Most vs. least expensive grocery stores revealed: Here’s how Costco, Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and more stack up for frugal shoppers

You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, which was used as a baseline for the study. The regional New England chain Shaw’s followed Whole Foods, with prices about 32% higher than Walmart’s. Trader Joe’s, often thought to be budget-friendly, was also among the most expensive grocery chains in the U.S., rounding out…

Pope turns down offer to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV is peacing out of President Trump’s offer. The Holy See turned down Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace for the beleaguered Gaza Strip due to fears that the panel would undermine the role of the United Nations. “There are points that leave us…

Wendy’s shares soar 15% after billionaire Nelson Peltz says stock is undervalued

Activist investor Nelson Peltz said in an SEC filing on Wednesday that the fast-food chain Wendy’s stock is currently undervalued, sending its shares up about 15%. According to the filing, Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has spoken with possible financing sources, co‑investors, and strategic partners about potential deals including an acquisition or other major transactions…

Republican Steve Hilton rockets to lead in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton has opened up a surprise lead in the California governors race, according to a new poll. The Fox News contributor and staunch critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the crowded field, with 17% support, according to the Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey. Democratic Rep. Eric…

Kyrie Irving’s latest health update bad news for Mavericks

It will be another several months before Mavericks fans see Kyrie Irving on the hardwood again. The Dallas point guard will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season as he continues to recover from an ACL tear, the team announced on Wednesday morning. Irving sustained the injury in his left…

Trump adviser slams NY Fed tariff study: ‘Worst paper I’ve ever seen’

Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, on Wednesday said those behind a New York Federal Reserve research paper that argued the costs of tariffs are borne mostly by Americans should be punished for what he described as shoddy scholarship. “The paper is an embarrassment,” Hassett said in a CNBC interview. “It’s, I…

FDA reverses decision not to review Moderna’s new flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its decision not to review a new flu vaccine from Moderna, the pharmaceutical company said Wednesday. Last week, the FDA sent a missive to Moderna refusing to review its new shot, saying its application did not contain adequate research – leaving the company’s…

San Francisco will host an NFL regular season game in Mexico City

At this point, the 49ers might want to get bigger suitcases. After it had been reported that the 49ers and Rams would be playing in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia — date to be determined but most are predicting week 1 — news broke Wednesday morning that the trip…

IQAir Atem Earth air purifier review: Elegant and eco-friendly

Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. Air purifiers can make a whole lot of difference to the air quality indoors and are particularly…

Matthew Schaefer backs up his words to lead Islanders to season sweep of Rangers

Within an hour after being drafted by the Islanders, Matthew Schaefer declared in an interview with former “Entourage” star Kevin Connolly, “We’re going to beat the Rangers every time we play them.” Schaefer’s four-leg parlay cashed in Thursday night, when he scored at Madison Square Garden to help the Islanders…

Exclusive | Trump plans to name Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair: sources

President Trump plans to name Kevin Warsh, the former Federal Reserve governor, replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, The Post has learned. After meeting on Thursday with Warsh, a former Fed governor and Stanford University professor, Trump later called Warsh and asked him if he would accept the position…

Prediction markets disallowed from advertising during Super Bowl

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have consumed the sports world throughout the past year, but the NFL wants no part in it for Super Bowl 2026.  There will be no prediction market commercials aired during the Patriots’ clash with the Seahawks in The Big Game on Feb. 8.,…

Paul Goldschmidt remains a Yankees option with some hurdles

Paul Goldschmidt seems willing to return to the Yankees, even as something less than a full-time player. The Yankees are over the top tax threshold now, so they’d have to squeeze Goldy into the payroll. Goldschmidt makes sense since the Yankees still aren’t sold on Jasson Domínguez batting right-handed and…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX mulling merger with Tesla or xAI: report

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is considering a potential merger with Tesla as well as an alternative combination with artificial-intelligence company xAI, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Tesla’s shares were up 3% after the bell following the report. SpaceX and xAI are in discussions to merge ahead of a blockbuster public offering planned for…

Track and field stars found guilty of betting on teammates

Pass the baton to greed and stupidity. Three track and field athletes were busted for betting on their own teammates at major international meets, the Athletics Integrity Unit said in a press release on Thursday.  A French runner and two German discus throwers were found guilty by the independent watchdog…

Amazon could invest up to B in OpenAI: report

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $50 billion into Sam Altman’s OpenAI — in what would be a massive bet on the ChatGPT creator. Amazon boss Andy Jassy is leading negotiations with Altman, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The sources…

Lakers could get star guard star back Friday at Washington

WASHINGTON — After being sidelined for over a month, Lakers star guard Austin Reaves could make his return to the floor on Friday night in the nation’s capital.  The Lakers upgraded Reaves to questionable for their matchup against the Washington Wizards after Reaves was sidelined for the previous 17 games…

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