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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.