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Zero-Dollar Splurge: How Fake Stores Deliver Real Retail Therapy

Fake websites, that started as a joke in South Korea, simulate online retailers to offer the satisfaction of buying without actually paying. Now, they're gaining real traction. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY on why users say the “dopamine sites” are saving them big bucks while scratching that shopping itch.

What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.

Older Americans are struggling with food affordability

High food prices are pushing some older adults to make difficult budget decisions when it comes to what's available to eat. That can mean scaling back on produce in favor of cheaper, processed foods and relying more on food pantries