Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Prince Harry’s 'Spare' sets world record for fastest-selling non-fiction book
It came after 1.43 million copies were sold during its first-day sale in the UK, US, and Canada.
It came after 1.43 million copies were sold during its first-day sale in the UK, US, and Canada.
"I'm banned from Walmart over a bag of Reese's," Houston-area woman says after self-checkout "issue"
A Houston-area woman is upset after she says she was banned from Walmart stores for accidentally forgetting to scan a bag of candy at a self-checkout counter at the location off Highway 105 in Montgomery last March.
A Houston-area woman is upset after she says she was banned from Walmart stores for accidentally forgetting to scan a bag of candy at a self-checkout counter at the location off Highway 105 in Montgomery last March.
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
Wendy's is offering free fries for 'Fry-day the 13th'
The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.
The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.
Dating or being defrauded? How romance scams target hopeless romantics
The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.
The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.
LG recalls 52,000 giant TVs at risk of ‘serious tip-over’
The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.
The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.
Mattel launches 'My First Barbie,' a taller doll for preschoolers
My First Barbie is 13.5 inches tall, 2 inches taller than a traditional doll. Her fashion is more kid-like, and her accessories are larger for smaller hands.
My First Barbie is 13.5 inches tall, 2 inches taller than a traditional doll. Her fashion is more kid-like, and her accessories are larger for smaller hands.
Here's how much the average household owes in debts
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
Goodbye, Sierra Mist. Hello, Starry: Pepsi launches new lemon lime soda
PepsiCo has launched a new lemon-lime soda to replace its Sierra Mist brand, a less popular rival of Coca-Cola’s Sprite.
PepsiCo has launched a new lemon-lime soda to replace its Sierra Mist brand, a less popular rival of Coca-Cola’s Sprite.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Chipotle to give 3,100 fans free burritos for a year — here's how to win
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.
Egg prices rise more than 64% in some states
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
Independent Chicago bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
Prince Harry's memoir sales top 1.4 million copies first day of sales
No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry. Sales for “Spare” have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry. Sales for “Spare” have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
Study finds best and worst states to raise a family in 2023
“The ideal city is one that’s affordable to live in during this time of high inflation but also offers quality schools, healthcare and entertainment,” WalletHub said. So, which state takes the cake?
“The ideal city is one that’s affordable to live in during this time of high inflation but also offers quality schools, healthcare and entertainment,” WalletHub said. So, which state takes the cake?
Walmart drone delivery launches in Florida, Texas, Arizona markets
Walmart has been working with national drone services provider DroneUp since 2020 when it began trialing deliveries of at-home COVID-19 self-collection kits.
Walmart has been working with national drone services provider DroneUp since 2020 when it began trialing deliveries of at-home COVID-19 self-collection kits.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 5 Arizona stores
Bed Bath & Beyond is in the process of closing about 150 stores with weak sales, including five in Arizona.
Bed Bath & Beyond is in the process of closing about 150 stores with weak sales, including five in Arizona.
Romance scammers: Record losses reported by dating app users
Users of dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, Match and Plenty of Fish will now see warnings and reminders about potential online romance scams and fraud.
Users of dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, Match and Plenty of Fish will now see warnings and reminders about potential online romance scams and fraud.
This $3K self-driving stroller will turn your baby into a James Bond villain
The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.
The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.