Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem

Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.

Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal

Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.

Recall of cheese products upgraded to highest danger level over Listeria-causing bacteria: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.

More homes in Texas sold for over $1 million in 2025 than ever before

A record-setting number of Texas homes were sold for $1 million or more from Nov. 2024 to Oct. 2025, according to the 2025 Texas Sales of Million-Dollar Homes Report released by Texas Realtors. 

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

December CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for food but gas prices have declined.

Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost

Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

Trump wants credit card interest capped

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.