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Scam losses worldwide this year are $1 trillion. How to protect yourself. Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story included data provided to USA TODAY that misstated the amount lost to scams globally last year. It was $1.026 billion. Scammers have bilked victims worldwide out of a staggering $1.03 trillion in the last

Musk's 'golden ticket': Trump win could hand Tesla billionaire unprecedented power Elon Musk, who shelled out over $100 million and turned his social media platform X into an online megaphone to get out the vote for Donald Trump, has emerged as one of the presidential election’s biggest winners. The world’s richest man was the only

Lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts? This might be your last chance One day after Donald Trump’s election victory, investors sent bond yields sharply higher. The “Trump trade” is likely to keep rates for home loans rising, no matter what the Federal Reserve does on Thursday when it announces whether it will

Starbucks holiday menu 2024 returns with new refreshers, food items: See the full menu Starbucks unveiled its 2024 holiday menu Wednesday and it includes the return of popular seasonal beverages like the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte and Chestnut Praline Latte, in addition to new refreshers and pastries. The new items will be available beginning

McDonald's brings back Spicy Chicken McNuggets to menu in participating markets McDonald's is adding some spice to its menu: Spicy Chicken McNuggets that is. The spicy nuggets – breaded in a crispy tempura coating and spiced with cayenne and chili pepper – are returning to the fast-food chain for the first time since being available

What are the 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors. Question: What are America’s 20 highest-paid jobs?  Answer: Doctor.  It’s pretty much true: Of the 20 U.S. occupations with the highest average pay, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16 are some kind of doctor.  Pediatric surgeons earn $449,320 a year, on

Stocks jump on Election Day as investors eye outcome NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher in a broad rally on Tuesday after data signaled a solid economy, but investors braced for volatile trading this week as voting was underway in an extremely tight U.S. presidential election. The Institute for Supply Management said its non-manufacturing purchasing managers index, a gauge of the services

Trump Media stock halted three times, closes down on Election Day: What's next for DJT? On Election Day as voters headed to the polls, the wild fluctuations that have become the hallmark of Trump Media & Technology Group's stock continued their dizzying course. The parent company of Truth Social was halted three times for volatility.

Mars Wrigley brings back Snickers Trees, other 'festive' goodies before holidays Turns out, Reese's aren't the only candies that can transform into festive shapes. Mars Wrigley announced last week that its fan-favorite Snickers Trees − tree-shaped Snickers bars − are back for the holiday season, alongside some other treats in "festive" flavors and packaging. The

Mazda recalls over 150,000 vehicles: See affected models Mazda is issuing recalls for over 150,000 vehicles, including Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 models. The automotive manufacturer recalls 80,915 of its 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU). In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, Mazda said, “during

After likely quarter-point rate cut, Fed may slow pace of drops if inflation lingers After slashing its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point in September, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower rates by a more measured quarter point Thursday and several times next year as inflation continues to ease. But if

Is Rivian stock a millionaire maker? Investors weigh in. Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) has lost almost all its value in a short period, with shares down by an eye-watering 92% since hitting public markets in late 2021. However, the company still promises patient investors the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the