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April 3, 2026
Your Easter candy is still expensive — even with cheaper cocoa
Cocoa prices have plunged from last year's record highs — but shoppers are still paying more for Easter chocolate, Wells Fargo says.Why it matters: Once food companies raise prices, they're slow to...
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March 27, 2026
Trump's name is headed to dollar bills as cash use continues to decline
President Trump's signature is set to appear on U.S. currency — a first for a sitting president — as Americans use physical cash less than ever.Why it matters: Cash still carries outsized symbolic ...
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March 19, 2026
Why high beef prices are driving more Americans to steakhouses
Steak-hungry Americans are skipping the meat aisle — and heading to restaurants instead. Why it matters: Sky-high grocery prices, especially for beef, are reshaping how people consume one of the mo...
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March 18, 2026
USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is staring down a cash crunch within a year — just as its biggest customer, Amazon, prepares to sharply scale back deliveries.Why it matters: Even as major retailers build t...
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February 14, 2026
Gold and silver price swings are reshaping Valentine's Day jewelry
Valentine's Day jewelry is quietly changing as higher metal prices push brands to rethink materials and price points.Why it matters: This holiday could test whether shoppers care more about meaning...
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February 6, 2026
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics across Italy's time difference
The Winter Olympics return this week in Italy, where a six-hour time difference will shape two weeks of early-morning medal events and late-night finishes for U.S. viewers.The big picture: The Mila...
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February 3, 2026
Exclusive: Sen. Maggie Hassan presses AI toy company on child data privacy
A Democratic senator is demanding answers from an AI toy company accused of exposing tens of thousands of children's private conversations, according to a letter shared exclusively with Axios.Why i...
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