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Americans will spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween this year, but rising prices mean they’re getting less for their money. Costume and candy costs are up due to tariffs and inflation, with candy alone 8% higher. Average spending is $114.45 per person, $11 more than last year. Despite this, 73% of Americans still plan to celebrate. Consumer Alert: Halloween […]
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers are facing longer waits and mounting delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed an increase in sick calls among unpaid air traffic controllers, threatening the reliability of flight operations nationwide. TSA officers, also unpaid, continue screening 2.5 million passengers daily but warn of worsening delays. […]
A new Constellation Brands report projects beer sales will drop by $185 million and wine and spirits by $253 million in 2026. The decline is driven by shifting cultural attitudes toward alcohol, growing cannabis use, and rising health concerns. Studies show only 54% of Americans consumed alcohol in 2025, down from 67% in 2022, while […]
A 16-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times by an Uber driver in Dunwoody, Georgia. Police say the shooting followed a dispute over a canceled trip at a Waffle House, where the driver, 38-year-old Meredith Grundy, told five teens they couldn’t all fit in the car. The argument escalated when one […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, requiring major AI developers to publicly disclose safety and security protocols and to report serious incidents to the state. The law adds whistleblower protections for AI workers and lays groundwork for “CalCompute,” a state-run cloud aimed at research and oversight. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener after a broader effort […]
Two Delta Connection CRJ-900 jets clipped wings on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, injuring a flight attendant and damaging both planes. One aircraft was preparing for takeoff to Roanoke when it struck an arriving plane from Charlotte. The FAA said the Virginia-bound plane had been told to yield before the collision. The NTSB […]
Electronic Arts, publisher of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and “Battlefield,” agreed to a $210-per-share buyout led by Silver Lake Partners with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, valuing the transaction at $52.5 billion ($55 billion including debt). If completed, it would be the largest private equity–financed acquisition to date and end EA’s 36-year […]
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
Americans with employer-based health insurance are likely to see monthly premiums rise 6% to 7% in 2026, due to higher prices for specialty drugs and increasing use of medical services, according to a survey by consulting firm Mercer. The cost of health plans for employers will increase 6.5% next year, even once benefit design changes […]
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