Costco raising membership fees for 1st time since 2017

Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time in seven years. Here’s when the new fees will take effect.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?

With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.

Frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns

Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Here’s what to know.

US home prices hit another all-time high

The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Will Hurricane Beryl cause gas prices to rise?

The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.

Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers

Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.

Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August

Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level

The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning. 

This Walmart rival is gaining ground in the lowest-prices game

Kroger and Target, which usually trade off in the number two spot, have slightly "narrowed the gap with Walmart" -- but prices are dropping even more at another major chain.

National Bikini Day: History of the controversial two-piece suit

On July 5, 1946, the scandalous, two-piece bikini was unveiled – going on to become one of the most popular forms of swimwear.

Chipotle portions drama: Wells Fargo analyst exposes inconsistency

Chipotle Mexican Grill faces criticism for inconsistent burrito bowl portions after a Wells Fargo analyst's study revealed significant size variations across 75 orders, sparking social media backlash.

Are the new Costco rotisserie chicken bags safe?

In March 2024, Costco switched from hard plastic containers to flexible plastic bags for rotisserie chickens to reduce plastic use and emissions, but customers have raised concerns about leaks and potential chemical exposure from the hot chickens sitting directly in the plastic.