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7-Eleven and Circle K Under Fire for Overcharging Across the US New

7-Eleven and Circle K Under Fire for Overcharging Across the US

See more of our coverage in your search results. Price check!Two massive convenience stores — 7-Eleven and Circle K — have been accused of overcharging their customers. A bombshell investigation by the Guardian found sweeping price discrepancies at multiple locations across the country.  The probe found that customers were being charged more at checkout for items that were being advertised at lower prices on shelves, sale signs or gas-station marquees. The report noted a customer, Marco Cruz, who pulled into a Circle K in McAllen, Texas and grabbed a pack of beef and jalapeño cheese sticks that were priced at $3.99 on the shelf. Once Cruz hit the counter, they rang up at $4.19. He asked the employee to adjust the price and got a flat no. Cruz told The Guardian that in the last six months, similar price disparities had happened to him at other convenience stores at least five times. Multiple shoppers across 17 states have been overcharged at 7-Eleven and Circle K Manuel Turcios / FacebookThe 29-year-old isn’t alone in his frustration — shoppers all across Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Utah and New York have experienced massive price inconsistencies between the two giant chains.The report found Circle K failed 35% of price-accuracy inspections in Florida, 62% in North Carolina, and a colossal 82% in Columbus, Ohio, between 2023 and 2025.Convenience chain, 7-Eleven, failed 47% of inspections in Colorado and Utah and 79% in Ontario County, New York.The news organization reviewed 153 shopper complaints involving the two mega chains across 17 states. About half involved food, drinks and merchandise, while the other half involved gasoline — as many complaints included price differences at the pump were higher than those advertised on roadside signs.Earlier this year, an Arizona inspection revealed a whopping 12 of 25 products at a 7-Eleven rang up higher than what its shelf price had advertised with a $3.99 pack of gum ringing up at $4.99.With prices already at record highs, that $1 difference can impact budgets. 7-Eleven has failed 47% of inspections in Colorado and Utah and 79% in Ontario County, New York. Del Harper – stock.adobe.comThe Post reached out to 7-Eleven and Circle K for comment but has not heard back.So how can you protect yourself from busting your budget — it all starts with paying close attention.The next time you are shopping, look closely at the price advertised and watch when the item gets scanned. If you spot a discrepancy, alert an employee before you pay as it may be easier to fix ahead of payment. Shoppers may also want to snap a quick picture of the advertised price as it is likely easier to get an employee to honor what’s being shown — especially if it’s a promotion.Lastly, report problems. It’s always helpful to have a record of something because if a retailer won’t fix the problem — you can take it to your local consumer-protection agency.

Sep 30, 2026
Trump's $500 Checks to Obamacare Users: What's Really Behind This Move? New

Trump's $500 Checks to Obamacare Users: What's Really Behind This Move?

See more of our coverage in your search results. WASHINGTON — President Trump is putting a half-billion dollars in the mail — and making sure Americans know who to thank for it.About 950,000 Obamacare enrollees in 30 states will receive $500 checks as early as this week — premised on the Biden administration’s alleged overcharging of user fees to health insurance companies, which in turn charged consumers higher rates.“I am proud to return your money to you, and I will never stop fighting to put the American People FIRST, restore Affordability, protect your hard-earned money, and lower the Cost of Healthcare,” Trump says in the letter mailed Wednesday and first reported by USA Today.President Trump signed a letter going out to nearly 1 million Americans this week along with a $500 check. AP Photo/Alex Brandon“For years, the Biden administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare.gov. That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now I’m returning it to you!”Trump added: “You have paid into this flawed System, and now you are finally getting something back.”The 30 states whose residents will receive checks include many with hotly contested congressional races on Nov. 3, including Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas.States that have their own independent exchanges, such as California, New York and Pennsylvania, won’t be receiving checks.A White House official told USA Today that most recipients earn about 400% of the poverty line — $64,000, or $132,000 for a family of four — and paid most or all of their own insurance premiums without federal subsidies.Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud this month. ZUMAPRESS.comA sign on an insurance store advertises Obamacare in San Ysidro, San Diego, California. REUTERSAlthough a significant sum of money, Vice President JD Vance announced last week that the federal government was saving the Obamacare program about $2.2 billion by booting 750,000 users suspected of fraudulent enrollment. About 23 million Americans were registered for insurance this year through Obamacare exchanges. Trump announced the $500 checks on Sept. 10 during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas — one day after promising all adult citizens $5,000 if the GOP holds control of Congress, horrifying fiscal conservatives fearful of accelerating inflation and debt.Trump previously signed letters accompanying stimulus checks during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did President Joe Biden.The 30 states getting rebates include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Sep 30, 2026
Farrah Abraham's Jaw Surgery Struggle: Why Fans Are Concerned New

