Lidl recalls Advent calendars due to potential salmonella contamination

Lidl U.S. recalled its Favorina branded Advent calendars over concerns that som may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and fatal infections.

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says

“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”

Experian to pay out more than $22M over errors

Experian has agreed to pay $22.45 million for mistakenly claiming some consumers were high risk.

Lidl issues voluntary recall on chocolate Christmas Advent calendars due to salmonella

Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short. 

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest

Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.

Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns

The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco

The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.

Georgia average gas prices drop below $3 a gallon

For the first time in a long time, the average cost for a gallon of regular gas is less than $3 across Georgia.

8 million laundry and cleaning products recalled over bacterial contamination

To date, 11 people have reported Pseudomonas infections, and The Laundress said it's investigating to see if there is any connection to the recalled products.

Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows

“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.

Contractor abandons house rebuild, owner sleeps in car

Robert Watts thought he did everything right after his house fire. He secured a contractor rated well with the BBB, but more than two years later, his home is still uninhabitable.

Chipotle selling 'mystery boxes' with fan merchandise, hidden $500 gift cards

Chipotle said it hid $500 gift cards in some of the “mystery boxes,” and fans who order within the first 48 hours have a chance to score one.

Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.