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Bodies of Salvadoran migrants return home after harrowing border deaths Martinez and his family had left El Salvador in April, hoping to find work in the United States. But their dream unraveled last Sunday when they tried to cross the river that separates northeast Mexico from the United States. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Lawsuit targets alleged Puerto Rico power company corruption The board said billions of dollars in alleged overpayments from 2002 to 2015 caused the power company to slide deeper into debt. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

‘Avengers: Endgame’ narrows gap to break highest-grossing film record following rerelease “Avengers: Endgame” has broken several box office records, but it has yet to claim the ultimate title of being the highest-grossing film of all time despite its rerelease this weekend. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NBA free agency: Best player options for low taxes Some states offer an attractive perk to players: the ability to keep more of their earnings. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

What is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s net worth? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wealth has always been a mystery but some believe he could be the richest man in the world. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL stars Thomas Morstead, Vernon Davis on how investments prepare players for life after football Since few NFL players earn enough money during their careers to retire for good, the development of a financial plan away from the field is a necessity. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Anheuser-Busch purchases Instagram star’s wine brand Anheuser-Busch InBev announced that it was buying Babe Wine, a brand co-founded by Instagram star Josh Ostrovsky. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Newark Liberty International Airport briefly grounds all flights following ‘airport emergency’ Newark Liberty International Airport announced Saturday that it briefly grounded all flights following an “airport emergency.” https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

WARNING: 'Overloaded' fireworks recalled ahead of 4th of July More than 37,000 units of celebratory explosives were recalled ahead of the 4th of July holiday in 2019. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Is your pet food making your dog sick? The majority of dogs affected are big breeds like golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Fourth of July travel is most dangerous in these cities, study claims While traveling during the Fourth of July weekend be aware of these places when traveling over the weekend. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Meet Cori Gauff: Wimbledon's youngest-ever qualifier on track for earnings windfall She will face tennis legend Venus Williams in Wimbledon’s first round. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Markets on track to record best June performance since the 1950s The last time the S&P 500 performed this well, Eisenhower was making the first presidential appearance to be seen on color television. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Agriculture Secretary says fake meat craze is ‘surprising’ and ‘faddish’ “Most everyone likes a good steak and a good beef hamburger,” said Sonny Purdue. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

This Social Security mistake is costing retirees trillions, study says When’s the right time to claim Social Security? If you don’t know, it could cost you. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Tampa Bay Rays stadium split would be a 'big cost' for players Tax bills would rise for athletes if the team decides to split time between Florida and Montreal. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Tampa Bay Rays offer $2 tickets as team mulls stadium split The Rays had historically low attendance at a game in May. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

When celebrating the Fourth of July, these are the best cities to be: WalletHub A new analysis by WalletHub determined which cities were the best places, based on affordability, weather and activities, to spend your Fourth of July holiday. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

RIP the Chevy Camaro? This muscle car's days may be numbered. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Arby’s makes 'meat-based vegetable' to rival plant-based meat craze In response to the meatless burger craze, Arby’s has decided to come out with its own alternative: meat-based vegetables. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These US cities have the most seniors age 65 and over working A recent analysis by Provision Living found the top 10 cities in America where people aged 65 and older are working. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Fourth of July travel expected to break records this year, AAA says More Americans are traveling for Fourth of July getaways this year than ever before, according to AAA. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Martha’s Vineyard estate goes on market for $65M Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ oceanfront estate on Martha’s Vineyard along the New England coastline is up for sale. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Fireworks group predicts 'banner year' for sales The fireworks business is booming, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

PepsiCo’s Aquafina water to be sold in aluminum cans PepsiCo is hoping the switch from plastic to aluminum packaging for water will help save the planet. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Most Americans lose sleep over money issues, survey finds They say more money means more problems, but a recent survey found that people with less money actually worry about it more when they should be sleeping. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These are the most expensive cities for those working, living abroad Mercer submitted its annual ranking of the world’s most expensive cities to live for expats and found that it was Asian cities that dominated the list. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Apple recalls MacBook Pros for overheating batteries that led to reports of minor burns, damage Apple recalled about 432,000 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to overheating batteries that could spark a fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Audi recalls 265k vehicles in US for multiple issues Audi announced it was recalling 265,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem with air bags and a wheel trim piece. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Mitsubishi Motors to relocate North America HQ from California to Tennessee Mitsubishi Motors announced on Tuesday that it is relocating its North America headquarters from California to Tennessee https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

How's the economy? Everyday Americans disagree with experts If you think the economy isn’t doing well, you’re not alone but experts say you’re wrong. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These are Venmo's etiquette tips when splitting, sharing, sending money Splitting and sending money to people can get messy when it’s not done properly, but Venmo wants to help prevent those issues by instilling proper etiquette. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Kevin Durant declines $31.5M option, enters free agency: A look at his contract options As an unrestricted free agent, the former NBA Finals MVP is expected to command a max contract despite his injury, which will likely sideline him for the entire 2019-20 NBA season. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Airbnb offering customers chance to rent castles, private islands, other luxury sites Airbnb has launched its rental tier called Airbnb Luxe in which consumers can pick out high-end homes to rent. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Chevy creating pickup truck that may exceed $100G price tag: report A report stated Chevy is working on a new version of its Silverado that may be the first pickup to exceed the $100,000 price tag. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

'The Office' leaving Netflix for NBCUniversal’s streaming service Say goodbye to watching the “The Office” reruns on Netflix in 2021. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

AAF investor Tom Dundon seeks $70M refund, alleges founders misled him about doomed league's finances The Alliance of American Football filed for bankruptcy protection in April, disclosing $11 million in assets against $48 million in liabilities. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These are the most undervalued cities in the US this year, study says SmartAsset released a study on the most undervalued cities in the U.S. this year and Pittsburgh, Pa., came out on top.  https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These companies recognize employee performance best, report says A new review of the corporate culture at 500 companies relied on anonymous employee reviews to rate different values at each workplace, including how well the employees felt they were recognized for their performance. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Former Sacramento Kings executive who stole $13M receives 7-year jail term David, 44, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in December. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Parents reveal how much they'd be willing to pay to stop their child's temper tantrum How far would you go to stop your child from freaking out in public? https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Pizza Hut brings back old logo to lure nostalgic customers Pizza Hut is looking to make its customers feel nostalgic.   https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NFL's Rams to refund $24M to St. Louis fans who bought personal seat licenses The Rams relocated to Los Angeles in 2016 with nine years remaining on their stadium lease in St. Louis, sparking a fan uproar. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

USA-France Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match ticket prices skyrocket Those looking to snag a ticket to the United States vs. France World Cup quarterfinal match will have to shell out a good chunk of money. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

College graduates' 'number one regret' revealed in new survey Were those student loans worth it? https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

NCAA says it may ban California colleges from championship games over athlete pay bill The college sports governing body implied that if the bill passes, colleges and universities in California could be prohibited from participating in NCAA championships. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

McDonald’s says Quarter Pounder sales spiked after it tweaked recipe McDonald’s is learning the value of fresh beef over frozen patties. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

How to keep your air conditioning costs down while keeping cool this summer In some areas, the cost of air conditioning is high but if you follow these tips you can save while keeping cool. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

Following Dominican Republic deaths, these Caribbean islands have seen tourism spike: report A new report by ForwardKeys found tourism has spiked in some Caribbean destinations following the deaths in the Dominican Republic. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com

These are the most patriotic states in America: WalletHub According to a new report from WalletHub, New Hampshire is the most patriotic among the 50 U.S. states this year. Following New Hampshire are: Wyoming, Vermont, Utah and Idaho. https://pxpx500.blogspot.com