to access a government website to file for refunds for Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Trump's plan to limit student-loan forgiveness for public servants is inching closer to borrowers

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President Donald Trump's plan to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting closer to reality.

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Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit'

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A Department of Homeland Security logo next to a sign for US Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Trump administration's recent order, which would require immigrants to return to their home country to apply for a green card, will not apply to those who provide an "economic benefit" to the US.

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Shein acquiring Everlane feels like the end of the millennial sustainable fashion dream

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everlane store in new york city
Millennial darling Everlane was bought by Shein.

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Walmart just gave a price warning to shoppers

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Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Walmart said its new revenue streams allow it to hold prices more steady in the face of rising fuel costs.

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Trump's IRS settlement bars the agency from pursuing unpaid tax claims it may have against him, his family, or businesses

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President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump

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