Farrah Abraham's Jaw Surgery Struggle: Why Fans Are Concerned

Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham shared her unfiltered healing process after undergoing double-disc jaw surgery. Abraham, 35, documented her healing process on Tuesday, September 29, following the procedure to treat her ongoing jaw issues. With stitches on the sides of her face, Abraham’s jaw was wired shut, leaving her unable to eat and speak for two months. “Farrah cannot speak because her jaw is wired shut, and her face is extremely swollen,” her manager, Chrissy Johnston, told the Daily Mail, revealing Abraham will be on a liquid diet. “She is in a severe amount of pain and is really struggling, both physically and mentally.” “To make matters worse, she has also lost hearing in her right ear. I hope and pray that her pain eases soon and that her hearing returns to normal over time,” Johnson added. Shortly after coming out of surgery, Abraham made an appearance on her daughter Sophia’s TikTok live, where she held up a sign that read, “I had surgery + can’t talk. Thanks for all the gifts.” The OnlyFans model also wrote that she felt like “Frankenstein” at the time and was hoping her swelling would go down within “three months.” Abraham shares Sophia, 17, with Derek Underwood, who died in a car accident before she was born. Abraham made her reality TV debut in 2009 on 16 and Pregnant before starring on Teen Mom. She later appeared in Couples Therapy, Marriage Boot Camp and U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother. In her 2012 memoir, My Teenage Dream Ended, Abraham opened up about Underwood’s death, sharing, "I got off the phone and tried to calm down, but my mind was racing. Derek was the father of the baby I was carrying inside me. He was my first love, my only true love. Now Derek was gone forever, and so was my happy ending.” Abraham, who was not actively speaking to Underwood at the time of his death, continued, “Every year, [me and Sophia] go to Derek's grave site. We take pictures, we record it, and I have a whole baby box for Sophia with letters and pictures telling how and why things happened, and why I'm here today alone.”

Sep 30, 2026
Why Wladimir Klitschko's Guardianship Move for Kaya Is Stirring Emotions New

Why Wladimir Klitschko's Guardianship Move for Kaya Is Stirring Emotions

Hayden Panettiere’s family is supporting her former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko’s petition for guardianship over their 11-year-old daughter Kaya’s estate. The late actress’ family doesn’t plan to challenge Kaya’s inheritance after the actress’ former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko recently filed for guardianship, Us can confirm. (TMZ was first to report the news.) Klitschko, 50, submitted paperwork earlier this month, requesting to be the temporary guardian of his daughter’s estate. When Panettiere died in August, Kaya was the sole inheritor of the Nashville alum’s assets. As Kaya is a minor, the court could appoint a guardian while the case is in probate. “It is urgent and essential that Wladimir be immediately appointed temporary guardian of Kaya’s estate, to afford Wladimir the necessary standing to file Hayden’s probate petition, and the power to nominate a proposed administrator of Hayden’s estate,” the former boxer wrote in his petition, per court documents obtained by Us. “Without an immediate appointment for these purposes, there is a high probability that property belonging to Hayden’s estate may be lost, damaged or dissipated before a duly appointed personal representative can be in place to protect it. This directly and adversely affects Kaya, as she is the sole heir entitled to the entirety of Hayden’s probate estate.” Panettiere and Klitschko were together on and off from 2009 to 2018, welcoming Kaya in 2014. The Heroes actress ultimately relinquished custody of Kaya to Klitschko following their 2018 breakup, occasionally visiting her daughter overseas. (Klitschko and his daughter primarily live in Ukraine.) Us confirmed in August that Panettiere died at age 36 from the “toxic effects” of fentanyl and other drugs, per an autopsy report. A coroner also determined her death as an accident. (In addition to Kaya, Hayden is survived by her parents, Skip Panettiere and Lesley Vogel.) Following Panettiere’s death, Klitschko pledged to honor her legacy for Kaya’s benefit. “Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply,” he wrote in a statement shared via social media last month. “She left this world far too soon. Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya. She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry.” He continued at the time, “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives. To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and make sure she remembers the person she was. I extend my deepest condolences to Hayden’s parents, her friends, and her fans, who are also grieving today. Young and talented people like Hayden should not leave this world so soon.” If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Sep 30, 2026
What Your First Animal Choice Reveals About Your Personality New

