The US Sun

A THRIFTY shopper shared a surprise grocery haul after her cart cost less than expected. With inflation pushing people to tighten belts, the shopper recommended Aldi to help with the crunch. Aldi is known for its affordable goods, but shopper Tabby shared just how cheap a load of groceries can...

Aldi shopper stunned after revealing $106 grocery haul and claims chain is more ‘affordable’ than Walmart and Target

WALMART shoppers were in disbelief when a customer shared multiple pairs of jeans she found priced at 50 cents and $1. Walmart is known for its low prices, but customers were suspicious of extremely low-priced jeans a shopper shared on Facebook. Teeyaj (@bargainshopwithteeyaj) shared a video of multiple Jordache kids...

I found Walmart’s 50 cents jeans thanks to its hidden clearance – people always miss out because they don’t use my trick

THE CEO of Walmart has acknowledged the high costs of products at the retailer. During Walmart's Q2 2025 earnings call, the chain's CEO Doug McMillon emphasized the company’s commitment to offering value to customers through a strategic focus on lowering costs. "We’re fighting back on that aggressively, because we...

Walmart CEO will ‘fight back aggressively’ to bring down prices for shoppers after revealing costs ‘need to come down’

Parade

It even comes with free kitchen utensils.

Walmart Is Selling an 'Amazing' $300 Nonstick Cookware Set for Only $75—but Hurry, Shoppers Are Rushing to Buy It

Hendersonville, NC

A FURIOUS Walmart shopper has hit out at the retailer, claiming their checkout process is disorganized and inefficient. The chain's reliance on self-checkout in several stores across the US has been a source of controversy for many. Shoppers have flooded to social media to complain about understaffed stores and long...

‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers

Houston, TX

The Independent

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot after he approached “suspicious” people on his street in Houston, leaving behind his two children and wife, who is eight months pregnant, authorities say. The incident occurred on August 10 at 12.30am when the husband, later identified as Osvaldo Casas, confronted “suspicious person(s) on his street”, Houston police said.The night before, the family had reported that one of their cars had been vandalized, according to KHOU11, and noticed a black vehicle in the neighborhood. The following night, a neighbor called police to report that a black vehicle was driving slowly through the area, according...

Husband dies in pregnant wife’s arms after being attacked while confronting car vandals

Aldi diehards anticipate the crop of Aldi Finds that pop up every month. New products, ranging from seasonal twists on beloved snacks to decor lining the store's "Aisle of Shame," are a big part of what keep shoppers interested—and let’s be real, nobody can resist a little bit of novelty.

This Aldi Dip Is So Good, Customers Demanded It Become Part of the Permanent Lineup

Business Insider

Delivery workers for Instacart and Walmart's Spark say all the locked-up merchandise at stores means delivering orders on time is hard.

Some Walmart and Walgreens stores are locking up so much stuff that delivery workers are avoiding them

Vice President Kamala Harris will call for a federal ban on food and grocery price gouging on Friday. Within her first 100 days in office, the Democratic presidential candidate will push for the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price gouging” by food companies to prevent them from “unfairly jacking up prices on consumers,” her campaign said Wednesday. Harris also wants to provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general with the authority to impose stiff penalties on corporations that violate such a ban.

Kamala Harris's plan to lower your grocery bills includes a ban on corporate 'price gouging'

GOBankingRates

Have you ever thought about shopping for groceries at discount retailers to save money? According to a June 2024 GOBankingRates survey, nearly 55% of overall Americans said that they do not purchase...

8 Grocery Items That Are Better Deals at Dollar Tree Than at Aldi or Walmart

Home Depot says consumers are feeling crummy about the economy, and they’re dishing out less to remodel their homes.

Home Depot issues a warning about the economy

Axios

Walmart is slashing prices amid broader signs that the inflation crisis is over. Why it matters: The nation's biggest retailer is aiming to extend its competitive advantage by discounting products at a time when consumers are looking for deals. Between the lines: Walmart said today that it has cut prices...

Walmart cutting prices as inflation slows

Detroit, MI

Canton, MI

New York Post

A father of two young girls was allegedly shot dead by a neighbor who angrily confronted him after his daughter “touched the mulch” in his yard while the family was on a walk in their suburban Michigan neighborhood.

Nathan Morris, 35, was on a walk with his wife and daughters, ages 2 and 5, near their home in Canton just before noon Saturday when police say their neighbor Deveraux Christopher Johnson, 47, confronted him and the two got into an argument, Fox 2 Detroit reported. 

Johnson was reportedly upset that Morris’ daughter “touched the mulch” on his property, the Michigan GOP...

Beloved dad shot dead by neighbor after daughter ‘touched the mulch’ while on family walk: report

The phrase “go woke, go broke” has become a popular cautionary slogan among critics who believe that companies paying too much attention to social justice or progressive causes risk alienating their customer base. Here’s a look at 20 U.S. companies that faced backlash after taking stands on various issues.

Go Woke, Go Broke: 20 US Companies That Regretted Doing the Right Thing

Fox News

The reporter who scooped that the Harris campaign manipulated news headlines and descriptions in Google ads feels the vice president’s camp did "nothing wrong."

Reporter who broke story says Harris campaign did 'nothing wrong' by manipulating headlines in Google ads

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart's second-quarter results beat expectations, as the retailer reported strong growth in revenue and operating income. Walmart's consolidated revenue for the quarter ended July 31 increased 4.8%, to $169.3 billion. Operating income grew faster — up 8.5% — and global eCommerce increased by 21%.

Walmart posts 4.8% revenue gain in second quarter

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

It’s not quite fall yet, but many brands are already prepping for the spookiest time of year. We think that has a lot to do with the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie sequel coming out next month. Keebler recently launched its limited-edition Fudge Stripes, and now Fanta is following suit with...

Fanta’s New Limited-Edition Flavor Is Making Heads Spin

Texas State

HELLO

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has returned home to Texas in order to build her forever home with husband Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears

Simone Biles shares glimpse inside sprawling Texas mansion as she continues extensive renovations

Higher-income households are increasingly Walmart shoppers. The retail giant said market-share gains were "primarily" driven by wealthier households in the latest quarter. Executives said that while shoppers across income levels are attracted by lower prices, wealthier ones are also choosing Walmart for service and convenience. Higher-income households are increasingly Walmart...

More High-Income Americans Are Becoming Walmart Shoppers

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Walmart says prices are coming down — except in one key area

Walmart said inflation was flat in its latest quarter, and revenue growth came from selling more items and drawing more visits to its stores and website,...

Walmart says prices are coming down — except in one key area

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