4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.

Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes

Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.

Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide

California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.

Potato chip recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level

The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.  

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028

Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution. 

Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August

A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.

Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash

The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday

Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.

Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles due to issue with park system

Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.

Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.

Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event

Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.