Mom of 2 faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from former employer Vinivia
A mom of two is in danger of foreclosure after her employer, Vinivia, allegedly missed multiple payments.
Stop & Shop to close underperforming stores in NY, NJ, CT l Full list of locations
Stop & Shop has announced they'll be closing dozens of underperforming stores by the end of 2024, with many of the locations in NY, NJ and CT. Here's the full list.
AT&T hack: ‘Nearly all' customers' call, text records exposed in data breach
An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.
Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns
Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Ammunition vending machines installed in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma
The ammo machines use ID card scanning and facial recognition technology to verify the age of each buyer.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Here are the best and worst cities to rent in America, according to study
With the costs of buying a home soaring, more consumers are renting, which can get expensive depending on where you live.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: 'Should be thrown away'
The eggs may still be in restaurant refrigerators, the USDA warns.
Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
Prescription drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation, study finds
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
Energy costs: These are the states paying the most, least
Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.
This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the lowest-prices game
Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.
National Bikini Day: History of the once-controversial, two-piece suit
On July 5, 1946, the scandalous, two-piece bikini was unveiled – going on to become one of the most popular forms of swimwear.
Chipotle portions drama: Wells Fargo analyst exposes inconsistency
Chipotle Mexican Grill faces criticism for inconsistent burrito bowl portions after a Wells Fargo analyst's study revealed significant size variations across 75 orders, sparking social media backlash.
Are the new Costco rotisserie chicken bags safe?
In March 2024, Costco switched from hard plastic containers to flexible plastic bags for rotisserie chickens to reduce plastic use and emissions, but customers have raised concerns about leaks and potential chemical exposure from the hot chickens sitting directly in the plastic.