Which age group tips the worst? Survey reveals tipping frustrations

Most of us are just tired of tipping our servers and stylists, according to a new survey by Bankrate that found 66 percent of Americans take issue with the tipping culture in this country. 

Auto warranty robocaller hit with nearly $300M fine from FCC

The enterprise, which did business under a slew of names, is accused of dialing numbers included on the National Do Not Call Registry, among other serious violations.

Home prices fell in Bay Area cities, experiencing biggest declines in country: study

A new study suggested that the Bay Area’s housing market was seeing one of the nation’s largest cooldowns, as 13 local cities were among a list of the top 18 U.S. spots, where home prices were falling.

Overstock's website changes to Bed Bath & Beyond domain

The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and has become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.

Feds consider cracking down on e-bikes after battery explosions cause deadly fires

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in effort to slow inflation

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession.

Petrified Forest in Calistoga going up for sale: report

The Petrified Forest in Calistoga will reportedly soon go up for sale by the family that owns and operates the 500-acre property, including the remains of ancient sequoias.

Trader Joe’s cookies recalled for possibly containing rocks

Trader Joe’s said it was alerted by their supplier that certain batches of two types of their cookies may contain rocks.

Cupkin children's cups sold on Amazon recalled over excess lead levels

Cupkin says liquid in the recalled cups is "not exposed to lead due to the double walled construction," but exposure can occur if the cup bottoms are mistreated.

Startup tech firm pulls out of high rise towers project in downtown San Jose

Nabr’s plan for the towers included allowing people to customize their unit within a lease-to-own agreement but economic uncertainty overall may have played a role in their withdrawal.

UPS strike could be the most expensive in 100 years

Small businesses and consumers face "lasting harm" from a looming UPS strike, according to an economic analysts.