Summer EBT: Millions of kids to get food benefits through new 2024 program — here's who qualifies
The newly permanent federal program, Summer EBT, means millions of families will receive financial assistance during the summer months. Here's how much and who is eligible.
The newly permanent federal program, Summer EBT, means millions of families will receive financial assistance during the summer months. Here's how much and who is eligible.
Jury duty phone scam uses threat of arrest if victim doesn't pay a fine, authorities warn
A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.
A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.
American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
Fake Stanley cups scam prompts warnings from cops
Police said they found fake versions of the popular cups online for under $20.
Police said they found fake versions of the popular cups online for under $20.
Lead-tainted applesauce pouches contained additional potential toxic substance, FDA says
More than 200 people in 37 states may have been sickened by the tainted fruit pouches. Officials say consumers who ate the applesauce should seek medical care and discard the products.
More than 200 people in 37 states may have been sickened by the tainted fruit pouches. Officials say consumers who ate the applesauce should seek medical care and discard the products.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie trays sold at Sam's Club
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
Verizon settlement could mean you get $100. Here’s how to qualify
Verizon customers charged an administrative fee by the company can file a claim. Here's what you need to know.
Verizon customers charged an administrative fee by the company can file a claim. Here's what you need to know.
Avian flu impacting egg supply at some Bay Area grocery stores
Grocery shoppers across the Bay Area have reported bare shelves in the egg aisle, and some stores have implemented limits on the number of egg cartons customers can purchase due to an Avian flu outbreak affecting Sonoma County.
Grocery shoppers across the Bay Area have reported bare shelves in the egg aisle, and some stores have implemented limits on the number of egg cartons customers can purchase due to an Avian flu outbreak affecting Sonoma County.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
2024 may finally be good year to buy a home, experts say: ‘The worst in home sales is over’
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
More electric vehicles lose full US tax credits in 2024
Car buyers in the market for an EV in the new year will have some things to consider when searching for a vehicle that qualifies for a new tax credit based on guidelines from the federal government.
Car buyers in the market for an EV in the new year will have some things to consider when searching for a vehicle that qualifies for a new tax credit based on guidelines from the federal government.
Walmart bringing poke ‘to the masses’ by adding restaurants inside locations nationwide
Walmart is partnering with restaurant Uncle Sharkii with a vision of bringing affordable poke bowls to the masses.
Walmart is partnering with restaurant Uncle Sharkii with a vision of bringing affordable poke bowls to the masses.
Company recalls over 6,700 pounds of patties, ground beef in response to possible E. coli
Nearly 6,800 pounds of uncooked beef patties and ground beef produced by an Illinois-based company recently became subject to a recall.
Nearly 6,800 pounds of uncooked beef patties and ground beef produced by an Illinois-based company recently became subject to a recall.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Amazon notifies Prime Video users ads will start unless you pay more
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Small magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers
The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.
The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.
BlendJet recalls nearly 5 million portable blenders due to fire, laceration hazards
BlendJet has issued a voluntary recall of select BlendJet 2 portable blenders due to overheating and/or laceration hazards.
BlendJet has issued a voluntary recall of select BlendJet 2 portable blenders due to overheating and/or laceration hazards.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.



















