Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.
Air Jordan & Air Max: How these Nike brands helped define the sneaker industry
These Nike signature shoe collections, known for their bold colors and unique designs, were some of the most in-demand sneakers and changed the economics of the shoe industry.
Walmart ground beef recalled after possible E. coli contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling thousands of beef products shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The meat items were produced on April 26-27.
Chipotle giving away free burritos to health care workers: How to get yours
Chipotle is giving away 100,000 burritos to health care workers around the country. Here's who qualifies and how to register.
New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks
Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.
When is the best time to list your home for sale? It may be soon, Zillow study finds
According to a new Zillow study, now may be the best time to list your home in these cities.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns
Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Save Me Steve: Credit card hacks and fine print perks
How do you make a good offer four times better? Turns out, you just have to ask. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello tells you about the credit card hack even he had no idea existed. Plus, you may be surprised by what you find while reading the fine print.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Automatic emergency braking to become US standard
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
Spirit Airlines adds 5 new nonstop flights from DFW Airport
Spirit Airlines is adding five new nonstop flights out of Dallas for people who want a quick or affordable summer getaway.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.