ERCOT warns of tight power grid conditions this summer: 'A little nerve-racking'
Last summer was the second hottest on the books in Texas, and the organization that manages the grid warns this summer could be just as bad. But at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, the CEO of ERCOT said the grid is prepared.
Last summer was the second hottest on the books in Texas, and the organization that manages the grid warns this summer could be just as bad. But at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, the CEO of ERCOT said the grid is prepared.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for months after recall, FDA says
FDA officials sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree last week saying the applesauce products remained on store shelves in several states through late December – two months after the firm was told about the recall.
FDA officials sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree last week saying the applesauce products remained on store shelves in several states through late December – two months after the firm was told about the recall.
29% of borrowers say student loan debt will have a major influence on their vote, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Free meals for kids: Restaurant list for summer 2024
As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.
As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.
Tennessee home for sale, built by former Disney exec, shocks internet with unique entertaining space
An eye-catching home has hit the real estate market in Tennessee — and social media users can’t stop talking about it.
An eye-catching home has hit the real estate market in Tennessee — and social media users can’t stop talking about it.
Dallas city leaders compromise on new housing development plan
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
These U.S. cities were found to have the smallest average apartment size
While the average U.S. apartment size has been increasing amid skyrocketing home prices, here are the cities where the smallest apartments are still found. (Hint: Think outside NYC.)
While the average U.S. apartment size has been increasing amid skyrocketing home prices, here are the cities where the smallest apartments are still found. (Hint: Think outside NYC.)
Gas prices: What to expect this summer
Summer travel is in full swing, which means all eyes are on the prices at the pump. Here's what to expect.
Summer travel is in full swing, which means all eyes are on the prices at the pump. Here's what to expect.
Orange juice prices set to stay high as diseases, extreme weather ravage global harvests
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Foreclosures on the rise again nationwide — A look at the hardest hit states
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
Texas Supreme Court sides with state regulators hiking prices during 2021 winter storm
The Texas Supreme Court said, in part, “The [Public Utility] Commission has the expertise to manage the electric utility industry; the courts do not."
The Texas Supreme Court said, in part, “The [Public Utility] Commission has the expertise to manage the electric utility industry; the courts do not."
North Texas officer confronts man on phone scamming elderly woman: 'You freaking moron!'
The elderly woman was on the phone with the scammer just moments away from sending $40,000. That's when an officer figured out what was happening, took the phone from her and let the scammer have it.
The elderly woman was on the phone with the scammer just moments away from sending $40,000. That's when an officer figured out what was happening, took the phone from her and let the scammer have it.
These US cities now among world's most 'impossibly unaffordable,' report says
Five U.S. cities ranked among the world’s top 10 most “impossibly unaffordable" places for housing, according to a new report.
Five U.S. cities ranked among the world’s top 10 most “impossibly unaffordable" places for housing, according to a new report.
Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles for being too spicy
In a statement to reporters, Samyang said it understands that the steps taken in Denmark were not based on product quality issues but because local authorities thought “they were too spicy and could potentially cause problems.”
In a statement to reporters, Samyang said it understands that the steps taken in Denmark were not based on product quality issues but because local authorities thought “they were too spicy and could potentially cause problems.”
Cities with the longest average commutes: How does your daily drive stack up?
People living in these cities deal with the burden of unusually long commutes daily. Here’s where your area ranks.
People living in these cities deal with the burden of unusually long commutes daily. Here’s where your area ranks.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2024
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.