Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking

There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."

Toyota recalls over 43,000 vehicles for faulty tow hitch cover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the tow hitch cover, which is attached to the rear bumper, may detach and become a road hazard.

FDA says smokers under 30 now have to show ID for tobacco

The FDA has announced new rules raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, further strengthening efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco products. These changes, effective September 30, 2024, build on the 2019 legislation that increased the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Costco membership fees are going up
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Starting this Sunday, Costco members will pay more for the membership. It's the first time the membership fee was increased since 2017, and most memberships will go up to $65 from $60.

Gas prices are down ahead of Labor Day travel
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If you're driving to your destination on Labor Day, gas prices are 90 cents cheaper than this time last year. The price of a gallon of gas in Arizona is $3.45 a gallon. It's a penny more in Maricopa County. GasBuddy on Thursday morning revealed at least one station, an ARCO in west Phoenix, where gas was below $3. If you're heading north to escape the heat, gas prices in Flagstaff are $3.57 a gallon. Experts say lower demand and a quiet hurricane season are keeping oil prices down.

Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%

Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

Boar’s Head listeria outbreak: death toll climbs to 9, CDC says

At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said Wednesday. 

9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.

Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales

American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.