What Your First Animal Choice Reveals About Your Personality

Look closely at the sky in the image above. What is the very first shape your eyes lock onto? Is it a slow-and-steady turtle, or a resilient camel wandering through the desert?While this cloud formation is just a fun optical illusion, the way our brains instantly interpret ambiguous shapes can say a lot about how we process the world around us. Are you logical and detail-oriented, or creative and big-picture focused? Let’s dive in and find out what your visual choice reveals about your personality!Option 1: You Saw the Turtle FirstIf your eyes immediately framed a turtle gliding gracefully through the blue sky, you are likely left-brained.What this means for you:Calm & Patient: Just like a turtle taking its time, you don’t rush into big decisions. You prefer to gather facts, analyze the situation, and take steady steps forward.Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for precision. While others just see a random cloud, your logical brain connected specific curves to form a grounded, familiar creature.Reliable & Structured: Friends and coworkers know they can count on you. You appreciate clear organization, schedules, and practical solutions over chaos and unpredictability.You are the anchor in any group—thoughtful, practical, and remarkably composed under pressure!Option 2: You Saw the Camel FirstIf you instantly spotted a camel marching proudly across the sky, your mind leans strongly toward being right-brained.What this means for you:Imaginative & Creative: It takes a strong visual imagination to see a desert traveler floating in the clouds! You excel at seeing connections where others see randomness.Resilient & Adaptable: Camels are famous for enduring tough journeys through harsh environments. Similarly, you are persistent, emotionally strong, and capable of overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude.Big-Picture Thinker: You care more about the overall story, mood, and feeling of a situation rather than obsessing over small, dry details.You are a natural dreamer and problem-solver who brings energy, fresh ideas, and warmth wherever you go!What If You Saw Both (or Something Else)?Did you switch between the two animals instantly? Or maybe you saw a completely different creature—like a jumping goat or a playful dragon?If so, you possess a whole-brained balance! You can easily switch between logical thinking and creative intuition whenever the situation demands it. You are adaptable, curious, and open-minded.Final ThoughtsWhether you are a analytical turtle or an imaginative camel, both mindsets bring incredible strengths to the table. Optical illusions like this remind us how wonderfully unique our minds are.So, which animal did you see first? Share this with your friends and family to see if they are left-brained thinkers or right-brained dreamers!

Sep 30, 2026
Charlie Kirk's Mother Breaks Silence on Family Rumors, Reveals Unexpected Bond New

