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Across the U.S., Americans didn’t see a huge boost to their incomes between 2023 and 2024. The national median household income ticked up just over 1%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.But incomes rose much more significantly in some places. In Tampa, Florida, the median household income jumped over 15% between 2023 in 2024 — from $72,851 to $97,219 — according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data. That’s the biggest jump in any of the 50 largest U.S. cities for the one-year period.Most of the cities SmartAsset analyzed experienced more significant income growth than at the national level. The median…

Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale stores.Getty ImagesOn Costco’s last earnings call, executives were grilled about a problem few companies have: how is the company managing crowded stores and jammed-up parking lots?That dilemma is a sign of the times for membership-based warehouse clubs. More Americans have literally joined the club — fueling growth for Costco, Walmart-owned Sam’s Club and BJ’s.All three retailers are opening more locations across the country. Shares of the companies have shot up in the past five years, with Costco’s stock up about 215% and BJ’s up about 305% since the day the Covid pandemic began…

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., wears a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to the new $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, it’s the device’s accompanying fuzzy, gray wristband that truly dazzles.I was able to try out Meta’s next-generation smart glasses that the social media company announced Wednesday at its annual Connect event. These are the first glasses that Meta sells to consumers with a built-in display, marking an important step for…

Three years ago, Sam Altman lit the fuse for what’s become the most explosive bull run in the history of tech startups with the launch of ChatGPT.Along with OpenAI’s rapid rise to a $500 billion valuation, other prominent names like SpaceX, Anthropic and Anduril have seen astronomical markups of late. In total, a basket of seven of the highest-valued private tech companies is now worth $1.3 trillion on paper, almost doubling in the past year, according to Forge Global, which provides a marketplace for private investments. Forge’s value assessments are based on trading activity as well as funding round valuations…

Liverpool’s habit of conceding goals from positions of strength caused them problems again as they found themselves hanging on for a 2-1 win in the 247th Merseyside derby.A fifth successive league victory kept the champions in an unassailable position at the top of the table but, while there was no need for any late drama of recent matches, they never appear more vulnerable than when 2-0 up.Three times in six matches this season they have been pegged back from that position only to score added-time winners, but when Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scored inside 29 minutes at home to…

Milorad Kravic | E+ | Getty ImagesWhen buying a car, whether new or used, experts say that a specific framework can be a great starting point to keep costs down. The so-called “20-4-10” rule uses three components to help you determine if a car purchase is affordable: the ideal down payment, the maximum recommended auto loan term and the share of your income that experts say should go to vehicle-related costs per month.Not only does the framework help you stay within your budget, but some aspects can also keep you from becoming “underwater” or “upside down” on a car, or owing…

Lyndon Dykes’ late goal enabled Birmingham to bounce back from successive defeats and beat visitors Swansea 1-0.The Scotland international, subject of a deadline day enquiry from Hibernian, produced a trademark header from fellow substitute Patrick Roberts’ cross four minutes into added-time to finally end the Swans’ stubborn second-half resistance. Dykes was only introduced from the bench with a few moments to go but managed to outjump a tiring visiting rearguard to register the hosts’ second home win of the Sky Bet Championship season.Alan Sheehan’s men had been in determined mood throughout and looked to have done enough to earn a…

A faultless display from Coventry’s Carl Rushworth frustrated Leicester as the Sky Bet Championship rivals drew 0-0 at the King Power Stadium.The on-loan Brighton goalkeeper made nine saves, including a crucial stop from Leicester forward Stephy Mavididi, who had the best chance of the afternoon for Marti Cifuentes’ hosts. The result leaves both clubs well placed in the table, with each aiming for promotion this season.The game – dubbed the M69 derby – promised much, but offered nothing by way of goals and it will be Frank Lampard’s visitors who will be the happier of the two teams. Leicester started…

Harvey Vale’s first goal for QPR gave them a 1-0 victory against early high-flyers Stoke at Loftus Road – the west London side’s third consecutive win.Both teams missed chances before Rangers made the all-important breakthrough in the 75th minute. The lively Koki Saito pulled the ball back from the right and Lewis Baker, in trying to clear the danger, inadvertently teed up Vale, who sent a precise left-footed strike into the far corner.Then, in stoppage time, Liam Morrison superbly prevented a Stoke equaliser by clearing Aaron Cresswell’s shot off the line after goalkeeper Paul Nardi had flapped at Sorba Thomas’…

Liverpool stay perfect in the Premier League after beating Everton 2-1 in a tense Merseyside derby to extend David Moyes’ miserable record at Anfield.Moyes would have been hoping it was 21st time lucky having never won a Premier League match on Liverpool turf, despite trying with four different clubs. His agonising wait goes on. In a break with recent practice, Liverpool took command of the game early, scoring via an instinctive Ryan Gravenberch effort from Mohamed Salah’s majestic delivery in the 10th minute – their earliest home goal since September 2023. Image: Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring his fourth goal…