What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Gas guzzler: Maximizing your car’s fuel economy as gas prices soar to record levels
Reducing your speed on the highway can increase your car's fuel economy between 7-14%, according to AAA.
Reducing your speed on the highway can increase your car's fuel economy between 7-14%, according to AAA.
Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
Gas prices: US national average to soon hit highest ever recorded, experts say
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Americans see biggest single-day jump in gas prices in years
The average price of a regular gallon of gasoline increased to $3.84 this week
The average price of a regular gallon of gasoline increased to $3.84 this week
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Amazon closing all brick-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star shops
Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations.
Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations.
Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
Save Me Steve: Financial help for COVID-19 funerals
For families hit hard emotionally and financially by a COVID-19 death, there is help from the federal government. But fewer than half of those who qualify have claimed the money to pay for funerals. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello explains.
For families hit hard emotionally and financially by a COVID-19 death, there is help from the federal government. But fewer than half of those who qualify have claimed the money to pay for funerals. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello explains.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
PPP fraud can be identified, tracked on website created by software engineer
The software engineer feels as if citizens should step up to 'expose' anyone who took advantage of PPP loans
The software engineer feels as if citizens should step up to 'expose' anyone who took advantage of PPP loans
Shop smart: How to spot a fake review
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
Save Me Steve: Save on prescription drugs
If you are overwhelmed by the crippling cost of prescription drugs, that could end for you today. A first of its kind pharmacy is putting people ahead of profits to save members up to 99 percent on drug costs. It sounds too good to be true but consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it is.
If you are overwhelmed by the crippling cost of prescription drugs, that could end for you today. A first of its kind pharmacy is putting people ahead of profits to save members up to 99 percent on drug costs. It sounds too good to be true but consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it is.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
US ports to get $450M to help ease supply chain congestion, lower prices
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
Coffee prices skyrocketing for customers, roasters: ‘Everybody’s basically taking a hit’
Roasted coffee prices experiencing biggest spike since 2012
Roasted coffee prices experiencing biggest spike since 2012