PUC hears from ERCOT about what caused Texas' power grid to enter emergency conditions last week
The state’s power grid operator revealed it might not have had as much cushion as it thought when the grid entered emergency conditions earlier this month.
The state’s power grid operator revealed it might not have had as much cushion as it thought when the grid entered emergency conditions earlier this month.
'Stranger Things' ice cream hitting Walmart shelves this week
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
Coca-Cola launches new flavor created by artificial intelligence
The new zero-sugar soda is available in stores for a limited time.
The new zero-sugar soda is available in stores for a limited time.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Dallas water pipe that leaked millions of gallons of clean water now fixed, city says
The city of Dallas says a leak that flooded a wooded area in the southern part of the city is now fixed. But there are still questions about how long the leak lasted and how much water was wasted.
The city of Dallas says a leak that flooded a wooded area in the southern part of the city is now fixed. But there are still questions about how long the leak lasted and how much water was wasted.
McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains for a new dining era
McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.
McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.
Little Debbie releases 4 limited-edition ice cream flavors
Shoppers can grab these new frozen treats at Walmart stores nationwide.
Shoppers can grab these new frozen treats at Walmart stores nationwide.
Apple's big event: Consumers likely to see new iPhone, Apple Watch
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Smart plugs recalled over shock risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
Texas power grid avoids emergency conditions Friday
Despite record heat across the state, grid managers did not ask people to conserve energy, nor did we come anywhere close to emergency conditions.
Despite record heat across the state, grid managers did not ask people to conserve energy, nor did we come anywhere close to emergency conditions.
Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Texas power grid avoids emergency conditions Thursday night
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says power grid conditions were tight again Thursday night but not as tight as Wednesday night when supply levels dropped to critical levels. We now know more about why ERCOT has been struggling to meet high demand during this record September heat.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says power grid conditions were tight again Thursday night but not as tight as Wednesday night when supply levels dropped to critical levels. We now know more about why ERCOT has been struggling to meet high demand during this record September heat.
You can now own Neil Armstrong's former Texas home
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
Vegan egg market projected to grow by nearly $1 billion before 2028: report
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
Nearly 85K highchairs recalled after reports of children falling from chair
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, causing 24 falls and 11 injuries
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, causing 24 falls and 11 injuries
Expert says ‘some kind of miracles’ needed in 'world of real estate' to reverse trends
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.
Survey: Half of homeowners want to move but feel stuck
Even a small shift in mortgage rates could make a big difference to home affordability.
Even a small shift in mortgage rates could make a big difference to home affordability.