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.
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.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Scammers target churches with phishing emails
A warning for churchgoers in metro Atlanta...beware of phishing emails from scammers.
A warning for churchgoers in metro Atlanta...beware of phishing emails from scammers.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
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.
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.
3 doable way to save during the COVID-19 pandemic
During a global pandemic, you can still save money.
During a global pandemic, you can still save money.
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.
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.
Boy Scouts of America cub scout activity pins recalled due to excessive lead levels
The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
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.
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.
13 tons of human hair allegedly linked to forced child labor in China seized by US border patrol
CBP seized nearly 13 tons of human hair they believed is linked to alleged forced child labor and imprisonment in China.
CBP seized nearly 13 tons of human hair they believed is linked to alleged forced child labor and imprisonment in China.
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.
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.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
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.
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.
US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
COVID-19-related scams targeting college students
COVID-19-related scams are targeting college students. It’s such an issued that Florida’s attorney general has issued a warning.
COVID-19-related scams are targeting college students. It’s such an issued that Florida’s attorney general has issued a warning.
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
Friday’s Commerce Department report showed that Americans stepped up their spending in May despite a 4.2% decline in personal income, which had soared by 10.8% the previous month.
Friday’s Commerce Department report showed that Americans stepped up their spending in May despite a 4.2% decline in personal income, which had soared by 10.8% the previous month.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
50 percent of current unemployment claims not done correctly
Unemployment figures are still rising in the state, but it’s expected to level off soon.
Unemployment figures are still rising in the state, but it’s expected to level off soon.
US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.