McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation
It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.
It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Costco brings back item limits in some stores amid COVID-19 surge
Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.
Costco appears to be reinstating purchase limits on some items as the U.S. is again inundated with a devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 relief funds still available for Texans’ energy bills
The money, available through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), covers current and past bills and is paid directly to your provider.
The money, available through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), covers current and past bills and is paid directly to your provider.
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement: Judge conditionally OKs $4.5B agreement
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Save Me Steve: Products that would have been at the Inspired Home Show
The annual Inspired Home Show was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns and then cancelled for the year. But that didn't stop product makers from announcing new and fun ways to enjoy your home. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello takes a look.
The annual Inspired Home Show was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns and then cancelled for the year. But that didn't stop product makers from announcing new and fun ways to enjoy your home. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello takes a look.
Griddy settles over sky-high energy bills from Texas freeze
Some Texans who were stuck with huge electricity bills after February's winter storm will not have to pay. The Texas Attorney General's Office reached a deal with the bankrupt company, Griddy Energy.
Some Texans who were stuck with huge electricity bills after February's winter storm will not have to pay. The Texas Attorney General's Office reached a deal with the bankrupt company, Griddy Energy.
Deadline approaching to opt out of advanced child tax credit payments
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
Yuengling beer now available in stores and on tap in Texas
A nearly 200-year-old company is now finally selling its beloved brews in Texas.
A nearly 200-year-old company is now finally selling its beloved brews in Texas.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice lineup gets an in-store release date
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
T-Mobile hit with class-action lawsuits over data breach
Over 53 million T-Mobile customers have been impacted by the cyberattack.
Over 53 million T-Mobile customers have been impacted by the cyberattack.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
Macy’s, Toys'R'Us partner to bring the toy store back into physical locations
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Thieves snatch two North Texas women's purses from store parking lot
Two North Texas women want the public to be on high alert the next time they go grocery shopping. Each of them had thousands worth of goods stolen from them in the same parking lot. One of the crimes was even caught on camera.
Two North Texas women want the public to be on high alert the next time they go grocery shopping. Each of them had thousands worth of goods stolen from them in the same parking lot. One of the crimes was even caught on camera.
T-Mobile data breach: More than 40 million customers exposed
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Girl Scouts adding brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie to 2022 lineup
The Girl Scouts announced a new brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie for its 2022 season with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.
The Girl Scouts announced a new brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie for its 2022 season with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.
Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
T-Mobile data breach: Company says investigation underway
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
BBB warns about common scams targeting Texas college students
College students in Texas have reported over $109,000 lost to scams this year, says the BBB.
College students in Texas have reported over $109,000 lost to scams this year, says the BBB.