Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Taxpayers can amend returns to collect missed credits, deductions
Many professional tax preparers offer free tax reviews and may find credits or deductions you didn't take.
Many professional tax preparers offer free tax reviews and may find credits or deductions you didn't take.
Taxpayers can amend returns to collect missed credits, deductions
Even if you've already filed your taxes for last year, you may have left some money on the table.
Even if you've already filed your taxes for last year, you may have left some money on the table.
Being stuck at home during the pandemic pushes electricity bills higher
One of the effects of so many people having to stay home, during the pandemic, is higher electricity bills.
One of the effects of so many people having to stay home, during the pandemic, is higher electricity bills.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
FDA: 4 manufacturers to phase out potentially harmful substance commonly found in fast-food containers
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
Getting retirement saving back on track after job loss
The pandemic is forcing many older workers into early retirement, though many are not financially prepared for it.
The pandemic is forcing many older workers into early retirement, though many are not financially prepared for it.
As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Dunkin' offering 'Free Coffee Mondays' starting August 3
Dunkin' is launching Free Coffee Mondays -- but it's only for a limited time.
Dunkin' is launching Free Coffee Mondays -- but it's only for a limited time.
Mayor Turner, Housing Task Force debate best ways to stop evictions
Many community leaders and task force members agree more rental assistance is needed. But there's also debate about other ideas on the table.
Many community leaders and task force members agree more rental assistance is needed. But there's also debate about other ideas on the table.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Virtual home tours are helping COVID-conscious home buyers and sellers
For many, shopping for a home has really changed in the last several months. Clicking through online listings seems so much safer, and would-be buyers may have noticed the opportunity to take a 'virtual tour'.
For many, shopping for a home has really changed in the last several months. Clicking through online listings seems so much safer, and would-be buyers may have noticed the opportunity to take a 'virtual tour'.
Study reveals half a million Houston drivers can't renew their licenses
Half a million Houston drivers, mostly low income, can't renew their driver's licenses due to unpaid tickets, according to a new study, Driven to Debt, Houston. Consumer advocates say it's creating a cycle of poverty.
Half a million Houston drivers, mostly low income, can't renew their driver's licenses due to unpaid tickets, according to a new study, Driven to Debt, Houston. Consumer advocates say it's creating a cycle of poverty.
FDA's rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers expands
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
The weird things Americans spend money on during COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, consumer spending habits are reflecting our changing circumstances and manufacturers are finding some interesting trends.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, consumer spending habits are reflecting our changing circumstances and manufacturers are finding some interesting trends.
Over 600 people in 11 states sick after bagged salad recall, federal health officials say
Consumers with the product are reportedly advised to not eat, sell, or serve the lettuce.
Consumers with the product are reportedly advised to not eat, sell, or serve the lettuce.