Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of user privacy update

Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.

Proposal would extend California eviction rule through June

California plans to extend eviction protections through the end of June while using federal money to pay off up to 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent, according to an agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

Apple prototypes foldable iPhone screens: report

The tech giant has begun developing prototype screens for internal testing, Bloomberg first reported, though there are allegedly no real plans to launch a foldable iPhone yet.

Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets

Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks

President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speed up the vaccine roll out, and provide financial help to individuals.

Disneyland Resort to end annual pass program

Disneyland Resort has announced plans to end its annual passholder program. 

Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items

Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.

Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows

Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.

Average US price of gas up 9 cents a gallon to $2.35

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 9 cents a gallon over the past three weeks to $2.35.

Hyundai adds 471K SUVs to recall, tells owners to park outside

Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires.

Target recalls infant rompers due to choking hazard

Target is issuing a recall of nearly 300,000 infant rompers because the snaps could detach and present a choking hazard.

As small businesses shutter, your gift cards are time-sensitive

Gift cards you received over the holidays may only have value for a limited time, as so many retailers face bankruptcy and economic uncertainty.

FAA outlines new rules for drones and their operators

Federal officials announced their final rules for drone operators, paving the way for safe aerial operations for both consumers and commercial applications.

$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.