Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
California bans 'sell-by' labels to fight food waste with mandatory new grocery rules
California's Assembly Bill 660 bans "sell-by" dates and mandates uniform "BEST if Used by" and "USE by" terms on packaged food to curb consumer confusion and waste.
California's Assembly Bill 660 bans "sell-by" dates and mandates uniform "BEST if Used by" and "USE by" terms on packaged food to curb consumer confusion and waste.
Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Average price for gas under $4 for the first time since March
Drivers are starting to see relief at the pumps after months of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
Drivers are starting to see relief at the pumps after months of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Same rides, different prices: Uber and Lyft draw fire from Consumer Reports over fares
Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims.
Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
Father's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Father's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the fathers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Father's Day deals and discounts.
Father's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the fathers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Father's Day deals and discounts.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Jersey Mike’s dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s favorite fast-food chain in new ranking
Jersey Mike’s was ranked America’s favorite fast-food chain in a recent customer satisfaction survey.
Jersey Mike’s was ranked America’s favorite fast-food chain in a recent customer satisfaction survey.
Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
Tip-over risk prompts recall of baby-changing tables
More than 10,000 baby-changing tables have been recalled over tipping risks that can cause serious injuries or death in children.
More than 10,000 baby-changing tables have been recalled over tipping risks that can cause serious injuries or death in children.
Over 250,000 pool toys recalled over an impalement risk
Sloosh Dive Sticks were removed from store shelves because they may pose an impalement hazard. The pool toys were sold at retailers like Amazon, Temu, Target, and Wayfair.
Sloosh Dive Sticks were removed from store shelves because they may pose an impalement hazard. The pool toys were sold at retailers like Amazon, Temu, Target, and Wayfair.
Coffee makers sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled after burn injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 17,600 Kidisle-branded hot and iced coffee machines were pulled from store shelves after multiple injuries were reported.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 17,600 Kidisle-branded hot and iced coffee machines were pulled from store shelves after multiple injuries were reported.