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NBC News - Top stories
‘Friendly fraud’ has more consumers disputing charges
Social media videos are teaching consumers how to dispute credit charges, and now some are abusing that process in a scam called “friendly fraud.” Disputed charges cost businesses $11 billion last year, and that number is expected to grow. NBC ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Suspect fatally shot by park rangers at Yellowstone after allegedly making threats
An armed suspect who was allegedly making threats in Yellowstone National Park is dead following a shootout with rangers, the National Park Service said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
The Hill - Politics
Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks
Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand. -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Storm surge from Hurricane Beryl consumes pier in Grand Cayman
Storm surge brought on by Hurricane Beryl inundated a beach in Grand Cayman on Thursday, flooding a pier and sending waves crashing against the shore. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Barclays Sells German Consumer Finance Business to Austria's Bawag
Barclays said its Hamburg-based Consumer Bank Europe—which offers diversified retail banking services to the German and Austrian markets—will be bought for a small premium to net assets.Germany -
Financial Times - World
US consumer goods companies are losing upper hand on pricing
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price hikes are reaching the outer limits of the strategy -
MarketWatch - Business
How a burger-shack owner allegedly toppled a government and evaded taxes on $7 billion in U.S. military contracts
Douglas Edelman has been charged with hiding $350 million in income. He allegedly spent the money on yachts and an Austrian chalet. -
NBC News - Top stories
11-year-old sets two Long Island houses on fire in July 4th mishap, adult who provided fireworks arrested
Two homes on Long Island suffered extensive damage after a 33-year-old man allegedly gave an 11-year-old fireworks and told the child to ignite them, authorities said Friday. -
CNBC - Business
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can. -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how many calories the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner consumed
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.