Tips for gift giving and staying on budget this holiday season

Whether it’s the grocery store or Black Friday sales, this time of year can put a dent in anyone’s spending. Here are some tips for gift giving and staying on budget this year.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only

Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.

Atherton has the most expensive zip code in U.S., 10 other Bay Area locations among the top

Atherton remained at the top of a list of the most expensive zip codes in the U.S., with the median price for homes sold surpassing $8 million. Other Bay Area locations were also among the top, as the region held "its status as the most expensive metropolitan area in the U.S.," researchers said.

Majority of Americans take notice in the rise of 'tipflation' across industries

Pew Research did an extensive study showing how the landscape of tipping has changed, and older Americans, in particular are not receptive to some of these reforms.

Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Cantaloupes recalled over salmonella concerns

The cantaloupes were sold directly to various retailers in 10 states and Canada, but the company warns the cantaloupes may have reached stores in other states.

Wendy’s is offering free chicken nuggets every Wednesday for the rest of 2023

Wendy's is bringing the holiday cheer with a free six-piece chicken nugget offer. Here's how to redeem the deal each Wednesday through the end of the year.

Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers

The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.

Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 lbs. of dinosaur-shaped nuggets

Tyson is recalling thousands of pounds of its dinosaur “fun shaped” chicken because of a risk they’re contaminated with foreign matter.

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.