Is Amazon down? 19,000+ outage reports as users cite checkout, pricing issues
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Houston housing affordability: Median home price around $337K as buyers look to suburbs for deals
Houston housing affordability: What it takes to buy a $337K home in today’s market
Houston housing affordability: What it takes to buy a $337K home in today’s market
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions'
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ burger coming to US: Here’s when, how much it will cost
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time more than three years, but affordability challenges continue
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Buc-ee's sues Ohio chain for trademark infringement, arguing logos too similar
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Flame lighters recall: Over 100K units pulled due to fire, serious injury risks, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Over 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold on Amazon, Target, Lowe’s recalled due to ingestion risk
Weber recalled more than 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after several reports of people receiving medical treatment after swallowing metal bristles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Weber recalled more than 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after several reports of people receiving medical treatment after swallowing metal bristles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.