Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Sean Connery's French Riviera 'Bond villa' hits market for $26.4 million
The luxury property featured in 'Never Say Never Again' offers Mediterranean views and an infinity pool on a cliff-edge location.
The luxury property featured in 'Never Say Never Again' offers Mediterranean views and an infinity pool on a cliff-edge location.
JCPenney stores closing later this month: See the list
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Home Depot vows to maintain prices despite tariff pressures hitting retail sector
Other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have warned of potential price hikes.
Other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have warned of potential price hikes.
Hawaiian Airlines' new policy could cost travelers money
Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a new "no-show" policy that could potentially cause travelers to lose out on money.
Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a new "no-show" policy that could potentially cause travelers to lose out on money.
Historic McAfee House split in two, ready for its move to Cherokee County
A pre-Civil War home in Cobb County which was sold for only a dollar is in the process of relocating the structure to Cherokee County.
A pre-Civil War home in Cobb County which was sold for only a dollar is in the process of relocating the structure to Cherokee County.
Costco enforces strict limit on gold bar purchases as value increases
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Georgia Power freezing base rates through 2027 under PSC agreement
Georgia Power customers will not see a rate hike in 2025 after a newly announced agreement between the utility and the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff.
Georgia Power customers will not see a rate hike in 2025 after a newly announced agreement between the utility and the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff.
CPSC warns some Chinese manufactured faucets may leach lead
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns some Chinese-manufactured faucets sold on Amazon are a health risk with the potential for leaching lead into the water.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns some Chinese-manufactured faucets sold on Amazon are a health risk with the potential for leaching lead into the water.
Graduation freebies, deals for class of 2025
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
Watch: Construction underway on Johns Creek's Boardwalk at Town Center
Work is moving forward on the Boardwalk at Town Center, a signature park project taking shape behind Johns Creek City Hall.
Work is moving forward on the Boardwalk at Town Center, a signature park project taking shape behind Johns Creek City Hall.
Freeze on property taxes: Atlanta's $10M initiative to prevent senior displacement
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
I-Team: Job scams in the U.S. on the rise as economic uncertainty increases
Job scams are rising in 2025, with fraudsters targeting vulnerable jobseekers through social media and fake work-from-home offers.
Job scams are rising in 2025, with fraudsters targeting vulnerable jobseekers through social media and fake work-from-home offers.
I-Team: Tariff pause comes too late to stop price hikes in the U.S.
The U.S.-China trade war is on pause—for now. But even with a temporary truce, consumers may still see higher prices in the coming weeks.
The U.S.-China trade war is on pause—for now. But even with a temporary truce, consumers may still see higher prices in the coming weeks.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Ice cream recall issued due to potential plastic contamination
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving cars after minor crashes
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.