Ford CEO announces changes, including non-negotiated vehicle prices

Ford CEO Jim Farley said ahead of the company’s capital markets day event Monday that the days of Ford being all things to all people are over.

High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says

BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.

Target recalls nearly 5M candles after reports of burns, lacerations

Target is recalling nearly 5 million glass candles following reports of lacerations and severe burns, according to a notice posted by safety regulators. 

Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill

Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.

Mortgage rates rise amid interest rate environment uncertainty: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.39% for the week ending May 18, 2023, according to Freddie Mac’s latest data. Still, some experts have said they believe mortgage rates may come down if the Fed loosens up monetary policy.

These are the most debt-ridden cities in the US, according to study

The average non-mortgage debt across the 50 largest U.S. metros is $39,713, which includes auto loans, student loans and credit cards, a LendingTree study found.

Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds

Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Kraft Heinz creates sauce dispenser enabling 200 custom variations

The machine makes the custom condiments from what it calls "bases" like Ketchup, Ranch, and BBQ Sauce, combined with "enhancers" like jalapeno, smoky chipotle, and mango.

Ford recalled 310,000 trucks over air bag issue

A build-up of dust inside a cable of the steering wheel can interrupt the electrical connection, according to Ford.

Housing market could tumble into a 'deep freeze' if US defaults on its debt

A new analysis from Zillow projected that home-buying costs could surge by a stunning 22% if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by June 1.

Artist shares new look inside Rick Ross' $4.2M Buckhead mansion

Rick Ross bought the massive Buckhead mansion from Meek Mill for $4.2 million in cash, and now an artist is giving eager fans one of the first looks inside the giant estate.

Potentially contaminated baby formula shipped to stores after recall issued

Certain lots of Perrigo's Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula, which were manufactured at a facility in Wisconsin, had been recalled in March.