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Self‑Checkout Theft on the Rise: 27% Admit to Shoplifting, Millennials Lead

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A new LendingTree survey revealed that 27% of U.S. adults have taken an item at a self‑checkout without scanning it, a jump from 15% in...

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Renderings Reveal Wanamaker Building’s Future: Retail, Lofts, Rooftop Bar

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Renderings released by the building’s owner give a rare glimpse into how Philadelphia’s iconic Wanamaker Building could look in the future. The 13th...

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Business News Economic News

Fed to Cut Rates Again Amid Data Blackout and Tariff Uncertainty

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates Wednesday for the third time this year. Data Blackout Dims the Fed’s View Traders...

Eileen standing outside Walmart with a nostalgic look and a faded shopping cart in front of her under a warm autumn glow.

Business News Consumer News Retail

Walmart Shifts to Affluent Shoppers as Prices Rise and Inflation Persists

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

At a Walmart in North Bergen, New Jersey, an 86‑year‑old retiree named Eileen Gowlak stood outside a store in November and watched prices climb. "I...

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Business News Consumer News

Mondelez Introduces Sugar‑Free Oreos in U.S., Expanding Healthy Snack Lineup

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In a move that is sure to excite fans of the iconic cookie, Mondelez announced that Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will hit U.S....

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Warner Bros. Discovery Rides Golden Globe Glory as Paramount Launches $108B Takeover Bid

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

On a bright Monday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) celebrated a surge of Golden Globe nominations while a hostile takeover bid from Paramount surged...

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Business News Economy Financial News

Fed Cuts Rate to 3.6%, Sparking Ripples Across Savings, Mortgages, and Jobs

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark interest rate by a quarter‑point for the third time since September, setting the key rate at...