Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

US consumer inflation eased in October, driven by cheaper gas, cars and airfares

Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.

Majority of Americans take notice in the rise of 'tipflation' across industries

Pew Research did an extensive study showing how the landscape of tipping has changed, and older Americans, in particular are not receptive to some of these reforms.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Wendy’s is offering free chicken nuggets every Wednesday for the rest of 2023

Wendy's is bringing the holiday cheer with a free six-piece chicken nugget offer. Here's how to redeem the deal each Wednesday through the end of the year.

These cars lose their value faster than any type of vehicle, study finds

All vehicles are holding their value better today than they were before the pandemic, but some cars have a notably higher depreciation rate than others.

Some holiday shoppers are buying for themselves instead of gift-giving

Retailers could see some consumers make purchases for themselves that they won’t use for gift-giving while participating in two popular upcoming holiday shopping days, according to a Tuesday survey.

Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers

The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.

Netflix raising prices again in December

Netflix members are getting emails about another price increase that will be implemented before the end of the year.

More fruit puree pouches for kids recalled over potential lead contamination, illnesses

Two new companies have announced recalls of certain cinnamon applesauce products because they may contain high levels of lead. Here's what parents and caregivers should know.