What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign tourists at hot summer destinations

What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign tourists at hot summer destinations

(NEW YORK) -- Barcelona is among the top 20 summer destinations of 2024, and for anyone planning to visit the bustling Mediterranean metropolis known for its art and architecture, or other tourist-filled hotspots during high-season, there may be some additional costs to consider.Many countries across Europe including Spain, Greece, and…
Dr Pepper announces brand-new creamy coconut flavor

Dr Pepper announces brand-new creamy coconut flavor

(NEW YORK) -- Dr Pepper has a new flavor hitting stores soon to jumpstart the summer mood.The soda company announced that Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut and Creamy Coconut Zero Sugar drinks are coming to stores starting May 1."Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut brings together the perfect combination of the original 23…
Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp

Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp

(NEW YORK) -- Red Lobster is in hot financial waters, attempting to stay afloat by eyeing Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts after an endless shrimp promotion sank the seafood restaurant chain's bottom line, Bloomberg reported this week.According Bloomberg, the restaurant is considering filing for Chapter 11 on the…
Why the UAW vote at Volkswagen is significant for workers across US

Why the UAW vote at Volkswagen is significant for workers across US

(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) -- The United Auto Workers achieved a landmark victory last fall, when a strike against the Big 3 U.S. carmakers delivered substantial gains for nearly 150,000 employees.The UAW stands poised for its next major test this week: A union election at a foreign-owned car plant in the South,…
PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing ‘full sugar’

PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing ‘full sugar’

(NEW YORK) -- PepsiCo Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of some sugar-free and caffeine-free Schweppes Ginger Ale products because they contain "full sugar," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA said in a report earlier this month that the company voluntarily issued the recall on March 9.…
What parents should know about the new FAFSA

What parents should know about the new FAFSA

(NEW YORK) -- At the end of 2023, the federal government said it would update the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, better known as FAFSA, ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The change came three years after Congress mandated the update in 2020.But four months since the changes…
Why is Trump’s Truth Social stock plummeting?

Why is Trump’s Truth Social stock plummeting?

(NEW YORK) -- Shares of Truth Social soared after the company’s market debut last month -- but the stock price has plummeted since then.After vaulting from an initial offering price of about $50 to a peak of nearly $80 in late March, the share price has dropped a staggering 68%.…
Starbucks introduces new drink options adding a fiery twist to spring

Starbucks introduces new drink options adding a fiery twist to spring

(NEW YORK) -- Starbucks is unveiling brand-new Starbucks Refreshers with a fiery new spring twist.Starting Tuesday, April 16, Starbucks will unveil new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers in three different flavors: Spicy Dragonfruit, Spicy Pineapple, and Spicy Strawberry along with a new Spicy Cream Cold Foam, the coffee chain announced on Monday.According…
Gold prices hit a record high. What’s behind the surge?

Gold prices hit a record high. What’s behind the surge?

(NEW YORK) -- Shoppers are flocking to Costco for gold bars but they're hardly the only ones scooping up the precious metal.Investors drove gold prices to a record high on Friday, the latest surge in a 17% rally so far this year. Over that period, bullion prices have climbed more…