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- Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Inszone Acquires Arkansas’ Mena Insurance Agency
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Mena Insurance Agency, Inc. This strategic acquisition brings a century-old institution and an experienced team into the Inszone organization, further expanding its footprint in Arkansas. Founded in 1911 by H.G. McLafferty, Mena Insurance … [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Elon Musk’s latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn – but he can’t p...Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
- 10 killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon as Hezbollah drone wounds 2 Israel...
Israel carried out several airstrikes Friday on southern Lebanon that killed at least 10 people, while the militant Hezbollah group said it fired rockets and drones at northern Israel where two soldiers were wounded. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - The summer spending shift is already happening — Here’s how to stay ahead
The early summer trends that could impact your budget By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2026 Spending isnt dropping: Its being redirected toward basics and home-focused activities, with less going to convenience and extras. The best way to save right now is to shop more intentionally:Cook from scratch, plan purchases, and take advantage of sales and cash back. Prices on gas and seasonal items are rising early: Buy sooner, combine trips, and expect more spending at home instead of travel. Summer hasnt officially started yet, but your wallet can already feel it. New data from Ibotta shows shoppers arent necessarily spending less; theyre just spending differently. Instead of cutting everything, people are shifting money away from convenience and splurges and putting it toward essentials and at-home living. Heres whats changing and how you can actually use it to save money this summer. 1. Shift your grocery strategy (This is where the biggest savings are) Shoppers are moving away from convenience foods like frozen meals and pre-made items, and back toward basics like meat, produce, and pantry staples. Consumers are realizing that convenience comes at a price, and right now, people are trying to stretch every dollar. What to do: Build meals around ingredients, not shortcuts like expensive pre-made/frozen meals. Buy larger packs of meat and portion it yourself. Stick to a simple weekly meal plan to avoid those impulse buys. Pro tip: The middle aisles (snacks, cereal, frozen meals) are where budgets quietly blow up. Shop the perimeter first. 2. Expect to spend more at home And plan for it A lot of people are scaling back travel this summer. Costs are up, and according to the data, nearly a third of shoppers say theyre taking fewer trips. But heres the catch: that money doesnt just disappear, it tends to shift to other things. More cookouts. More grocery runs. More well just stay in tonight. What to do: Be sure to budget for higher grocery bills, not lower ones. Stock up on grilling staples when they go on sale (meat, buns, condiments). Plan those low-cost staycation activities ahead of time. Pro tip: Treat your at-home spending like a trip budget this summer. Its smart to set a weekly cap so those small purchases dont add up fast and ruin your budget. 3. Promotions matter more than… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day ralliesTurkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
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