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The phrase “Taco Tuesday” is being held hostage by a fast-food chain from Wyoming, but “it should belong to everyone,” attorneys representing Taco Bell claim in a petition filed Tuesday with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Taco Bell is urging the agency to cancel the trademark over the term currently owned …

Rising interest rates, inflation and unstable income are damaging the mental well-being of a growing number of Americans, according to a new survey from Bankrate.  Money was cited by 52% of survey participants as having a negative impact on their mental health. That’s more than any other factor cited, including concerns about …

Weight-loss business Jenny Craig is overhauling its business model four decades after the diet program first launched. The company plans to close its 600 centers across the U.S. and revamp itself as an e-commerce player, NBC News first reported.  “2023 marks the 40th anniversary since Jenny Craig started changing people’s lives …

Attorneys general in 17 states are urging the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the U.S. over …

The Washington Commanders football team is sending more than $200,000 in refunds to fans who paid security deposits for tickets to upcoming games but never had the money returned. The NFL team will also pay $425,000 to settle allegations of deceptive business practices centered on those security deposits, the Washington, …

U.S. job openings slipped to 9.9 million in February, the fewest since May 2021 and a sign that the labor market may be starting to cool. Vacancies fell from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department said Tuesday, notably in health care and in professional services, which includes managerial and …

After you’ve filed your taxes, waiting for weeks or months on end for your refund to show up in your bank account can be frustrating. But the IRS is warning of some “myths” in circulation that might sound appealing, but in fact won’t help figure out when your refund is …

In an uncertain economy, more brides and grooms and parents-to-be are absolving their guests of buying gifts.  Americans are aware of the duress high inflation and mounting job losses is creating for some — so when hosts say their friends’ presence is enough, it’s likely they actually mean it. “More …

Popular high-end cooler company Yeti is recalling roughly 1.9 million soft cooler bags and gear cases because magnets in their lining can detach, posing an ingestion risk and potentially leading to serious injury or death. The recalled Yeti bags have magnet-lined closures that can degrade or fail, thereby releasing the …

College students are encouraged to pursue their interests, ranging from aerospace engineering to theology. But those choices can have a profound impact on their job opportunities and career earnings, with some grads enjoying much higher incomes than others, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  It’s no surprise …