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The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - How to make money off your spring cleaning (yes, your clutter is basically cash)
The money sweep that beats donating everything By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs April 1, 2026 Treat spring cleaning like a money sweep, not a purge, by identifying items with resale value and using eBay to quickly check what theyre actually worth before donating anything. Sell smarter by choosing the right platform and pricing to move, not sit, bundling low-value items together and listing slightly below market to cash out faster. Boost profits by timing sales, flipping high-demand items, and using store credit options like Platos Closet to get instant value with less hassle. Spring cleaning usually feels like a chore. You pull everything out, make a mess, and end up with a few donation bags and a vague sense of accomplishment. But heres the missed opportunity: most households are sitting on hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars in unused stuff, and instead of treating spring cleaning like a purge, smart shoppers treat it like a short-term side hustle. If you approach it the right way, youre not just decluttering your home, youre actually converting forgotten items into real cash, store credit, and even future savings. Heres how to do it the smart (and profitable) way. Start with a 'money sweep,'not a cleaning session Before you grab a trash bag and start throwing stuff in it, slow down. The biggest mistake people make is decluttering too quickly and tossing or donating items that actually have resale value. Instead, you want to do what I call a money sweep, where your only goal is identifying items that can turn into cash. Walk room by room and pull anything that fits into these categories: Items you havent used in six to 12 months. Duplicate items (kitchen gadgets, tools, decor). Clothing with tags or barely worn. Electronics collecting dust. Kids items your family has outgrown. Create three piles: High value ($20+) Low value ($5$20) Bundle or donate The best way to determine somethings value, and what pile it goes in, is to use the eBay app. The app allows you to snap a picture of the item, then it shows you what the item has recently sold for. No typing required, and no more guessing what the item (or brand) actually isthe app does all the work for you. Sell smarter, not harder (platform matters more than you think) Not all resale… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - Grocery stocks outperform the market in Q1
Food retailers benefit as investors seek safe havens amid economic tumult [TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago - Walmart’s digital price tags are here — and they could change how you shopHow this tech could impact future prices By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs April 1, 2026 Walmart can now update prices instantly at many stores, meaning deals (and regular prices) may change faster than shoppers are used to. While Walmart says its not using surge pricing, the tech allows more flexible, data-driven pricing, which has some shoppers concerned about future changes. Shop smarter by scanning items in the app, grabbing good deals when you see them, and comparing prices more often since they may not stay the same all day. Walmart has officially rolled out digital price tags across its U.S. stores, with a full rollout expected by the end of 2026. These will replace the traditional paper shelf labels with electronic ones that have the ability to update prices instantly. At the same time, newly surfaced patents show the company is experimenting with systems that use machine learning to recommend pricing based on demand, inventory, and other factors. Walmart says it does not use surge pricing and has no plans to automatically raise prices based on when you shop. Instead, the company says the technology is designed to improve efficiency, speed up markdowns, and help employees manage pricing more effectively. Still, this is a meaningful shift. For decades, in-store prices were relatively static. Now, they can change in real time. Heres what that means for your wallet along with some tips to stay ahead of the change. Whats actually changing The biggest difference is new flexibility for Walmart. Meaning they have way more control over when and how prices change than before. With digital shelf tags: Prices can be updated storewide in seconds. Promotions can start and end more precisely. Markdown timing can be more targeted. That doesnt automatically mean prices will go up more often. In fact, Walmart says the goal is to improve pricing accuracy and reduce delays in lowering prices, especially on items like produce or seasonal goods. But it does mean pricing could become more fluid, rather than something that stays the same all day or week. Why some shoppers are concerned The concern isnt what Walmart is doing today, its more with what the technology could allow in the future. Other industries are already using dynamic pricing: Airlines adjust ticket prices constantly. Hotels change rates based on demand. Ride-share services increase fares during… [TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
- FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Foundayo pill for weight lossThe new pill offers a needle-free option as demand for GLP-1 drugs continues to surge By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs April 1, 2026 The FDA has approved Foundayo, a once-daily GLP-1 weight loss pill from Eli Lilly. It offers similar benefits to injectable drugs but without needles or strict timing rules. Early data shows meaningful weight loss, but side effects and cost are still factors. For millions of Americans, weight loss medications have typically meant one thing: injections. But thats starting to change. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new option from Eli Lilly called Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily pill designed to help people lose weight by mimicking a hormone that controls appetite and fullness. The approval marks a major shift in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, where demand has surged but access and convenience have sometimes lagged. With Foundayo, patients now have a needle-free alternative that could make treatment more approachable for people who are hesitant about injections or looking for a simpler routine. "People living with obesity need treatment options that meet them where they are and for many, a once-daily pill that can be taken with no food or water restrictions can offer them greater flexibility in how they approach their treatment," Deborah Horn, DO, director of the Center for Obesity Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, said in a news release. "With Foundayo, we now have an oral option that delivered an average of 12.4% weight loss at the highest dose in clinical trials addressing both the clinical realities of obesity and the practical challenges patients face every day." What makes Foundayo different Foundayo works similarly to well-known GLP-1 drugs by helping regulate appetite and slowing digestion, which can lead to reduced calorie intake and weight loss. But its biggest selling point is convenience: its taken as a daily pill and doesnt come with the same strict timing requirements as some competing oral medications. In clinical trials, patients lost roughly 7.8% to 12.4% of their body weight over about 72 weeks, depending on the dose. Thats slightly less than whats typically seen with some injectable GLP-1 drugs, but still considered significant especially given the easier format. Pricing may also play a role in its appeal. Foundayo is expected to cost as little as $25 per month with insurance, or around $149 for those… [TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago
- Power outages are causing real anxiety — Here’s why Americans are so on edgeNew data reveals how our reliance on tech is fueling stress and what you can do to feel more in control By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs April 1, 2026 Nearly half of Americans feel panic when their phone battery drops below 10%, highlighting just how tied our mental well-being is to constant connectivity. Experts say the fear of power outages is largely rational, as more people rely on electricity for work, communication, and daily routines. Simple steps like backup chargers, generators, and building small offline habits can help reduce anxiety and give consumers more control. For most people, a power outage used to mean lighting a few candles and waiting it out. Now, it can feel a lot more unsettling. As our daily lives become increasingly tied to phones, Wi-Fi, and constant connectivity, even a short loss of power can trigger real anxiety. A new study from Prepaid Electricity highlights just how deeply that dependence runs and how quickly it can impact our mental state. According to the data, nearly half of Americans have felt genuine panic when their phone battery dips below 10%, and more than half say losing Wi-Fi is the most stressful part of an outage. ConsumerAffairs spoke with Prepaid Electricity co-founder Nick Barber who explained whether this fear is rational, the mental toll losing power takes on many of us, tangible steps for consumers to take control of their situation, and more. The anxiety of being disconnected Barber explained that the mental effects of losing power arent just about the inconvenience, but instead, the anxiety associated with not being connected. Being disconnected means not having the ability to connect with work, stripping communication and disrupting daily activities, he said. This is what creates the panic. With almost half of Americans experiencing panic with phones that go below 10%, we can see that mental well-being is related to the ability to stay connected. Is this fear rational? According to Barber, it is, as much of our daily lives are centered around technology and being digitally connected. While there is pressure on the power grid from both weather and aging infrastructure, the real change, though, is the degree to which people are reliant on electricity to function, Barber said. 42% of Americans consider themselves completely or highly dependent on constant digital connectivity. This means people experience panic even… [TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago
- Elon Musk Must Face Class Action Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake, Judge Ru...
A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company may pursue their case as a class action. The decision … [TheTopNews] Read More.11 hours ago
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