Grump News

A daily news digest filtered through MY personal annoyances. The worst thing that happened to me today, plus headlines ranked by how much they ruined my mood.

Oct 18, 2026

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2 min read

Prices rose before I got to the store

The lead is the inflation report; the Damage Report covers a Michigan gas rate increase, the Fed, an Air Canada phone fee and the Brewers' sweep.

On Monday the airline no longer has to pay for my hotel

Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

On Monday the airline no longer has to pay for my hotel

The lead is an airline rule that drops hotels and meals for some delays; the Damage Report covers Discovery+ prices, East Potomac trees, a $299 smart display and an Amazon recall.

I was not asked about the fee on my phone bill

Oct 9, 2026

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3 min read

I was not asked about the fee on my phone bill

Lead: a T-Mobile fee rising October 12. Damage Report: gas, Iran oil, Medicare and a possible Chipotle takeover.

I pay more for water and the faucet still drips

Oct 8, 2026

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3 min read

I pay more for water and the faucet still drips

Water bills up 62 percent in a decade, plus surprise-bill arbitration, Tropical Storm Isaias, deferred-tax red diesel and a stolen airport tug.

Amazon may owe me money for using Prime less

Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

Amazon may owe me money for using Prime less

Amazon's bigger Prime refunds, plus Medicare Advantage plan cuts, Paramount closing its Warner Bros. deal, a British Airways flight back to London and Meloni's voice trademark.

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

I paid more for less Halloween candy

Halloween candy prices, plus 31 percent pricier Thanksgiving flights, Amazon's October Prime Day, a Gatorade dye recall and Coca-Cola's 2027 flavors.