Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
Baby formula shortage: Delta Airlines to fly millions of bottles from UK to US
Pediatricians say baby formulas produced in Europe are roughly equivalent to those in the U.S.
Pediatricians say baby formulas produced in Europe are roughly equivalent to those in the U.S.
Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' records record harvest of 211.3 million pounds
Syrup harvest in Canada surpasses records set in 2020.
Syrup harvest in Canada surpasses records set in 2020.
Popeyes selling chicken for 59 cents in honor of 50th anniversary
The Popeyes chicken deal, which runs June 12-June 19, matches the original price customers paid in 1972.
The Popeyes chicken deal, which runs June 12-June 19, matches the original price customers paid in 1972.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
National gas prices near $5 but closing in on $8 in various counties
One California county is facing an average of $7.79
One California county is facing an average of $7.79
Rainbow sprinkles mix, chip crunch sprinkles recalled due to undeclared milk
The recalled Wilton products, sold as Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix, were distributed to retailers across the U.S., officials said.
The recalled Wilton products, sold as Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles And Rainbow Sprinkles Mix, were distributed to retailers across the U.S., officials said.
Jif recall could cost JM Smucker $125M, company warns
Over a dozen companies have pulled products that contain Jif peanut butter
Over a dozen companies have pulled products that contain Jif peanut butter
Michigan soaring gas prices forces sheriff to cut response to non-urgent calls, deputies work by phone
Isabella County sheriff cites 'pain at the pump,' limited budget in instructing deputies to 'manage whatever calls are acceptable' by phone
Isabella County sheriff cites 'pain at the pump,' limited budget in instructing deputies to 'manage whatever calls are acceptable' by phone
The name bank: Ikea baby name 'catalog' has more than 800 listings
Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.
Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.
Walmart drops Chaokoh coconut milk after PETA allegations of forced monkey labor
Target, Wegmans and Costco have already stopped selling the brand.
Target, Wegmans and Costco have already stopped selling the brand.
Velveeta launches nail polish that smells like cheese
Want to live “la dolce Velveeta?” Well, you can now spread cheese-scented nail polish on your fingers.
Want to live “la dolce Velveeta?” Well, you can now spread cheese-scented nail polish on your fingers.
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Target is cutting prices to get rid of excess inventory
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.
Gas prices: 11 US states averaging over $5 per gallon amid rising oil costs, high demand
The national average gallon of regular gas in the U.S. hit a new record on Tuesday of $4.919, according to AAA.
The national average gallon of regular gas in the U.S. hit a new record on Tuesday of $4.919, according to AAA.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Wendy's unveils new Strawberry Frosty for a limited time
Wendy's is introducing a new sweet treat for the summer, and they say it's something their customers have long been asking for: the Strawberry Frosty.
Wendy's is introducing a new sweet treat for the summer, and they say it's something their customers have long been asking for: the Strawberry Frosty.