Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Children’s helmets sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled for failing safety standards
Outdoor Master has recalled about 24,300 children’s and youth helmets after federal regulators found they fail to meet mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards.
Outdoor Master has recalled about 24,300 children’s and youth helmets after federal regulators found they fail to meet mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards.
Ocean Spray investigates viral videos claiming cranberry sauce cans were filled with water
Ocean Spray says it is investigating several viral social media videos that appear to show its cranberry sauce cans filled with water instead of the holiday staple.
Ocean Spray says it is investigating several viral social media videos that appear to show its cranberry sauce cans filled with water instead of the holiday staple.
Hyundai issues recall for over 140K vehicles over rearview camera defect
The auto manufacturer is recalling certain model 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid cars.
The auto manufacturer is recalling certain model 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid cars.
Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B
AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.
AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday novelty box sells out in seconds at Walmart
The 65-box novelty item shaped like a TV offered a 75% discount for $19.37.
The 65-box novelty item shaped like a TV offered a 75% discount for $19.37.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
5 bulk grocery staples that might actually be a waste of money, experts warn
Many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save — but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.
Many shoppers assume warehouse clubs and big-box stores are the smartest places to save — but consumer experts warn that jumbo purchases can quietly drain your budget.
Airbus orders A320 fixes following flight-control incident
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Holiday barks, sold at Aldi, recalled due to ‘undeclared allergens’
The recalled holiday barks were available in Aldi stores in dozens of states. Here’s what you need to know.
The recalled holiday barks were available in Aldi stores in dozens of states. Here’s what you need to know.
Sisters book hotel room for Black Friday sales in Livermore
Black Friday crowds packed into stores across the Bay Area on Friday as retailers braced for what could be a record-setting kickoff to the holiday shopping season, according to retail analysts.
Black Friday crowds packed into stores across the Bay Area on Friday as retailers braced for what could be a record-setting kickoff to the holiday shopping season, according to retail analysts.
Black Friday theft threat turns holiday weekend into shoplifters' 'Super Bowl': former detective
Patrick Brosnan warns organized retail theft is multibillion-dollar business as 186 million Americans shop holiday weekend
Patrick Brosnan warns organized retail theft is multibillion-dollar business as 186 million Americans shop holiday weekend
Wegmans recalls grated pecorino romano cheese over possible listeria contamination
The recalled product was sold at multiple Wegmans stores, including in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
The recalled product was sold at multiple Wegmans stores, including in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Black Friday Bay Area store hours: A comprehensive list
For many Americans, the Christmas shopping season gets underway in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, as consumers seek discounts and deals to get the most bang out of their buck.
For many Americans, the Christmas shopping season gets underway in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, as consumers seek discounts and deals to get the most bang out of their buck.
What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Day after Thanksgiving is ‘Brown Friday’ for plumbers, their busiest day of the year
The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday for shoppers looking for deals, but for plumbers it’s Brown Friday and their busiest day of the year.
The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday for shoppers looking for deals, but for plumbers it’s Brown Friday and their busiest day of the year.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Thanksgiving buy-in: Host demands $100 admission fee for dinner plate
When the initial $100 rule caused frustration, the family escalated the demand by offering alternatives such as helping pay for the meat or the family water bill.
When the initial $100 rule caused frustration, the family escalated the demand by offering alternatives such as helping pay for the meat or the family water bill.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.