Here's what experts say is behind bitcoin's $800 billion drop

Bitcoin continued to slide on Friday, extending a weeks-long slump that has wiped out nearly $800 billion in value since the cryptocurrency hit its 2025 peak last month. The downturn…

Amazon issuing Prime refunds after $2.5B settlement. Here's what to know.

Amazon has started issuing payments to eligible Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement over federal allegations that it misled customers. The online retailer agreed to the payouts in…

Eye exams before school are critical, doctors say. Here's why.

Are eye exams for your kids on your back-to-school to-do list? Doctors say they should be.  As families prepare for the school season this August, which is also Children’s Eye…

Sitting a lot? Here's why you should break it up with short walks.

New research shows some quick strolls throughout the day could go a long way for your health. Scientists have known for years that spending too much time sitting can increase…

Here's how much a $50,000 home equity loan can cost per month after the Fed's October rate cut

The Fed’s October rate cut brought modest relief to borrowers who are trying to tap into their home equity now.  the_burtons/Getty Images The home equity lending landscape is looking increasingly…

FDA approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new daily pill from Bayer that provides a non-hormonal option for treating hot flashes, common during menopause. The drug, known…

Wholesale turkey prices soar ahead of Thanksgiving. Here's why.

Turkeys aren’t known for flying but their prices are soaring ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. A September outlook report from the United States Agriculture Department estimates that wholesale prices for…

Price of gold hit record high this week. Here's why.

As economic uncertainty deepens the rush for gold continues, with the price of the precious metal this week topping $4,300 for the first time. The going price for New York…

As influencers, others push protein powders, here's what dietitians say

The demand for protein has soared as 61% of consumers in the U.S. increased their protein intake last year, according to new research from Minnesota-based food corporation Cargill. And social…

Here's how high silver's price has risen in 2025 (and why it's worth investing in now)

The price of gold and silver has increased substantially in 2025. Wutthinan Yosmadee/Getty Images With all the talk about gold investing in recent years – which continued unabated this week…

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