What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Hydromassage rotary jet recall: Over 30,000 units pulled due to drowning risks
The new recall affects Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas sold nationwide to consumers between 2022 and 2025.
The new recall affects Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas sold nationwide to consumers between 2022 and 2025.
Southwest Airlines is rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Southwest Airlines is taking its WiFi on board its fleet of planes to the next level with Space X’s Starlink.
Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Senate Bill 34: Will data centers drive up your electric bill?
A new proposal aims to make sure power companies don’t pass on rising costs to the consumer.
A new proposal aims to make sure power companies don’t pass on rising costs to the consumer.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
Cake mix recall upgraded to high danger level over undeclared allergen
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.
Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Stellantis issues 'do not drive' warning for 225,000 cars with unrepaired Takata air bags
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
Stellantis' new guidance impacts certain models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles built between 2003 and 2016.
USDA: Ground beef distributed in several states recalled due to possible e-coli contamination
More than 22,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
More than 22,000 pounds of ground beef has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls over 2,000 SUV EVs over fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
Jaguar Land Rover’s new recall covers the Jaguar I-Pace model vehicles manufactured between 2020–2021.
The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.