Texas home insurance costs skyrocket as lawmakers debate solutions

Texas lawmakers and insurance experts are studying potential solutions to soaring homeowner insurance rates, which have jumped 79% since 2020 due to severe weather damage and rising repair costs.

Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores

Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy.

Broccoli sprouts recalled over salmonella exposure

The new recall impacts Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom which were sold on Amazon between August 2026 and September 2026, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Recall expanded for popular Walmart pasta dish over Listeria risk

A recall of an Italian pasta dish distributed to Walmart stores nationwide has been expanded to include all lot numbers because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. 

Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees

Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.

Ford recalls more than 40,000 trucks and SUVs over visibility risk

Ford is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles due to a headlight defect that could reduce the driver's visibility, according to federal regulators.

Walmart recalls 4.4M grill brushes over danger that metal wires could detach, be swallowed

Walmart is recalling more than 4.4 million grill brushes because the brush’s small metal wire bristles can detach and pose a risk of serious injuries if they are swallowed. 

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

Trump eyes red-dyed diesel as fuel prices soar: What is it?

The White House is considering expanding sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming and construction equipment, as diesel prices reach record levels.

Recall of popular soft drink hits 77,000 cans after zero-sugar labels found on full-sugar soda

A Utah beverage company is recalling more than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical after some packages labeled as zero-sugar soda were found to contain the full-sugar version of the drink.

Sausage recalled for plastic contamination may still be in restaurant freezers, regulators warn

Federal investigators say boxes of frozen pork sausage recalled because it may be contaminated with plastic may still be sitting inside freezers at restaurants and other food service businesses.