People losing homes in mobile home parks
At one time, mobile home parks were an opportunity for people to own a house at a more affordable price. But now, the current real estate is pricing people out of their longtime homes.
At one time, mobile home parks were an opportunity for people to own a house at a more affordable price. But now, the current real estate is pricing people out of their longtime homes.
Highest price jump in four decades has local shoppers reeling
Inflation is at its worst in nearly four decades, and some products have seen increases even bigger. What's causing the surge and when might it end? Experts have some answers.
Inflation is at its worst in nearly four decades, and some products have seen increases even bigger. What's causing the surge and when might it end? Experts have some answers.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Baby formula shortage 2022 continues: Nearly 30% of popular brands sold out, firm estimates
Shortages of popular baby formula brands seem to be continuing in the U.S., partly due to a recall earlier this year, experts say.
Shortages of popular baby formula brands seem to be continuing in the U.S., partly due to a recall earlier this year, experts say.
People are 'overwhelmed' by the number of streaming options, Nielsen survey finds
Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed said it’s harder to find the video content they want to watch because there are too many streaming services available.
Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed said it’s harder to find the video content they want to watch because there are too many streaming services available.
Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Walmart, Kohl's falsely marketed 'bamboo' fiber in bedding, towels, bras: FTC
The FTC is pressing legal action against Walmart for the claims of bamboo construction after it claims it sent multiple warning letters to the company.
The FTC is pressing legal action against Walmart for the claims of bamboo construction after it claims it sent multiple warning letters to the company.
Chipotle tests tortilla chip-making robots to combat labor shortage
Chippy, the robot named and designed by Miso Robotics, will be able to cook and season Chipotle’s popular chips.
Chippy, the robot named and designed by Miso Robotics, will be able to cook and season Chipotle’s popular chips.
All Westfield malls in US to be sold by 2023
As more people shift to online shopping, the demand for malls has gone down.
As more people shift to online shopping, the demand for malls has gone down.
Food prices soar to record levels amid Russia-Ukraine war, supply disruptions
Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever in March 2022 because of Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.N. said.
Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever in March 2022 because of Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.N. said.
Kinder chocolate recall: Risk of salmonella contamination
Ferrero U.S.A. is recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment box and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket due to the risk of contamination with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Ferrero U.S.A. is recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment box and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket due to the risk of contamination with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Wall beds sold on Wayfair, Amazon recalled; woman crushed to death
Bestar of Canada is recalling more than 180,000 wall beds sold online at Wayfair, Costco and Amazon.
Bestar of Canada is recalling more than 180,000 wall beds sold online at Wayfair, Costco and Amazon.
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
USPS stamp prices increasing soon: Here's how much
The United States Postal Service on Wednesday announced its plan to raise the prices of postage stamps this summer.
The United States Postal Service on Wednesday announced its plan to raise the prices of postage stamps this summer.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
LA County gas prices: What they look like right now
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Wednesday for the ninth consecutive day, decreasing 2 cents to $5.94.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Wednesday for the ninth consecutive day, decreasing 2 cents to $5.94.
SoCal rent prices have skyrocketed in the last year
Rising home prices are pushing up the price of rent too. Experts say the U.S. has seen an increase of a half percent in rent prices per month, the largest increase in 20 years.
Rising home prices are pushing up the price of rent too. Experts say the U.S. has seen an increase of a half percent in rent prices per month, the largest increase in 20 years.
Texas man wins $100,000 suing robocallers, shares how you can too
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
A Texas man says he's won $100,000 suing illegal telemarketing robocallers. And you can, too.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.