Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Admission to US national parks will be free this Tuesday: Here’s why
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
Why airfares may stay high even if fuel prices decline, according to an airline
Airfares may remain elevated even if fuel prices decline, as airlines work to offset higher operating costs and recover ticket prices after years of pandemic-related disruptions.
Airfares may remain elevated even if fuel prices decline, as airlines work to offset higher operating costs and recover ticket prices after years of pandemic-related disruptions.
Jaguar recalls 94,000 vehicles over rearview camera defect
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 94,000 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display screen, federal safety regulators said Friday.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 94,000 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the display screen, federal safety regulators said Friday.
Convertible high chairs sold nationwide recalled for entrapment, fall risk
Convertible high chairs sold at stores nationwide and online are being recalled because children can become trapped or fall, leading to serious injury or death.
Convertible high chairs sold at stores nationwide and online are being recalled because children can become trapped or fall, leading to serious injury or death.
This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards
Forbes released its annual Forbes Travel Guide top picks this week, recognizing airlines and airports its editors say provide outstanding passenger experiences, and one U.S. airline took home top honors in several categories, more than any other.
Forbes released its annual Forbes Travel Guide top picks this week, recognizing airlines and airports its editors say provide outstanding passenger experiences, and one U.S. airline took home top honors in several categories, more than any other.
If you used Quest Diagnostics, your data may have been compromised: Here’s what happened
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
Quest Diagnostics, a medical laboratory testing company. has confirmed an unauthorized access that may have exposed certain patient records, Reuters reported.
Health insurance costs continue rising for American workers, new survey finds
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
Ford recalls over 102,000 F-Series pickups over faulty speedometer
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 102,000 vehicles due to a defect with the vehicle's speedometer.
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 102,000 vehicles due to a defect with the vehicle's speedometer.
Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings
A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency.
A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
FDA announces recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste
The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary nationwide recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste.
The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary nationwide recall of more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste.
FDA recalls GLP-1 drug, other injectable medication over sterility concerns
Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Customer concern growing as US retailers adopt next-generation pricing tools
Beyond high prices, shoppers say they’re feeling rising tensions about increasingly high-tech ways businesses from grocery stores to department stores to restaurants are setting those prices.
Beyond high prices, shoppers say they’re feeling rising tensions about increasingly high-tech ways businesses from grocery stores to department stores to restaurants are setting those prices.
Trump says USDA to launch $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to help farmers offset diesel costs
America’s farmers are getting billions in financial assistance to help offset diesel costs during the fall harvest season, President Donald Trump announced Monday night.
America’s farmers are getting billions in financial assistance to help offset diesel costs during the fall harvest season, President Donald Trump announced Monday night.
Cheddar cheese recalled across several states over dangerous E. coli
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that may be contaminated with potentially dangerous strains of E. coli.
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that may be contaminated with potentially dangerous strains of E. coli.