How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, analysts say
Your Thanksgiving turkey and some side dishes are expected to be a bit cheaper this year thanks to cooling inflation.
Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Election Day freebies and deals
Election Day is a day for civic duty, but getting out to vote does have its perks. Here are the businesses offering freebies and discounts on Election Day.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
Subway accused of shorting customers on meat in sandwiches: lawsuit
Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain "materially overstates" the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Costco issues recall notices for frozen waffles, freeze dried meat over listeria concerns
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.
'Beetlejuice' iconic home is now available on Airbnb
Fans of the popular film “Beetlejuice" will have a chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the beloved Deetz residence. Here’s how you can book a visit.