‘It’s not my fault’: Oakland Chinatown businesses say they’re fed up with the city for fining them thousands after vandals repeatedly graffiti their properties. Now they’re fighting back
Shop owners in Oakland’s Chinatown are fed up with vandals who repeatedly graffiti their stores and with city officials who keep fining them for it. It’s a never-ending cycle: the walls are spray-painted and employees paint over it, only for the tags to reappear. But the city doesn’t seem to be going after the taggers. […]
Florida firefighters rushed to evacuate 60 residents from high-rise after a massive crack was spotted in one of its columns — why the state still faces safety challenges post-Surfside
In early May, construction crews working in the parking garage of South Beach III Condominiums in Clearwater, Florida, spotted a "several‑foot‑wide crack” in a concrete support pillar. As CBS News reports, they immediately flagged the structural concern, eager to prevent another tragedy like the 2021 condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, which killed 98 people. Within two hours, […]
California woman suing Costco for $14M after she says a liquor cabinet display fell on her, leaving her with serious injuries — what to know if you’re ever injured due to a store’s negligence
A woman in Santa Rosa, California, is taking legal action against Costco, seeking more than $14 million in damages after she says a display cabinet fell on her and caused lasting injuries. The lawsuit, filed by Sadie Novotny, stems from a March 22 incident at the local Costco warehouse. Court filings reviewed by ABC 7 […]
A ‘dark cloud’ is now hanging over the cruise ship industry as complaints of crimes aboard ships have risen in recent years — here’s how to stay safe while setting sail
Complaints of crimes and missing person reports on cruises that dock at U.S. ports have surged in recent years, fueling what one security expert calls a “dark cloud” over an industry eager to protect its reputation. Department of Transportation figures show 48 alleged incidents between Jan. 1 and March 30 of this year: 23 reports […]
I’m 45 years old and thought I’d signed up for a ‘free’ prostate exam — until I was hit with a surprise $1,300 bill. Here’s how to avoid getting caught in this common medical trap
The visit itself seems routine — the doctor arrives on time, mentions the word “screening” repeatedly, and discusses your medical history. However, a week later, you receive a shocking bill. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest […]
Utah’s largest mansion — complete with Disney-themed rooms, a Star Wars-style tunnel and 65-seat theater — goes to auction for $8 million in rural Hyrum. But will it sell?
If you’ve ever wanted the Disney-style experience without the lines, there’s a mansion in Utah that may have caught your eye. A 154-acre estate in Hyrum — Utah’s largest private residence — that went up for auction on June 13. The sprawling home features more than 70,000 square feet of space, including a five-level, 10-bedroom […]
I said I’d cosign an auto loan for my parents and gave them all my details for the paperwork — but then they went to the dealer without me and got completely ripped off. What happens now?
It’s enough to leave any adult child fuming with frustration. You agreed to cosign a car loan for your parents with normal expectations — a limit on how much they’d spend, say $23,000, and an understanding you’d actually get to sign the loan. You hand over your information to help with initial paperwork, then you […]
I wanted to spare my kids the burden of student debt — but I made 1 huge mistake with their 529 plan. What I’d do differently if I could go back (and what you can learn from my missteps)
Imagine you’re a diligent parent who, haunted by your own student debt, maxes out a 529 college savings plan for your kids every year to afford a pricey private college. Then life veers off script: Your kids picked more affordable in‑state schools, graduated early and even received help from a generous grandparent. Don’t miss I’m […]
‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
I’m 24, debt-free, and earning my first steady salary. My dream is to own a house — but I’ve heard I should max out an IRA before building up a down payment. Which path do I choose?
Suppose you’re 24 and earning a steady salary for the first time in your life. Your goal is clear: save $10,000 per year and eventually buy a house. But like many in their 20s, you’re unsure whether you should prioritize retirement savings or homeownership. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]