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Four former female employees have accused Smokey Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment by four the anonymous women who worked for the singer and his wife, Frances, for nearly 20 years. News of the lawsuit surfaced on Tuesday (May 6), and he briefly spoke with the Daily […]
The Trump administration has ended the de minimis exemption for low-value Chinese imports, affecting up to 4 million parcels daily. The change, effective May 2, is expected to raise prices and slow deliveries as tariffs up to 145% are applied. The move targets cheap imports that have undercut U.S. businesses, benefiting domestic manufacturers but straining […]
Nearly two in three Americans (64 percent) are more scared of running out of money than dying, a new study has found. The Allianz 2025 Annual Retirement Study, which surveyed 1,000 U.S. workers aged 25 plus, found that the majority of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers harbor fears about dwindling savings, namely when they stop […]
A growing number of Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to buy groceries, and more people are paying those bills late, according to new Lending Tree data released Friday. The figures are the latest indicator that some consumers are cracking under the pressure of an uncertain economy and are having trouble affording essentials such as groceries […]
The Trump administration is resuming federal student loan collections starting May 5, ending the pandemic-era pause in place since March 2020. This includes garnishing wages and withholding tax refunds from borrowers in default. Critics say the move could worsen financial strain for struggling families. While the Biden administration attempted broad loan forgiveness, most efforts were […]
Target’s chief executive officer met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell “very constructive and candid,” according to an update from his National Action Network. Two other NAN representatives, National […]
Coachella ticket prices are around $599, to experience headliners like Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, and Post Malone. But how are fans paying that in this economy? Thanks to payment plans, those steep costs are becoming increasingly manageable. This year, around 60% of general admission ticket buyers used Coachella’s in-house payment plan, which allowed fans to […]
With the cost of eggs up more than $3.00 from a year ago,11 million people are scrambling to find a cheaper option. The American Pet Products Association says 11 million U.S. households now own backyard chickens. That’s a 28% increase from 2023. But does the time, work, and cost you put into raising the birds […]
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers the deadline to file the your federal and state taxes is Tuesday, April 15. If you still need to file, there are several pieces of information you’ll need to file, including: an active email account (enables you to file electronically and keep track of […]
In this episode of the Wake Up Club After Show, Mama Mack discusses the importance of protecting your identity, even from family and friends who might have easy access to you. She also shares some stories from our WDKX front-line callers.
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