US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to 'do not use' list
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.
Fisher-Price launches work-from-home toy set for preschoolers that features headset and wooden smartphone
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
Kroger issues recall for 17 cheese spreads and dips due to salmonella concerns
Kroger issued a recall notice for 17 varieties of cheese spreads and dips due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.
Kroger issued a recall notice for 17 varieties of cheese spreads and dips due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.
There’s a shortage of Dr Pepper amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
More businesses announce COVID-19 surcharges
You can expect to see COVID-19 surcharges on your receipts through this winter. In fact, expect to see them in more businesses.
You can expect to see COVID-19 surcharges on your receipts through this winter. In fact, expect to see them in more businesses.
COVID-19 SCAMS: What to look out for and how to tell it's fake
Isiah speaks with Dan Parsons from the Better Business Bureau about the scams people are using during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isiah speaks with Dan Parsons from the Better Business Bureau about the scams people are using during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic is forcing stores to close, and limiting choices for consumers
In March, Houston's retail sector was doing very well, with all kinds of options in all kinds of places. Five months later, much of that has changed and the worst may be yet to come.
In March, Houston's retail sector was doing very well, with all kinds of options in all kinds of places. Five months later, much of that has changed and the worst may be yet to come.
AAA reports relying on active driving assistance puts drivers at risk
AAA researchers tested five vehicles with active driving assistance systems. Tests found when the cars approached a disabled car, they hit it two-thirds of the time.
AAA researchers tested five vehicles with active driving assistance systems. Tests found when the cars approached a disabled car, they hit it two-thirds of the time.
AAA reports relying on active driving assistance puts drivers at risk
If you rely on your car's automatic lane change or braking assistance, AAA says those safety features are putting you at risk of an accident.
If you rely on your car's automatic lane change or braking assistance, AAA says those safety features are putting you at risk of an accident.
Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Research by South Texas College of Law shows one in four evictions filed in Harris Co. are illegal
The CARES Act mandated by Congress was to prevent evictions from March 27 through July 25 of this year.
The CARES Act mandated by Congress was to prevent evictions from March 27 through July 25 of this year.
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.