Lack of child care prevents many mothers from returning to work

Lack of child care prevents many mothers from returning to work

Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.

Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.

Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire

Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag

‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag

While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.

While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.

Restaurants and bars can apply for federal grants, White House official says

Restaurants and bars can apply for federal grants, White House official says

Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.

Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

Fewer truck drivers could mean gas shortages at the pump

Fewer truck drivers could mean gas shortages at the pump

The summer travel months could include a shortage of gasoline. It's not because there isn't enough fuel, but instead, a challenge getting it to the pump.

The summer travel months could include a shortage of gasoline. It's not because there isn't enough fuel, but instead, a challenge getting it to the pump.

Do you need ID theft protection?

Do you need ID theft protection?

Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started.  So do you need to buy identity theft protection?

Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started.  So do you need to buy identity theft protection?

Restaurants suffering employee shortage; Many employees found new jobs during pandemic
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Restaurants suffering employee shortage; Many employees found new jobs during pandemic

Several restaurant workers found work in different industries thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restaurants are reopening, they are finding it hard to find people to work for them.

Several restaurant workers found work in different industries thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restaurants are reopening, they are finding it hard to find people to work for them.

Biden to propose $1.8 trillion to help children and families

Biden to propose $1.8 trillion to help children and families

President Biden will detail his $1.8 trillion plan to help children and families before a joint session of Congress Wednesday.

President Biden will detail his $1.8 trillion plan to help children and families before a joint session of Congress Wednesday.

Pet owners grappling with pet food shortage

Pet owners grappling with pet food shortage

Many pet owners say they've been scrambling to find some pet foods throughout the pandemic, especially for cats and dogs that need special diets. 

Many pet owners say they've been scrambling to find some pet foods throughout the pandemic, especially for cats and dogs that need special diets. 

Local gun sales skyrocket as state, federally elected officials debate bills

Local gun sales skyrocket as state, federally elected officials debate bills

Local gun shops echoing a national trend, they say gun purchases are on the rise and there is not a specific demographic purchasing these guns, it’s a wide variety.

Local gun shops echoing a national trend, they say gun purchases are on the rise and there is not a specific demographic purchasing these guns, it’s a wide variety.

Surging lumber prices add significant costs to new home construction

Surging lumber prices add significant costs to new home construction

New home sales continue to surge, across the country. In March, the Commerce Department reported activity increased more than 20%. The cost of buying a home is going way up, as well, as demand and the lingering effects of the pandemic are leaving an expensive shortage of supplies.

New home sales continue to surge, across the country. In March, the Commerce Department reported activity increased more than 20%. The cost of buying a home is going way up, as well, as demand and the lingering effects of the pandemic are leaving an expensive shortage of supplies.

Texas has paid $691 million in suspicious unemployment claims

Texas has paid $691 million in suspicious unemployment claims

The Texas Workforce Commission says it has paid out $691 million in suspected fraudulent claims since the pandemic began.

The Texas Workforce Commission says it has paid out $691 million in suspected fraudulent claims since the pandemic began.

Rental car shortage driving up prices, making cars scarce

Rental car shortage driving up prices, making cars scarce

If you're planning to travel this summer, you may end up paying hundreds of dollars a day for a rental car, if you're lucky to find one at all. A rental car shortage is driving up prices. 

If you're planning to travel this summer, you may end up paying hundreds of dollars a day for a rental car, if you're lucky to find one at all. A rental car shortage is driving up prices.