2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]

For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.

Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge

The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.

Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect

Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Bissell steamers recalled in response to dozens of 'serious' burn injuries

Bissell recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers between October 2024 and March 2026.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list

America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.

Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights

Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.

Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states

While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.

USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.