US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
Fairfax District restaurant prepping for dine-in customers following Gov. Newsom's guidelines
Local restaurants are preparing for the day they can reopen for dine-in after Governor Newsom laid out guidelines on Tuesday afternoon that will have to be met to do so.
Local restaurants are preparing for the day they can reopen for dine-in after Governor Newsom laid out guidelines on Tuesday afternoon that will have to be met to do so.
BBB warns of COVID-19 related scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning of an uptick in new scams.
The Better Business Bureau is warning of an uptick in new scams.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter discovered inside
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
A New California: What’s in store for the movie theater industry
For so many, it’s a weekend ritual: head to the theater, grab the popcorn and get lost in the latest blockbuster.
For so many, it’s a weekend ritual: head to the theater, grab the popcorn and get lost in the latest blockbuster.
Local woman falls victim to online scam involving face masks
“People will pay any price and do anything if they think it’s going to protect them,” says Shelly Gate.
“People will pay any price and do anything if they think it’s going to protect them,” says Shelly Gate.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Costco will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Ticket brokers struggling to refund fans for some of the $3.5 billion spent on concerts this year
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
Sherman Oaks marketer of supplements agrees to stop claiming coronavirus cure
In response to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, a Sherman Oaks-based marketer of a supplement consisting mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts has agreed to a preliminary order barring him from claiming that it is effective at treating, preventing or reducing the risk of COVID-19, the FTC announced Tuesday.
In response to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, a Sherman Oaks-based marketer of a supplement consisting mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts has agreed to a preliminary order barring him from claiming that it is effective at treating, preventing or reducing the risk of COVID-19, the FTC announced Tuesday.
'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
California temporarily suspends 10-cent grocery bag charge amid coronavirus crisis
Californians won’t be charged 10 cents per bag at the grocery store and retailers can again hand out thinner, single-use plastic bags under an executive order signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Californians won’t be charged 10 cents per bag at the grocery store and retailers can again hand out thinner, single-use plastic bags under an executive order signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Police warn of re-emergence of scam known as ‘The Circle Game,’ ‘Blessing Circle’ or ‘Mandala Game’
Police in California are warning the public of the re-emergence of an online scam known as “The Circle Game,” which asks people to pay an “entry fee” in order to play.
Police in California are warning the public of the re-emergence of an online scam known as “The Circle Game,” which asks people to pay an “entry fee” in order to play.
Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.