Amazon’s new boxes can transform into cat condos, rocket ships and more fun creations

“Less packaging, more smiles” is Amazon’s new program that includes a call to action to use less packaging material and shrink the boxes to fit orders more often.

US new home sales jump 13.8% in June

The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.

Pearland woman gets $5700 COVID-19 test bill

A Pearland woman got hit with a nearly $6000 bill for taking a COVID-19 test. And she's not the only one.

Cheez-It brings back summer box set pairing white cheddar with House Wine rosé 

Summer is here and it kinda looks a lot like spring and late winter: nothing to do, nowhere to go, and just waiting for a solution to this COVID-19 virus. But that's where Cheez-It is coming in, ready to lighten up the year.

Amazon delays Prime Day in US

Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.

Payday, title lenders won't have to check ability to repay

Federal regulators are reversing a rule meant to protect people from taking out payday and title loans. Lenders will not have to check whether the borrower can repay these high-interest loans.

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Federal regulators are reversing a rule meant to protect people from taking out payday and title loans.?Lenders will not have to check whether the borrower can repay these high-interest loans.

Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods

The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."

Website launched to help support restaurant industry

With 11 million jobs are on the line, the restaurant industry needs our help, and there’s something we can do that is absolutely free.

$65 million plan to rehouse expected surge in homeless

The City and County have contributed a combined $58 million of CARES Act funding for housing, while the Coalition for the Homeless is working to raise another $9 million.

Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks

The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.

Houston man accused of fraudulently obtaining over $1 million from Payment Protection Program

According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Texas, Joshua Thomas Arguires, 29, is charged with making false statements to a financial institution, wire fraud, bank fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. 

How to negotiate for more college financial aid  

If you're struggling with how you'll pay for your child's college education this fall, we're going to let you in on a well-kept secret. You can negotiate for more financial aid than a school offers you.