California gas tax increases July 1: What to know
Beginning July 1, you'll be paying more for gas in California as the state's gasoline tax increases again.
Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk
The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.
Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
Most pickup trucks ‘fall short’ in rear seat safety, new study finds
“All these things tell us that the rear seat belts need improvement,” the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wrote.
Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift
Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.
0% of Los Angeles homes cheaper to buy than rent: study
Buying a home is more affordable than renting in four U.S. cities - and (not surprisingly) Los Angeles is not one of them!
Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals
Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.
Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices
The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.
Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says
Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.
States weigh charging by the mile as fuel taxes plummet
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Zooby baby car monitors recalled due to fire hazard
The product was recalled after the firm received reports of the monitors catching fire.
California considers replacing gas tax with mileage tax
California lawmakers are considering replacing the gas tax with a mileage tax in part due to fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars.
Home listings plummeted to record low in May: Redfin
A shortage in homes for sale is fueling bidding wars, experts say.
Ford recall prompts federal investigation; owners say vehicles behaved erratically after fix
According to two complaints from vehicle owners, their SUVs behaved erratically following the repair.
Honda recalls nearly 1.2M vehicles over rear camera issues
Honda is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. because the rear view camera image may not appear on the dashboard screen.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Costco's sleeper sofa goes viral, igniting debate among shoppers: 'Such a bummer'
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
7.5M 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled over 'impalement' risk to children
There have been 12 reports of children falling or sitting on the recalled bath toy, leading to “impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds," U.S. consumer safety officials said.