Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.

295K pounds of raw beef recalled over possible E. coli concerns

A meat processor in Omaha, Nebraska, has recalled over 295,000 pounds of raw beef that could be contaminated with E. coli, the USDA said.

Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium would only be extended until the end of the month.

On Your Side: Dog owner warns about hiring sitters through popular pet-sitting app

As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.

McCormick recalls 3 seasonings over salmonella concern

McCormick & Co. is recalling some of its Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.

Heat relief resources offered to Dallas residents struggling to stay cool

In the past, there would be cooling stations set up around town. However, with the pandemic, organizers decided to take the cool air directly to residents.

'The lights will stay on:' ERCOT, PUC vow to keep up with energy demand for upcoming heat

Huge changes are in the works to fix the Texas power grid, but real change will take years. In the meantime, ERCOT says it has things under control to keep up with the demand this summer starting with the record demand anticipated next week.

IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million

A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.

Artpark at Trinity Groves opens as colorful new hangout spot in Dallas

The new backyard-style beer garden has picnic tables to enjoy food from nearby restaurants, colorful graffiti art by local artists, outdoor TVs perfect to watch big games and views of Downtown Dallas.

Passport scams on the rise due to massive processing backlog, BBB warns

As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.

CBP seizes thousands of fake Apple AirPods worth $1.3 million

On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized five shipments of fake Apple AirPods valued at over $1.3 million.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

A look at Ford's all-electric F150 Lightning
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Truck owners often say the fastest way to make new friends is to own a pickup truck. And if your truck can keep the lights on in your home, you might be even more popular. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello previews the all-electric Ford F150 Lightning.

Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene

Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.