Mail delays likely as new postal boss pushes cost-cutting

Mail deliveries could be delayed by a day or more under cost-cutting efforts being imposed by the new postmaster general.

Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks

The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.

Apple might owe you money for slowing down your iPhone — here’s how to file a claim

Apple customers who purchased certain older iPhone models can now collect about $25 per phone, according to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of slowing down older devices.

Don't be late: Tax filing deadline is Wednesday, July 15

After a nearly three-month reprieve because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tax filing deadline is fast approaching. It's Wednesday, July 15. There was some talk about extending the deadline again, but that’s not happening. 

Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.

Scammers target churches with phishing emails

A warning for churchgoers in metro Atlanta...beware of phishing emails from scammers.

Breathing life into Atlanta’s dead or dying malls

Just as Netflix replaced Blockbuster and Amazon has replaced Circuit City, the COVID-19 pandemic is hastening the death of the shopping mall by scaring shoppers away from public spaces and stores that have to be visited.

Hazardous hand sanitizer being sold at U.S. stores, FDA warns

The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.

Gun background checks hit record high in June, a sign of booming sales, FBI reveals

Firearm-related background checks reached 3.9 million in June, the most since the tracking system was created more than two decades ago amid multiple crises in the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downfall and protests over police brutality and racial injustice.

Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US

AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.