High rents and housing costs strain American budgets
A new study from Harvard shows how high housing costs and rents are making life hard on Americans.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Kroger-Albertsons merger on hold amid lawsuits
A pending $20 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is on hold while anti-trust lawsuits designed to block it continue. Arizona, among many other states, filed a lawsuit saying the merger would reduce competition and raise prices.
Boar’s Head recalls several deli meats over listeria concerns
Boar’s Head recalled over 200,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat deli meat products, including liverwurst, due to listeria concerns, U.S. officials said.
Boneless chicken wings can have bones, says Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to be completely free of bones, following a lawsuit by a patron who suffered medical complications from ingesting a bone.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
Produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger stores recalled over listeria risk
More vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.
A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities
There are now 237 cities in the U.S. where the typical starter home is worth $1 million or more. Five years ago, there were only 84 such cities.
Chipotle CEO addresses portion size criticism: Re-emphasizing 'generous portions'
Chipotle’s CEO addressed portion size concerns, saying the company has “leaned in and re-emphasized generous portions." Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating
Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats to travelers, as well as offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom — a move announced on Thursday that breaks a 50-year tradition for the carrier.
Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
BMW recalls over 291,000 SUVs over increased injury risk
The recall covers certain X3 SUVs from the 2018 through 2023 model years.
Home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, to close over 70 stores
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
Big Lots closing 13 Arizona stores
Big Lots is closing dozens of stores nationwide, including some in Arizona.
This new app can see if your cellphone provider is 'throttling' internet speeds
'Throttling' is legal if it’s spelled out in the fine print of your cell phone contract, but not if you have unlimited data.
Home prices hit another record in June even as sales fall: What to know
U.S. home prices hit another all-time high in June, even as sales of existing homes fell, according to data shared by the National Association of Realtors.
Scottish cottage with views of British Open golf tournament hits market for $1.95M
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
Delta flight cancellations investigated by feds
U.S. DOT is investigating Delta Air Lines for flight cancellations stemming from a worldwide outage caused by a faulty software update. Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the agency is probing Delta to ensure it's "following the law and taking care of its passengers during continued widespread disruptions."
'Jeopardy!' icon Alex Trebek stamp unveiled by USPS
The new forever stamp was released Monday, which would have been the legendary game show host’s 84th birthday.
Some Jeep, Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after safety complaints
Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.