Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood

A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."

These Southern California cities are increasing sales tax rates on April 1

Cities across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties will see higher sales tax rates beginning Tuesday, April 1.

Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says

President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.

Ground coffee recalled in 15 states due to mislabeling error, FDA says

Thousands of packages of ground coffee are being recalled after a portion of the production was mislabeled as "decaffeinated," according to the FDA notice.

Tired of spam? Use this email trick to stay private and safe

Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.

Volvo recalls some plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk: What to know

Volvo is recalling nearly 7,500 plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a high-voltage battery issue that may cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Who spends the most time online? South Africa and Brazil — See where US ranks

A new report shows that people in South Africa and Brazil spent the most time online in 2024, while the U.S. ranked above average. Japan, surprisingly, landed at the bottom of the list.

Recall: Tostitos chips sold in 13 states may contain undeclared milk

The company said Wednesday that the recall includes less than 1,300 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips.

Many shoppers admit returning items after use: See what’s most common

A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.

FedEx launches Easy Returns: Box-free, label-free drop-offs

FedEx has launched FedEx Easy Returns, a new service allowing customers to make box-free, label-free returns at around 3,000 drop-off locations.

Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date

In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Coca-Cola recalls thousands of soda cans due to 'foreign object contamination'

A Coca-Cola distributor is pulling back over 10,000 soda bottles from two U.S. states, the FDA reported this week. The bottles may contain plastic.