Blame inflation for the rising cost of a bacon, egg and cheese
At a bodega in the Bronx, the price for New Yorkers' favorite breakfast sandwich has increased by $2. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inflation-chipotle-bodega-food-menu-prices/
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Warren Buffett-owned lender accused of housing discrimination
Trident Mortgage illegally blocked people of color from access to home loans, Justice Department alleges. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trident-mortgage-homeservices-berkshire-hathaway-warren-buffett-discrimination/
Mega Millions players await Tuesday drawing for $830M jackpot
After 28 straight drawings without a winner, the lottery prize has swollen into the fourth-largest in U.S. history. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-drawing-lottery-830-prize-jackpot-2022-07-26/
Federal Reserve officials expected to hike interest rate
The rate is one of several key pieces of economic data expected to be released this week. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/interest-rate-hike-expected-as-federal-reserve-officials-gather-in-washington/
More workers catching COVID-19, stranding businesses
"That means I'm the busboy, the food runner and I'm sweeping and mopping," a Florida restaurant-owner said. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-subvariant-staffing-shortages-summer-vacation/
Americans in Europe benefit from strongest dollar in 20 years
The throngs of American tourists in Europe will benefit from the dollar's parity with the euro this summer. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strong-dollar-euro-parity-american-tourist-in-europe/
Ex-U.S.congressman among 9 accused of insider trading
SEC files separate charges against a former Indiana lawmaker, an investment banker and tech executives. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-us-congressman-stephen-buyer-charged-insider-trading/
Consumers paying $10,000 more than “normal” for used cars
Most used vehicles aren't depreciating due to low new car inventory and strong consumer demand, study finds. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/used-cars-10000-more-per-car-versus-normal-prices/
Former NFL star Drew Brees buys stake in pro pickleball team
Retired QB is now majority owner of the Austin, Texas, Mad Drops, one of a dozen teams in Major League...
Jay Carney, Amazon’s top policy exec, leaves for Airbnb
Top communications exec at Amazon and one-time White House spokesman has been named Airbnb's head of policy. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-jay-carney-leaves-for-airbnb/
