FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
California homebuyers must earn this much to afford a typical home
Skyrocketing mortgage rates and rising home prices have made it harder than ever to afford a home, especially for first-time buyers.
Former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kim Zolciak, Falcons' player Kroy Biermann forced to sell home
Zolciak and Biermann purchased the house in 2012 for $880,000. They are now hoping to get $6M for the golf-course home. Hopefully, before it goes into foreclosure next month.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Taco Bell is giving away free breakfast tacos on Tuesdays – here's how to get one
Taco Bell is celebrating Taco Tuesday with its new Toasted Breakfast Taco, which features eggs, melted cheese and the option of bacon, sausage, or potato in a grilled tortilla.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid falling sales, opioid-related lawsuits
In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids.
How to avoid scams when donating to Israel and Gaza humanitarian charities
Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.
Dozens join lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags are 'weapon of choice' of stalkers, abusers
The lawsuit alleges "immediately" after the AirTag was launched, reports "have proliferated" of people being stalked through the use of the device, whether they find it in their purse, car, or sewn into the lining of their clothes.
T-Mobile moving some customers to pricier plans unless they opt out
T-Mobile will automatically move customers to the pricier plans in November unless they opt out during a certain window.
Tipping fatigue: Here are the states with the best and worst tippers
A new study looks at the generosity of consumers when it comes to tipping. See where your state ranks.
Disney raises prices at California, Florida theme parks
Disneyland's Magic Key annual pass prices also climbed.
Social Security recipients to receive 3.2% cost-of-living increase in 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, means the average recipient will receive more than $50 more every month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said.
Disneyland raises prices for tickets, annual passes, parking
Effective immediately, Disneyland is raising prices for tickets, annual passes, and parking, the company announced.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
Walmart hinted in 2022 that closing on Thanksgiving would be the norm.
LEGO Animal Crossing sets revealed for release in 2024
The new LEGO sets are coming to toy aisles starting March 1, 2024.
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
Amazon Prime Day: October’s ‘Big Deal Days’ kicks off for next 48 hours
Amazon Prime’s “Big Deal Days” has kicked off, marking the tech giant’s second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season.
Will oil and gas be impacted due to war in Israel? Expert weighs in
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Ham sold at Costco recalled over possible listeria contamination
Costco is asking customers who bought the potentially contaminated ham to return it for a full refund.
Record online discounts this holiday season expected to drive spending
Consumers could encounter deals of up to 35% on some types of products.



















