Summer EBT: Millions of kids to get food benefits through new 2024 program — here's who qualifies
The newly permanent federal program, Summer EBT, means millions of families will receive financial assistance during the summer months. Here's how much and who is eligible.
The newly permanent federal program, Summer EBT, means millions of families will receive financial assistance during the summer months. Here's how much and who is eligible.
Jury duty phone scam uses threat of arrest if victim doesn't pay a fine, authorities warn
A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.
A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.
American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
Fake Stanley cups scam prompts warnings from cops
Police said they found fake versions of the popular cups online for under $20.
Police said they found fake versions of the popular cups online for under $20.
Lead-tainted applesauce pouches contained additional potential toxic substance, FDA says
More than 200 people in 37 states may have been sickened by the tainted fruit pouches. Officials say consumers who ate the applesauce should seek medical care and discard the products.
More than 200 people in 37 states may have been sickened by the tainted fruit pouches. Officials say consumers who ate the applesauce should seek medical care and discard the products.
When will the IRS start accepting tax returns in 2024? When you can file, other things to know
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
Regulators warn Amazon-sold replacement batteries for Dyson vacuums linked to fires
CPSC said there was one report of smoke inhalation associated with the battery packs
CPSC said there was one report of smoke inhalation associated with the battery packs
Zillow predicts hottest housing markets for 2024 – and they're all in the East, Midwest
Zillow found that the Midwest, Great Lakes and East Coast were home to all of 2024’s hottest markets.
Zillow found that the Midwest, Great Lakes and East Coast were home to all of 2024’s hottest markets.
Wagyu market projected to grow by nearly $3.6 billion over next few years: report
The Asia-Pacific region is projected to account for 74% of the market's growth
The Asia-Pacific region is projected to account for 74% of the market's growth
Apple Vision Pro headset gets official release date
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
Major supermarket chain alerts customers to information breach after discovering skimmer devices
The breach involved the discovery of skimmer devices on PIN pads, potentially compromising customer payment card information. The tampered PIN pads were found between November 3 and November 9.
The breach involved the discovery of skimmer devices on PIN pads, potentially compromising customer payment card information. The tampered PIN pads were found between November 3 and November 9.
Automatic subscription renewals add up, often forgotten
Automatic subscription renewals are moneymakers for companies. For consumers, they can be a big waste of money. The big reason is that we forget we have subscribed.
Automatic subscription renewals are moneymakers for companies. For consumers, they can be a big waste of money. The big reason is that we forget we have subscribed.
Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states
Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.
Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie trays sold at Sam's Club
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats, recalled items shipped to Georgia
Twenty-four people in 14 states have been infected with the salmonella bacteria linked to Busseto Foods Charcuterie Samples.
Twenty-four people in 14 states have been infected with the salmonella bacteria linked to Busseto Foods Charcuterie Samples.
Baby boomers back in business: Retirees returning to workforce
The Great Resignation started in early 2021, but, according to the US Labor Department, it fizzled out last March. Folks headed back to work. And, an interesting segment of this return-to-work crowd is retirees.
The Great Resignation started in early 2021, but, according to the US Labor Department, it fizzled out last March. Folks headed back to work. And, an interesting segment of this return-to-work crowd is retirees.
Verizon settlement could mean you get $100. Here’s how to qualify
Verizon customers charged an administrative fee by the company can file a claim. Here's what you need to know.
Verizon customers charged an administrative fee by the company can file a claim. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.