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.

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.

Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says

Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.

Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert

A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.

These airlines are raising baggage fees amid rising fuel costs

Travelers are watching America’s biggest airlines to see which one will be the next to announce higher fees as jet fuel prices continue to soar. 

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

What Texans are really tucking into their Easter baskets this year

Forget the Peeps—Texas has a different favorite holiday treat. From delivery trends to search data, see which sweets are reigning supreme in the Lone Star State this Easter.

Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs

Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues. 

Major grocery chain closes more stores, cuts jobs as post-merger fallout deepens

Albertsons is closing additional stores and cutting jobs nationwide as it works to stabilize operations following the collapse of its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, intensifying pressure on the grocery chain.

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese

Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.