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More than half of U.S. workers rely on 401(k) plans to save for retirement, but many may not be aware of fees that can fly under the radar and end up costing them tens of thousands — or more — in retirement income. While these fees may appear small at first glance, they can add up: As the Department of Labor explains, a 1% difference in fees could significantly reduce a person’s ultimate account balance at retirement.In the Labor Department’s example, a person with $25,000 in 401(k) savings who has 35 years until retirement and is charged 1.5% in fees could end…

Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Choosing the right one in 2026 isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest model. Apple’s lineup now includes everything from the low-cost MacBook Neo to lightweight MacBooks, powerful Pro machines, and even desktop Macs – all with different strengths depending on your course, workload, and budget. Whether you’re writing essays, coding, editing video, or just need a reliable laptop for lectures, the best choice depends on how you plan to use it. In this guide, we break down the best Mac for every type of student – from…

A cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people nationwide, is believed to have been traced to contaminated lettuce from Mexico supplied by produce giant Taylor Farms. Ian Lee has the latest.

The WNBA draft is underway, as the league welcomes its newest rookie class on Monday night.With the No. 1 pick for the second straight year, the Dallas Wings opened the night by selecting Azzi Fudd, reuniting the 5-foot-11 guard with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers.WNBA’s international flavorCommissioner Cathy Engelbert said before the draft started that the league is looking to play a game outside North America for the first time in 2027.Then the league’s teams spent the three rounds adding 10 international players.A trio of international players were selected in the first round. Center Awa Fam Thiam became the highest…

More than 600 firefighters and troops and 29 aircraft on Tuesday battled for a sixth day a huge wildfire north of Madrid that authorities said is one of the most difficult they have faced. Some 1,200 people have fled their homes and the flames have devastated 29,000 hectares (70,000 acres) of land in Guadalajara province about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the Spanish capital. Castilla-La Mancha regional president Emiliano Garcia-Page said firefighters had “practically stopped” the advance of the fire toward the town of Soria but that the inferno was still not under control. The fire started Thursday in…

Putting more unsold products into outlets, donation networks or secondary markets risks increasing discounting or feeding grey-market sales while repair, storage and material recovery could add to costs, they say.As much as 40 per cent of luxury goods were sold at a discount in 2025, according to figures released by Bain and Italian industry association Altagamma as weaker demand and excess inventory increased brands’ reliance on outlets and markdowns. There are also questions over whether brands could circumvent the ban should unsold goods they sell to overseas distributors end up being destroyed outside the EU, insiders say.“The new rules will lead…

Consumer prices rose 2.6% in the 12 months to June, easing from the 2.8% increase the previous monthPublished Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 03:37 PM[LONDON] Cheaper motor fuel helped bring down UK inflation to the lowest in over a year, delivering some relief for households as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to tackle the cost of living. Consumer prices rose 2.6 per cent in the 12 months to June, an easing from the 2.8 per cent increase the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday (Jul 22). It was the lowest inflation rate since March last year…

You just completed your routine high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, finished a heavy lifting circuit, or pushed through a hard long-running workout session. You head to the pantry or kitchen immediately by knowing your muscles desperately need a nutrients to recover the energy and muscle loss. The only problem? is that you lost your hunger and have feeling of not wanting to eat. If even a tastier chicken and rice bowl in front of you makes your stomach low on hunger after heavy training, then this is a common problem in many people. If you are experiencing a low appetite…

Hanoi’s push up the value chain is helping Vietnam attract more quality Asian capital in H1FRESH Chinese investment pledges into Vietnam slumped by more than half in the first half of 2026, while Singaporean and South Korean investors are making bigger bets, reshaping the South-east Asian country’s foreign direct investment (FDI) mix.This shift has unfolded as Vietnam faces closer scrutiny over trade flows, while Hanoi targets to steer investments towards higher-value projects.Recent official data showed that total registered foreign investment – comprising newly pledged capital, adjusted capital for existing projects, and foreign investors’ capital contributions and share purchases – hit…

2degrees has launched a nationwide referendum to choose an emoji to represent New Zealand, timed to coincide with World Emoji Day. The mobile and broadband provider is asking New Zealanders to choose from the 3,953 emojis currently in circulation, with public nominations open as part of what it calls the country’s first Emoji of the Nation poll. The campaign includes an analysis of publicly available social media posts from nearly 100 prominent New Zealand figures across politics, entertainment and sport over the past year. 2degrees said the review was intended to map how well-known New Zealanders use emojis before the…