California home prices, sales forecasted to spike amid lower interest rates

Call it a Catch-22 for prospective home buyers in California. Good news is that interest rates are finally coming down. But with lower rates, buyers are returning to the market, which is expected to heat up competition and drive up prices.

Disney+ password-sharing crackdown is now in the US: What to know

Disney has unveiled details of its password-sharing crackdown in the U.S., charging an additional fee for account holders who want to add someone outside their household.

Pet food recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination

Several dog food products from Answers Pet Food have been recalled after FDA testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria. Both pets and humans are at risk of illness, prompting safety precautions and disposal instructions for consumers.

Spirit Halloween suffers backlash for selling ‘bullet belt’ costume accessory

'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.

This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024

The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.

US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters

The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.

PG&E customers skeptical of optional third-party protection plan

Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying customers about an optional third-party service, drawing skepticism among them.

Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF

A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?

US grocery stores could face fruit shortages as 45,000 dockworkers threaten strike

The International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, is negotiating on behalf of the 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen U.S. ports that collectively handle about half of the nation's seaborne imports.

Last full-size Kmart in US to close

The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.

How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans

It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.

You can now get verified on Uber; here's why

Ride-booking company Uber announced it will now allow riders to get verified in response to driver feedback.