Private jet companies fight for high-spending customers at the Masters

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Vista House, a private home in Westlake, Georgia, sponsored by Vista Global during the Masters. Credit: VistaJet A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Private jet companies are rolling out […]


Visa’s AI agents automating hundreds of purchases for customers

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Mustafa Hatipoglu | Anadolu | Getty Images Visa said on Thursday that it successfully completed hundreds of AI transactions as part of a pilot program that kicked off after the company’s product event in April. The payments network and rivals across the fintech industry are racing to build tools that allow consumers to task artificial […]


Amazon warns customers of holidays cyberattacks as FBI sees $300M in thefts

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Amazon is warning its over 300 million customers to watch out for cybercriminals who are out in force this holiday season impersonating reps from the e-commerce giant — as the FBI said online crooks have stolen nearly $300 million by taking over victims’ accounts so far this year. The largest online retailer in the world […]


YouTube TV customers set to get $20 credit as Disney battle set to spill into ‘MNF’

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The battle between YouTube TV and ESPN doesn’t appear to have an end in sight — so users will be getting some money back.  Subscribers were informed on Sunday that they would be issued a $20 credit because of the ongoing dispute between the provider and the Disney-owned sports network.  “We’ve been working in good […]


Pressure cookers sold at Aldi recalled after customers suffer severe burns

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More than 46,000 pressure-cookers are being recalled following several reports of burn injuries, according to a federal regulatory agency. The lid of the Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers, which were sold at Aldi stores, can be opened before sufficient steam pressure has been released, causing hot contents to escape and posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers, […]


New Lyft feature showing how often riders tip enrages customers

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Lyft customers are furious over a new test feature that tells drivers how often passengers tip before deciding whether to accept ride requests. Drivers typically decide whether to accept a passenger based on how much the trip pays, the time and distance to the drop-off point, and the rider’s star rating. But now a small […]


Cracker Barrel kitchens in turmoil as chain fights to win back customers after food scandals

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Cracker Barrel is scrambling to fix its image and win back customers following scandals over frozen biscuits and microwaved meatloaf — but constant flip-flopping from management has thrown its kitchens into chaos, The Post has learned. As reported by The Post, the Tennessee-based chain – ripped last month by critics including President Trump for scrapping […]


Yieldstreet real estate bets leave customers with massive losses

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Yieldstreet customer Justin Klish, who said he faces $400,000 in losses from investing on the platform. Courtesy: Justin Klish When Justin Klish stumbled upon an ad for Yieldstreet in February 2022, he said, it was the company’s tagline that stuck in his head. “Invest like the 1%,” the startup said. The ad spoke to his […]


Rich American Express customers spend freely, with one exception

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American Express has long benefited from a focus on wealthier customers who appreciate the credit card company’s travel and dining perks. That has helped insulate the company from concerns over a spending slowdown. In the second quarter, total spending on Amex cards jumped 7%, matching the first quarter and higher than the 6% increase a […]


23andMe Customers Did Not Expect Their DNA Data Would Be Sold, Lawsuit Claims

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Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have sued the genetic-testing company 23andMe to oppose the sale of DNA data from its customers without their direct consent. The suit, filed on Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Missouri, argues that 23andMe needs to have permission from each and every customer before […]