, August 04, 2026

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  Jul 22, 2026

Trump Solves Healthcare By Making It Someone Else's Problem

Trump's generic drug tariff plan raises questions over prices, U.S. manufacturing and which drugmakers stand to gain or lose as details remain unclear....

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  Jul 22, 2026

Samsung Charges More Money for Phones That Fold in Half

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8....

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  Jul 22, 2026

Fidelity Discovers Math, Warns Old People About It

A 65-year-old who retires in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on health and medical expenses in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments....

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  Jul 22, 2026

Yacht Brokers Discover Poor People Still Can't Afford Yachts

Summer charters in the Med are down 20% to 30% from last year, yacht brokers say, with a growing number offering special discounts for July and August....

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  Jul 22, 2026

Homebuyers Mistake More Inventory for a Reason to Overpay

Mortgage rates last week rose to the highest level since last August, but homebuyer demand climbed as well, as buyers see more supply....

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  Jul 22, 2026

Peacock Discovers Spanish Speakers Watch Television

Peacock attracted new subscribers with the Spanish-language telecast of the World Cup, and executives say advertisers are taking notice....

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