Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
JCPenney stores closing later this month: See the list
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Home Depot vows to maintain prices despite tariff pressures hitting retail sector
Other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have warned of potential price hikes.
Other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have warned of potential price hikes.
Costco enforces strict limit on gold bar purchases as value increases
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Graduation freebies, deals for class of 2025
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Trump tells Walmart: ‘Eat the tariffs’
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
President Trump lashed back at Walmart over the weekend after the retail giant said it would be increasing prices to combat his tariffs.
Food bank launches 5-year plan to combat food insecurity in North Texas
The North Texas Food Bank has unveiled a plan to combat hunger at its roots and build self-sufficient communities in North Texas.
The North Texas Food Bank has unveiled a plan to combat hunger at its roots and build self-sufficient communities in North Texas.
Ice cream recall issued due to potential plastic contamination
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.
White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving cars after minor crashes
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.
The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.
Walmart raising prices due to tariff costs: What we know
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Tariffs on the auto industry could impact car insurance rates
If car parts are more expensive or take longer to import, cars will cost more money and take more time to repair.
If car parts are more expensive or take longer to import, cars will cost more money and take more time to repair.
Kroger accused of overcharging customers on sale items, report finds
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery store chains, is accused of widespread price tag errors that lead to overcharges at the register, a new report finds.
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery store chains, is accused of widespread price tag errors that lead to overcharges at the register, a new report finds.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion: What to know
The major retailer says it plans to keep the Foot Locker brand, which includes Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
The major retailer says it plans to keep the Foot Locker brand, which includes Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
Ford recalls Navigator and Expedition SUVs over brake issue
The recall covers more than 200,000 Expeditions and over 50,000 Navigators between the model years 2022 and 2024.
The recall covers more than 200,000 Expeditions and over 50,000 Navigators between the model years 2022 and 2024.
Here’s where Gen Zers are buying homes – and it’s not in LA or NYC
Gen Zers are flocking to and buying homes in more affordable U.S. cities. Here's where.
Gen Zers are flocking to and buying homes in more affordable U.S. cities. Here's where.
Save Me Steve: Lowering prescription drug costs
President Trump has announced a new plan to cut prescription drug costs. But, there are ways you can do that on your own without having to wait for the order to take effect. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello shows you ways to save.
President Trump has announced a new plan to cut prescription drug costs. But, there are ways you can do that on your own without having to wait for the order to take effect. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello shows you ways to save.
Recall issued for ready-to-eat foods over listeria concerns; 10 hospitalized
Several ready-to-eat foods have been recalled after a listeria outbreak linked to the products left 10 people hospitalized. Here's what to know.
Several ready-to-eat foods have been recalled after a listeria outbreak linked to the products left 10 people hospitalized. Here's what to know.
Here's how hard it is to afford a home today vs. 25 years ago
A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.
A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.