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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.