People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
Costco shoppers may be eligible for payout after email settlement. Here’s how to qualify
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
eBay to pay $50 million in bizarre harassment case involving live cockroach deliveries
eBay will pay nearly $50 million to settle a bizarre harassment case involving former employees who targeted a couple with live cockroaches, a bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries.
eBay will pay nearly $50 million to settle a bizarre harassment case involving former employees who targeted a couple with live cockroaches, a bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries.
Renting an iPhone? Apple Upgrade offers leasing option amid rising prices
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
Oakland's Town Biscuits: flavor, roots and community
From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey.
From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
What's costing the most on back-to-school school supplies
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight.
Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
Cracker Barrel replaces CEO less than a year after failed remodel, new logo
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as global expansion accelerates
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old son
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Last-minute summer travel booking
Thinking about squeezing in one last getaway before fall? Even with gas prices climbing and the Iran conflict fueling uncertainty in the oil market, there people are still booking trips. Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, gives booking strategies.
Thinking about squeezing in one last getaway before fall? Even with gas prices climbing and the Iran conflict fueling uncertainty in the oil market, there people are still booking trips. Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, gives booking strategies.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, the company said Monday.
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, the company said Monday.
Plans for the first Costco in this East Bay city move ahead
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.



















