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Family says Norwegian will reimburse costs after getting stranded in Alaska during excursion mishap
(NEW YORK) -- A cruise vacation through Alaska turned into a travel nightmare for one Oklahoma family who got stranded without their belongings after a mishap with a local excursion caused them to miss their ship's boarding window.The Gault family, including six young kids and a 78-year-old grandmother, are now…
Crypto is here to stay, but don’t trust its get-rich-quick persona, author says
(NEW YORK) -- Writer, entrepreneur, and influencer Nathaniel "Nat" Eliason sat down with ABC News to discuss his new book, "Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance."Eliason needed to make money quickly, so he turned to the most promising get-rich-quick opportunity at the time, crypto.…
Trump’s Truth Social stock soars after assassination attempt
(NEW YORK) -- Shares of former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social soared in early trading on Monday, extending a rally that began in the immediate aftermath of an assassination attempt two days earlier.In early trading on Monday, shares climbed about 30% to a price of $40. That…
Good American CEO Emma Grede shares her strategies for success
(NEW YORK) -- Emma Grede, a British entrepreneur and the mastermind behind brands like SKIMS and Good American is sharing her secrets on how she built a successful career.Grede is CEO of Good American, a fashion line on which she partners with Khloé Kardashian, serves as chairperson of the nonprofit…
AT&T says hacker stole some data from ‘nearly all’ wireless customers
(NEW YORK) -- AT&T has announced that the company believes a hacker stole records of calls and texts from nearly all of AT&T’s wireless customers, according to a financial filing from the company.“The data does not contain the content of calls or texts, personal information such as Social Security numbers,…
Inflation cooled in June, outperforming economists’ expectations
(WASHINGTON) -- Consumer prices rose 3.0% in June compared to a year ago, extending a monthslong stretch of progress in the fight to slow price increases. The latest inflation reading outperformed economists' expectations.Inflation has cooled for four consecutive months, reversing a surge in prices that took hold at the outset…
Sam’s Club slashes sign-up fee, but consider these Costco perks and savings
(NEW YORK) -- Costco's warehouse retail competitor Sam's Club has recently ramped up efforts for customer retention.Both big-box stores are beloved for selling high-quality items at lower price points, which offers shoppers an easy way to buy in bulk and save some money.Now, Sam's Club has slashed its sign-up price…
McDonald’s unveils new Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry, more hot menu updates
(NEW YORK) -- McDonald's has a new frozen treat on its menu that's perfect for customers looking to beat the heat.On Tuesday, the Golden Arches announced the newest McFlurry flavor hitting McDonald's menus nationwide, Kit Kat Banana Split.The fast food chain said the new dessert is made with a base…
TSA sets new single-day record with more than three million travelers at airport security
(NEW YORK) -- The high volume of travelers in the United States passing through airport security after their Fourth of July getaways helped set a new single-day screening record for the Transportation Security Administration.On Sunday, July 7, TSA officers screened 3,013,413 people at checkpoints nationwide, which surpassed the previous record…
How home-swapping has helped travelers save on vacation: What to know about the travel trend
(NEW YORK) -- More travelers are turning away from hotels and short-term rental properties to instead explore the growing trend of home exchanges.If it sounds familiar, you've most likely seen the hit 2006 rom-com The Holiday, where the two leading ladies swap living situations, one leaving her Los Angeles mansion…
