Shauna Wright
How Dumb Do You Have to Be to Rob a Little League Snack Bar? Ask These Guys
In the fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ the brother-and-sister pair leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind to help them retrace their steps back home.
But apparently some California thieves weren’t familiar with the story — it was their own trail of food-related evidence that helped police find them.
Cancer Cases Could Soar to an Unbelievable Rate by 2030
A study published this week revealed a sobering statistic: if worldwide population growth continues at its current pace, the number of cancer cases could rise 75% in the next two decades.
Tough Job Market Leads to Rise in Tattoo Removals [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
With the job market being so tight, people are trying to do whatever they can to give themselves an edge — including having their tattoos removed.
By 2016, There Will Be an Astonishing 2.5 Internet Connections for Everyone on Earth
Thanks to the boom in handheld devices like tablets and smartphones, a new survey from Cisco Systems finds that by 2016, there will be almost 19 billion business and consumer internet connections — or 2.5 such connections for every person on earth.
Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.
‘Gimme a Gift Card or I’ll Blast Your Restaurant on Yelp’ — Customer Tries New Wave Extortion [VIDEO]
Review sites like Yelp can often help consumers choose a good restaurant and avoid a bad one. But what if the customer comments left there aren’t entirely honest — or have an ulterior motive behind them?
Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense
Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.
What Is a ‘Divorce Hotel’ and Would You End Your Marriage At One?
Divorces are never pleasant, but Jim Halfens, an entrepreneur from the Netherlands, is trying to ensure they’re at least less complicated.
He’s masterminded a concept called Divorce Hotel, in which couples check in, spend a few days with negotiators and lawyers, and leave with divorce papers in hand.
Boo! New Parking Meter Erases Remaining Time When You Leave — Dollars and Sense
It’s always a nice surprise to pull up to a parking meter and find time left over from the previous driver. But in Denver, new sensors could keep it from happening.
How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense
Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year.