Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when

Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.

Palisades Fire victims 'insulted' by new brush clearance bill

Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.

Tariff refunds: Who's getting them and when will they be issued?

The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?

Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found

The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought

Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.

Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves

U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.

IKEA expanding in Southern California -- see where

It will be the 11th IKEA in California and the 10th in Southern California, joining existing full-sized stores in Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, and Covina.

Dollar Tree makes an upscale play to fuel sales

Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.

Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026

Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.

Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says

The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.