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Artist Wyland, inset, talks about his "Whaling Wall" mural being painted over.
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News Jun 17

His whale mural was painted over for the World Cup. Now this artist is suing for $25 million

On the verge of soccer’s big event, FIFA has a whale-sized David versus Goliath clash, but this one’s off the pitch.

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‘A fool and his money are soon parted’: Barron Trump-backed beverage company is charging $39 for a 12-pack

The release of yerba mate drink SOLLOS was tinged with controversy over the cost of the beverage, and its link to President Donald Trump’s youngest son.

Side-by-side collage of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk

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Elon Musk's $1 trillion fortune is so vast that Jeff Bezos is now closer in wealth to the average American

SpaceX founder Elon Musk just became the first person in history to surpass a net worth of $1 trillion, putting him in a wealth category of his own.

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Pool deck of a Carnival cruiseship

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A Calif. nurse downed 14 tequila shots on a Carnival cruise, blacked out and sued. A Miami jury just gave her $300K

The woman’s lawyer said that she had purchased a drink package that allows cruise passengers 15 alcoholic drinks in 24 hours.

A daughter and a mother looking at a laptop

Managing Money 93.3k views

Her parents gave her a credit card at 16 to build credit. She found $40K in debt on it 6 years later

Authorized users on credit cards follow different rules than the primary account holders.

A photo of Donald Trump checking his watch

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A couple's $640 'limited edition' Trump watch arrived spelling 'RUMP' — the company's $800 apology came with a catch

A couple bought what they thought could become a collectible Trump-branded watch. But the watch read “RUMP” instead of “TRUMP,” and the company credit came with strings attached.

Shawn Hemberger standing in front of her van.

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A Florida mom traded her car for a used van — 2 months later, she has no title.

Legally, sellers have to transfer a car title in 30 days. But problems behind the scenes can leave you without a title for longer

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A photo of someone using tap-to-pay with a smartphone

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A Chicago woman stopped to hear a stranger's story outside Target — then $5,000 vanished from her account

Ghost tapping is a digital version of pickpocketing, where scammers exploit contactless payment technology in your tap-enabled card or phone. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Real Estate 74.4k views

Florida property taxes nearly doubled to $60B since 2019 — now DeSantis wants to scrap them entirely

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed eliminating property taxes on primary residences in Florida. But, if it pans out, not just anyone will be able to reap the benefits.

An older white man and woman sit next to each other on the couch looking stressed

Managing Money 64.2k views

'The conflicted middle': Half of America belongs to a new financial class where you still feel broke despite good income

The 'conflicted middle' isn't struggling financially, but it isn't feeling secure either.

Kathryn Detweiler told CBS News that she lost $20,000 to a fake job scam that started with a simple text message.

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'They will just milk you until you're dry': New Yorker loses $20,000 to a fake job offer that started with a simple text

This woman says she lost thousands after falling for a fake recruiter scam – here’s how to protect yourself from the fast-growing fraud trend sweeping the U.S.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks at the White House / Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at a press conference in Iran.

News 49.9k views

Iranian leader warns of 'brand new' financial crisis hitting America — mocks 5% Treasury yield and $39T debt

'So you’re funding Hegseth the failed TV host at rates unheard of since 2007, so he can cosplay as Secretary of War in our backyard in Hormuz?'

Mark Zuckerberg looking shellshocked outside a courtroom

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Morale is so bad at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta even the company's own CTO admits it's 'probably the worst it's ever been'

Andrew “Boz” Bosworth said the only time he could remember the mood being worse than it is currently was back in 2018, during the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

A woman thinking

Managing Money 44.9k views

44% of homeowners say renting is easier — but for retirees on fixed income, the math isn't that simple

Renting in retirement isn't giving up — for many downsizing homeowners, it can mean more liquidity, fewer surprises and a housing cost that actually fits a fixed income.

An older man with short, gray hair and glasses is resting on a cane.

News 44.9k views

Social Security benefits capped at $50,000 under new, painful proposal. Shockproof your portfolio before it gets signed

A tight cap on annual benefits could impact a growing number of retirees over time. Protect yourself before this proposal becomes reality.

Suze Orman says common social media advice could devastate your Social Security earnings.

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'Please listen up': Suze Orman says popular Social Security advice is pushing you to make a mistake 'you can never undo'

“Claim Social Security at 62” may be trending online, but Suze Orman isn’t a fan. Learn why Orman is begging you to wait longer before claiming your federal benefits.

Maryellyn Musselman and SpaceX

Investing 35.6k views

A mariner put 10% of her paycheck into SpaceX for 2 years. As it goes public — she won't say what her shares are worth

Thousands already hold SpaceX shares ahead of the world’s biggest and most-anticipated IPO — and many will likely be cashing in