Charlie Kirk's Mother Breaks Silence on Family Rumors, Reveals Unexpected Bond

See more of our coverage in your search results. In a rare interview, Charlie Kirk’s mother pushed back on claims of a family rift with Erika Kirk, saying the loss of her son had brought the two women closer and that Charlie would be upset by the treatment of his wife online.“We were 100% behind her,” Kathryn Kirk told Vanity Fair in a profile of Erika, rejecting claims that Charlie’s parents blame his widow for his death or are fighting with her over his will and Turning Point USA’s future.“Erika and I have, through the trauma, grown closer,” she said. “We knew Charlie in a way that no one else did. We can look at each other’s eyes, and we know the depth of our despair.”Kathryn, who Vanity Fair reported had avoided speaking to journalists until now, said she wants to remain a private citizen. But her silence has become fuel for conspiracy theories about the family’s relationship with Erika.She rejected those claims, according to the outlet, which described her crying as she discussed how upset her son would be over the way his wife has been treated on social media.Kathryn also recalled receiving media inquiries almost immediately after the shooting.Robert W. Kirk and Kathryn Kirk, parents of Charlie Kirk, arrive for a court hearing of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in Provo, Utah on September 1, 2026. REUTERSA TMZ reporter “called me even before I talked to my daughter. Before I was running the car,” she told Vanity Fair.The profile also detailed preparations Charlie and Erika were making for their family’s future amid what the magazine described as mounting death threats.Doug DeGroote, a Turning Point board member who manages the couple’s personal finances, told Vanity Fair they had been working on their will and planned to visit his office to sign the paperwork the Monday after Charlie was killed.The night before his death, Charlie had discussed security recommendations with Erika and their pastor, including bulletproof glass shields and vests, according to the outlet.Erika Kirk is seen inside the chambers of the US House of Representatives ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, February 24, 2026, in Washington. Anadolu via Getty ImagesTurning Point board members, Erika and several close allies also told Vanity Fair that Charlie had made clear he wanted his wife to succeed him if anything happened to him.Kathryn said her son had shielded his parents from those conversations “because it would just go right into our fears.”“She knew him more than anyone,” a former Turning Point employee told the outlet about Erika’s selection to lead the organization.Erika, meanwhile, described the anguish of watching surveillance video of the shooting during a September preliminary hearing.Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd after arriving at Utah Valley University shortly before his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Getty Images“Don’t do it. Don’t you dare do it. It’s not too late,” she recalled pleading silently as she watched the man on the screen, according to Vanity Fair’s account. She gripped Kathryn’s arm and cried out as the video showed Robinson taking position for the shot.Erika also recalled insisting on seeing her husband’s body at the Utah hospital after a doctor advised against it.“I looked back at him and said, ‘With all due respect, I want to see what they did to my husband. I didn’t get a kiss goodbye this morning. I just want to kiss my husband,’” she told Vanity Fair.Hospital staff removed tubes from Charlie’s mouth, wrapped his neck and cleared away blood before she saw him, the outlet reported.“I’ll never be able to put it into words,” Erika said. “But Charlie had a smirk. It wasn’t sad.”

Sep 30, 2026
Kansas State Student's Miraculous Survival After 70-Foot Fall New

Kansas State Student's Miraculous Survival After 70-Foot Fall

See more of our coverage in your search results. A Kansas State University junior fell 70 feet from an overpass in a desperate bid to avoid being hit by a truck – and remarkably she survived. Animal science student Kyra Kinnison, 21, faced being mowed down by the truck when she jumped backwards, accidentally falling off a bridge on Kansas’ Highway 18 on Friday night, her pal revealed in a GoFundMe fundraiser.Kinnison and her boyfriend, Dalten Grabast, were driving in separate cars and heading to Salinas but were stopped in their tracks near Ogden when a large insulation pallet fell from a truck, The Kansas State Collegian, reported.Kyra Kinnison, right, fell 70 feet as she tried to avoid being hit by a truck. Gofundme“[Kinnison’s boyfriend] swerved around it and stopped,” fellow K-State student Sara Celeen, who created the fundraiser, told WIBW.“[Kyra] pulled over to the side of the road, and then a vehicle crashed into his vehicle.”A crash unfolded in front of the couple  – and Kinnison risked being hit by a truck barrelling down the highway.She fell backwards, plunged some 70 feet, and hit a tree, leaving her with fractures to her back, pelvis, and tailbone.Celeen, a dairy science senior, created a fundraiser for Kinnison and revealed Tuesday her pal “is doing very well for someone who fell 70 feet.”Kinnison had surgery to realign her hips and Celeen shared a picture of the two girls smiling. Celeen is relieved her friend’s injuries weren’t more serious.“I’m just glad she’s not paralyzed for life,” she told WIBW.Kinnison studies animal science at Kansas State University. GofundmeThe crash happened after an insulation pallet fell from a truck on Friday night. Riley County Police Department“There was really a guardian angel out there, looking out for her.” Kinnison is not the only student who has survived a horrifying fall recently. Kristin Sargent, a University of Georgia senior, fell from the eighth floor of an apartment building in Athens, Georgia, while she was dancing on a couch — but remarkably survived the plunge. The 21-year-old finance and marketing student fell after the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 41-13 on Saturday.

