FTC orders Delta, Walmart and others to disclose how consumer data influences prices

The Federal Trade Commission is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide information about whether they use consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices.

Cheerios lovers are getting a new way to keep their cereal fresh longer

Decades of crumpling up the bags inside of cereal boxes to keep the contents fresh are over, at least they are for some Cheerios lovers. General Mills teamed up with Ziploc in an attempt to make cereal last a little longer, and possibly make it a little easier to pour out. 

Fed holds key interest rate at 3.9% as inflation remains elevated

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 3.9% Wednesday as inflation remained above its 2% target, offering little guidance on its next move.

Wendy’s gets $1.4 billion offer to buy the fast-food chain

An asset management firm is looking to buy fast-food giant Wendy’s and announced Wednesday a $1.4 billion bid to take the restaurant chain private.

Grocer recalls hoagie rolls in seven states over undeclared allergen

WinCo Foods Brand Hoagie Rolls were pulled from store shelves due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The product was distributed in multiple states, including California, Idaho, and Nevada.

Male supplement recalled over undeclared Viagra, Cialis ingredients

Tonight We Ride, LLC is recalling all lots of its Ultimate Forza male supplement after testing found undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil and dapoxetine.

SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia

Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions. 

Jaguar recalls over 93K Range Rovers due to water pooling around rearview camera

Jaguar’s new recall involves 2022-2026MY Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Baby Brezza hit with class action lawsuit over alleged formula dispenser defect

A proposed federal class-action lawsuit alleges that Baby Brezza and parent company The Betesh Group knowingly sold defective automated "Formula Maker" machines that dispense too little powder, producing dangerously diluted infant formula while falsely marketing the products as accurate and safe.

Mung beans recalled after glass fragments found in product

The new recall covers Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans which were shipped at stores in various states including Arizona, Minnesota, and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

FDA warns pet owners after salmonella found in frozen cat food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pet owners to not feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats after two samples tested positive for Salmonella. 

iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements

Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them. 

Starbucks bringing back viral bearista cold cups – with a twist

Starbucks announced it is bringing back its viral Bearista Glass Cold Cups for the 2026 holiday season, including a new mystery-box edition.