Home prices may have bottomed out

The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.

Shake Shack releases ‘Hot Menu’ – a ‘fiery twist’ on classics

The New York-based company revealed that the fast food chain will bring back its Hot Chicken sandwich for a fourth time and will release other new menu items.

New report says dozens of major car companies fail to protect drivers' data privacy

Dozens of major automobile companies received a failing grade for protecting people's privacy, according to a new report by the Mozilla Foundation's "Privacy not Included" research project.

‘One Chip Challenge’ products to be pulled from store shelves following teen’s death

The cause of death for a Massachusetts teen who took part in the “One Chip Challenge” has yet to be determined, but out of an abundance of caution, the chipmaker, Paqui, is pulling “One Chip Challenge” products from store shelves.

Santa Clara County enacts quarantine due to Oriental fruit flies

Santa Clara County officials have enacted a partial quarantine after the presence of Oriental fruit flies was found.

Wendy’s launches Pumpkin Spice Frosty just in time for fall

The fast good giant announced that it will be releasing a Pumpkin Spice Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew nationwide.

Florida baseball team lists entire stadium on Airbnb

Florida’s Pensacola Blue Wahoos is offering its entire ballpark to fans to rent on Airbnb.

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little or no control of personal data they collect

Multiple automakers say they can sell your personal data. Half will share your information with the government or law enforcement in response to a "request," as opposed to requiring a court order.

United Airlines says computer issue caused nationwide shutdown

United Airlines halted all takeoffs nationwide Tuesday due to an equipment failure somewhere within its vast computer system.

Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.

New California law aims to build affordable housing faster

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week that lawmakers say will help speed up the process of building new affordable housing in California.