Sep 30, 2026
Wynonna Judd Opens Up About Her 'Disconnected' Relationship with Ashley New

Wynonna Judd Opens Up About Her 'Disconnected' Relationship with Ashley

Wynonna Judd is opening up about where she stands with her sister, actress Ashley Judd. In her People cover story published on Wednesday, September 30, Wynonna, 62, shared that Ashley, 58, hasn’t heard her upcoming album, The Hard Truth, which drops on Friday, October 2. Wynonna explained that the sisters aren’t “connected” at the moment, adding, “We’re taking a break, which all families can relate to. She’s doing her thing, and I’m doing mine.” Wynonna and Ashley are the daughters of the late Naomi Judd, who died by suicide in 2022 at age 76. Naomi welcomed Wynonna with ex-boyfriend Charles Jordan in 1964 before marrying Michael Ciminella and welcoming Ashley in 1968. Naomi and Ciminella divorced in 1972. (Wynonna learned of her biological father much later in life and did not connect with him before his death in 2000.) On her upcoming album, Wynonna explores her “complicated” feelings toward Naomi and sings on one track: “I love you, I need you, I hate you some days.” “I feel like this is the most honest and vulnerable I’ve ever been,” Wynonna told the magazine. “It’s there for everyone to hear. So there are some days I think, ‘Oh my God, what have I done?’ And then other days I think, ‘There comes a point in your life when you are ready to tell your testimony.’” Elsewhere on the album, Wynonna refers to Naomi as “a mama with no shame.” When asked whether she could have recorded these songs if her mom were still alive, Wynonna replied, “Yes.” “I think I would’ve been more determined. It’s my story, and it’s my feelings,” she said. “I think it would be very painful for her. Very painful. But I also know that she knows me, that I’m so honest and so up-front.” For Wynonna, there wasn’t “one specific thing” that inspired her to release The Hard Truth. “When Mom died, I went into a dark hole of just wondering, ‘What the heck now?’ It’s been 10 years since I’ve put out a record,” she said, adding that a conversation with husband Cactus Moser spurred the content. (Wynonna and Moser tied the knot in 2012. She was previously married to first husband Arch Kelley III, with whom she welcomed son Elijah and estranged daughter Grace, and second husband D. R. Roach.) “I’m somewhere between hell and hallelujah,” Wynonna recalled telling Moser of her feelings. “I said that, and he wrote it down.”

Sep 30, 2026
The Orange Riddle: Why 90% Get This Simple Puzzle Wrong New

The Orange Riddle: Why 90% Get This Simple Puzzle Wrong

Take a close look at the image above.It looks like a simple counting challenge, right?The big bold title asks: “How many oranges are in this image?”It also claims that 90% of people get it wrong.Are you ready to test your observation and logic skills?Let’s dive into the different ways people answer this fun riddle!The Quick Answer: 9 Half OrangesAt first glance, your eyes immediately count the objects in the grid.There are 3 rows and 3 columns.Each position shows a half-cut orange.So, if you simply count what you see, there are 9 slices of orange.Many people stop here and say the answer is 9.But is it really that simple?The Whole Fruit Logic: 4.5 Whole OrangesLet’s think a bit deeper about what an “orange” actually is.When someone asks how many oranges there are, they often mean whole oranges.Since each item in the picture is one half (1/2) of an orange, we can do some basic math.9 halves x 0.5 = 4.5 oranges.So, mathematically speaking, there are 4.5 whole oranges in the picture!The Mirror / Duplicate Theory: 1 or 5 Oranges?If you look even closer at the image, you might notice something very interesting.Every single half-orange looks completely identical.The seeds, the shape, and the pattern inside are 100% the same!This means the creator of the image took one photo of half an orange and copied it 9 times.If we talk about unique physical oranges used to make this picture, the answer is just 1!On the other hand, if these were real halves from actual fruit, you would need 5 whole oranges to cut 9 halves (with half an orange left over).The Final VerdictSo, what is the “correct” answer?It all depends on how you interpret the question!If you count the items on screen: The answer is 9.If you calculate whole fruits: The answer is 4.5.If you count real unique fruits photographed: The answer is 1.Now it’s your turn!Which answer did you think of first?Share this puzzle with your friends and family to see if they belong to the 90% who get tricked!

Sep 30, 2026