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He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire.

July 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire.
Long-tenured workers like cashier Tony Barzar are reliable, experienced and able to speed shoppers through a checkout line. Costco is willing to pay to keep them around.

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Bezos’ Space Venture Blue Origin Seeks $10 Billion in Funding Round

July 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bezos’ Space Venture Blue Origin Seeks $10 Billion in Funding Round
The round would be the first raised from external investors and value the company at $130 billion.

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Why Smucker’s $5 Billion Bet on the Twinkie Flopped

July 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Smucker’s $5 Billion Bet on the Twinkie Flopped
Problems arose from the snack’s 65-day shelf life as well as changing consumer habits

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White House Pressures Top U.S. Grocers on Beef Prices

July 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on White House Pressures Top U.S. Grocers on Beef Prices
An Agriculture Department official spoke last week with grocers including Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, according to people familiar with the matter.

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U.S. Retaliates Against Iran

July 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Retaliates Against Iran
Plus, Bernie Sanders encourages Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race, and WSJ’s game shows whether you can save a penalty kick.

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Democratic Lawmakers Probe Lutnick’s Possible Ties to Cantor Fitzgerald Deal

July 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Democratic Lawmakers Probe Lutnick’s Possible Ties to Cantor Fitzgerald Deal
The firm, previously led by the commerce secretary, helped USA Rare Earth raise private funds in connection with the U.S. government’s investment.

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World Cup Draws Record U.S. Viewership as 42 Million Watch USA vs. Belgium

July 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on World Cup Draws Record U.S. Viewership as 42 Million Watch USA vs. Belgium
Cinderella stories and game-deciding penalty shots have helped Americans fall in love with soccer.

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The Iran War Has Oil-Rich Alaska Freaked Out About $9 Gas

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Iran War Has Oil-Rich Alaska Freaked Out About $9 Gas
Trump’s energy agenda is poised to boost the industry, but Alaskans are reeling from war-driven price increases.

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Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren’t Resulting in Much Lower Fares

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren’t Resulting in Much Lower Fares
Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren’t rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil’s surge.

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Locals Are Clashing With Scientologists Over the Future of This Florida Downtown

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Locals Are Clashing With Scientologists Over the Future of This Florida Downtown
Clearwater residents and officials blame the church and its parishioners for buying properties and keeping them vacant; Scientologists say they have redevelopment in mind.

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  • Pentagon-Backed Oil Company Is Set to Vie for Chevron’s Crown in Venezuela
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  • Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change
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