US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Apple to pay former iPhone users for slowing down phones
Apple has agreed to a $500 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit.
Apple has agreed to a $500 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit.
FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
FDA recalls toxic hand sanitizers
Hand sanitizer is the one thing most of us daily now. It’s in our purses, cars, and at work. But the FDA has a warning: It’s recalling multiple brands over safety issues.
Hand sanitizer is the one thing most of us daily now. It’s in our purses, cars, and at work. But the FDA has a warning: It’s recalling multiple brands over safety issues.
Winn-Dixie reverses coronavirus face mask policy, will require customers to wear them in stores
Southern-based grocery chain had said mask policies create friction between customers and employees.
Southern-based grocery chain had said mask policies create friction between customers and employees.
Amazon delays Prime Day in US
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Vacation rental cancellations during coronavirus pandemic
The Vacation Home Rental Industry is big business, with a growing part of the vacation market ditching the traditional hotel/motel experience. Instead, many choose a fully furnished home or apartment with maybe several bedrooms, of course, a bath or two, but usually including a full kitchen.
The Vacation Home Rental Industry is big business, with a growing part of the vacation market ditching the traditional hotel/motel experience. Instead, many choose a fully furnished home or apartment with maybe several bedrooms, of course, a bath or two, but usually including a full kitchen.
Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
Mask exemption cards are a scam, says DOJ, ADA, FTC
More and more businesses are requiring masks before entry. Most people do it, but some have pushed back. And the FTC reports, those folks are susceptible to a scam claiming a “mask exemption card.”
More and more businesses are requiring masks before entry. Most people do it, but some have pushed back. And the FTC reports, those folks are susceptible to a scam claiming a “mask exemption card.”
Publix announces face covering requirement for all stores, starting July 21
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Publix announced Thursday it will require all customers to wear a face covering while inside its stores, starting Tuesday, July 21.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
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.
Mail deliveries could be delayed by a day or more under cost-cutting efforts being imposed by the new postmaster general.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
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.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
JC Penney to close another 152 stores, cuts 1,000 jobs
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
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.
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.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
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.
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.