California bill would restrict self-checkout, force some stores to do away with it
Self-checkout lanes are increasingly utilized, lessening the need for more costly employee-staffed checkout stands.
Self-checkout lanes are increasingly utilized, lessening the need for more costly employee-staffed checkout stands.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.
Air Jordan & Air Max: How these Nike brands helped define the sneaker industry
These Nike signature shoe collections, known for their bold colors and unique designs, were some of the most in-demand sneakers and changed the economics of the shoe industry.
These Nike signature shoe collections, known for their bold colors and unique designs, were some of the most in-demand sneakers and changed the economics of the shoe industry.
Walmart ground beef recalled after possible E. coli contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.
Chipotle giving away free burritos to health care workers: How to get yours
Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos to health care workers around the country. Here's who qualifies and how to register.
Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos to health care workers around the country. Here's who qualifies and how to register.
New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks
Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.
Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns
Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Bay Area home prices are rising once again
Home prices in the Bay Area are reaching levels seen before the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes that caused prices to fall slightly.
Home prices in the Bay Area are reaching levels seen before the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes that caused prices to fall slightly.
Teen arrested for allegedly selling fake Airpods on social media
Redwood City officers arrested a teenager who allegedly sold fake Apple earphones on social media, police said Thursday.
Redwood City officers arrested a teenager who allegedly sold fake Apple earphones on social media, police said Thursday.
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
Let's a-go? Recall for sticky acceleration pedal – in this Mario Kart racer
JAKKS Pacific recalled about 17,500 of its Mario Kart ride-on racer cars after learning the battery-operated toy could cause a crash if the acceleration pedal is clogged with debris.
JAKKS Pacific recalled about 17,500 of its Mario Kart ride-on racer cars after learning the battery-operated toy could cause a crash if the acceleration pedal is clogged with debris.
Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.
There's no place like Glinda the Good Witch's home – for $21.75M
Just follow the Yellow Brick Road – or Benedict Canyon Drive – to a legendary Beverly Hills home now on the market for $21.75 million.
Just follow the Yellow Brick Road – or Benedict Canyon Drive – to a legendary Beverly Hills home now on the market for $21.75 million.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.



















