Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Gas prices could be headed higher before they come back down
Gas prices in the Bay Area are just a few cents shy of hitting the highest cost since 2012, according to GasBuddy. At the same time, the cost of taking a rideshare is skyrocketing amid a driver shortage.
Gas prices in the Bay Area are just a few cents shy of hitting the highest cost since 2012, according to GasBuddy. At the same time, the cost of taking a rideshare is skyrocketing amid a driver shortage.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
CPUC fines PG&E $106M for 2019 shutoffs, website unavailability
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a $106 million penalty for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for violating safety guidelines during three power shutoffs held in the fall of 2019.
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a $106 million penalty for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for violating safety guidelines during three power shutoffs held in the fall of 2019.
Average US price of gas jumps 8 cents per gallon to $3.10; Bay Area prices highest in the nation
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.23 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.53 in Houston.
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.23 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.53 in Houston.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
Port of Oakland reports record-setting import volume as U.S. economy rebounds from pandemic
The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot containers in April, up 25 percent from a year ago. It's the largest monthly amount of imports in the port's 94-year history.
The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot containers in April, up 25 percent from a year ago. It's the largest monthly amount of imports in the port's 94-year history.
Mattel collecting old Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars in toy takeback program
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Major US pipeline hit by ransomware attack could be back online by week’s end
The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday that it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.
The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday that it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Cyberattack on East Coast pipeline linked to criminal gang
Friday's ransomware attack on a vital East Coast pipeline, the worst cyberattack to date on critical U.S. infrastructure, was carried out by a criminal gang, two people close to the investigation said Sunday.
Friday's ransomware attack on a vital East Coast pipeline, the worst cyberattack to date on critical U.S. infrastructure, was carried out by a criminal gang, two people close to the investigation said Sunday.
Average US price of gas jumps 6 cents per gallon to $3.02, up $1.05 from year ago
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.16 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.16 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
California court upholds Newsom's use of emergency powers during pandemic
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.