Record settlement means student debt forgiveness for thousands

The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million. 

Ramen recalled over possible Listeria contamination

The company is recalling its ramen after the hard-boiled eggs it uses have been linked to one death and multiple illnesses.

Recall for hard-boiled eggs produced in Georgia expands

A Georgia-based company has expanded its recall to include all of its hard-boiled eggs products due to the possibility of Listeria contamination.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.

Georgia unemployment rate reaches record low

Georgia's unemployment rate fell to a historic low in November 2019 at 3.3 percent.

After Christmas sales: Tips on getting the most out of post-holiday shopping

A recent survey of nearly 8,000 adults found that 68 percent of holiday shoppers will likely shop the week after Christmas — saving on clothing, home decor and many other items.

Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day

Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.

Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits

The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.

Increased visibility by police in, around jam-packed malls making a difference in crime

Authorities say increased visibility by police in and around jampacked malls is having an impact on crime. If you still have shopping to do and sprawling Buckhead is your target, you will see officers inside parking lots as well as at intersections. 

Burger King freebie for delayed travelers

Burger King is offering free burgers for delayed travelers throughout the holidays.

GM recalls 814K pickups, cars to fix brake, battery problems

General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables.

Retailer Fashion Nova agrees to pay $1.75 million to settle lawsuit

The Vernon-based retailer Fashion Nova Inc. has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged the company failed to ship items in accordance with state law and properly notify customers about shipping delays, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.

Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says

Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.