IRS delays start of 2021 tax filing season to Feb. 12
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
New PUA benefits require verification process
New unemployment claims have jumped to nearly 1 million, moving up along with surging corona virus figures. Yes, unemployment safety nets are in place. But, for those filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, PUA, you will now have to verify employment.
Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items
Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Popular pet food products recalled in Dec. 2020 being blamed for deaths of 70 dogs, sickening dozens others
A popular pet food product that was recalled just days ago is being blamed for the deaths of at least 70 dogs.
Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows
Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.
Target recalls infant rompers due to choking hazard
Target is issuing a recall of nearly 300,000 infant rompers because the snaps could detach and present a choking hazard.
Slack experiences global outage on first Monday of 2021
Slack, a widely-used communication platform, was down for many users on the first Monday of 2021 as many employees in the U.S. returned to work after the holidays.
Group building 'safe haven' for Black families acquires more than 400 acres of land
The organization that purchased a plot of land near Toomsboro, Georgia to create a community in which African Americans prosper just acquired even more land.
Target recalls 480,000 pieces of infant, toddler clothing over choking hazard
The products were sold at Target stores nationwide as well as online at Target.com, GoogleExpress.com and Shipt.com.
FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
2020 Financial Checklist
FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle spoke with a financial planner to take you through a final financial checklist for 2020.
Home Depot recalls nearly 200K ceiling fans after reports of blades detaching, injuring people
Home Depot is recalling nearly 200,000 ceilings fans after reports of the blades detaching and injuring people.
A Christmas warning for parents about dangers of toy batteries
As children open Christmas presents, a Redondo Beach couple is warning other parents about toy batteries.
Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
GDOL commissioner responds to calls for investigation into unemployment claims process
Georgia’s Department of Labor commissioner is speaking out after state lawmakers sent a letter to the Attorney General, calling for an investigation, claiming unemployment benefits are not being processed in a timely manner.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.