The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic isn’t over yet, but gasoline prices are behaving as though it is. Rising oil prices and last week’s Texas refinery shut..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 28,340,700 (28,265,..
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading in New York City, and researchers say it could make vaccines less effective. The variant, called B.1.526, has emerged i..
On top of the extensive property damage, collapsed roofs, and broken pipes that Texas residents endured during the recent winter storm, a Houston-area resi..
Health officials say mask-wearing is especially important when taking part in indoor group exercise in places like gyms. In new reports released Wednes..
Wholesale giant Costco isn’t waiting around for Democrats to get their plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 out of the hold bin. It’s decided to proceed o..
The Australian government has passed a law that will require companies like Google and Facebook to pay publishers for the news they show. The law’s passage..
Homeowners struggling financially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are doing a better job of paying their mortgage on time. Black Knight, a housi..
With Daylight Savings fast approaching and many consumers feeling stuck in the final push of the long winter months, researchers continue to explore the ef..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki has found that young people who experience higher levels of loneliness could have an i..
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of the safest 2021 vehicles just a day after golf legend Tiger Woods survived a horrifi..
Nissan North America is recalling 2,146 model year 2021 Nissan Rogues. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ri..
El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., is recalling all Queso Fresco (fresh, soft cheese) products. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocy..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,292,258 model year 2016-2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-..
Cooper Tire & Rubber is recalling 11,957 Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring 225/55R17 tires with DOT codes 2920 through 0..
President Biden announced Tuesday that his administration has made a commitment to deliver 25 million masks as part of its national strategy to defeat COVI..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 28,265,193 (28,194,..
In the wake of more than a dozen battery-related fires, Hyundai has announced that it will replace the battery systems in around 82,000 Kona EVs. The c..
U.S. military personnel say their training helped them cope with the financial uncertainties of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but a survey shows tha..
Several studies about pregnancy and COVID-19 have yielded positive results for both mothers and their babies.Now, researchers from Weill Cornell Medici..
On Wednesday, Facebook announced that it plans to invest at least $1 billion on news content over the next three years. The announcement comes a week a..
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Wednesday that it found Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine to be both safe and effective in..
After sweating through challenges from both President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) and broadband groups, the state of California can finally enforce..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware is highlighting the importance of toddlers sticking to a consistent sleeping schedule...
People who have shopped for a home in the last year know that home prices are going up. The latest S&P; CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices show just how much...
General Motors is recalling 18 model year 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons. The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of t..
Anker Play Products of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 13,000 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science kits. Paint on the red and blue magnet contains leve..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 28,194,840 (28,139,..
People with student loans may make an unpleasant discovery when they start to prepare their 2020 federal income tax return. A deduction that many may have..
The itch to get out from under COVID-19’s shadow and travel somewhere is growing. Royal Caribbean’s CEO says a long look at the booking data for their slat..
The Jeep Cherokee may be no more. The Cherokee Nation would like Jeep to stop using the name “Cherokee” in both of its uses of the moniker -- the Jeep Cher..
A preliminary investigation into the recent engine failure of a Boeing 777 has indicated that the damage was “consistent with metal fatigue.” In a stat..
Netflix has announced a new “Downloads For You” feature that will automatically download recommended TV shows or movies to your device “based on your taste..
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that Bitcoin is an “extremely inefficient way of conducting transactions.” Despite growing acceptance by in..
Air pollution continues to pose a serious threat to consumers’ health -- especially heart and lung health. As these concerns continue to mount nationwide,..
Getting quality sleep each night can be challenging for many consumers. Unfortunately, poor sleep can affect both physical and mental health --even from a..
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought about big changes for just about everyone, including scammers using robocalls to ensnare victims.Robokiller..
Ford Motor Company is recalling thousands of vehicles that may have had obsolete Takata service parts installed in collision and theft repairs after the Ta..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 8,186 model year 2020 GLE350s and GLE450s. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior ..
T-Mobile opened the week with what might be a true game-changer: the return of a real unlimited data plan with 5G, 4K video streaming -- and, for the cherr..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 28,139,690 (28,078,..
Security researchers at Malwarebytes and Red Canary have discovered malware that was surreptitiously installed on nearly 30,000 Macs. They said the cluster..
In this tough economy, there may be ways to make extra money with your car. Consider Uber and Lyft, for example. But scammers have devised another way that..
After a United Airlines-flown Boeing 777 failed and rained debris over Denver on Saturday, Boeing has recommended the grounding of all 69 in-service and 59..
Texas consumers are feeling the back-end of a one-two punch. Last week, they went days without electricity as frigid temperatures pushed the electric utili..
Bitcoin fell about 10 percent on Monday after Elon Musk tweeted that prices “seem high.” On Saturday, Musk -- who recently came out as a supporter of d..
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says consumers’ Starlink internet speeds “will double” later this year. In a tweet on Monday, Musk said the network’s latency is poise..
A new study conducted by researchers from Simon Fraser University is exploring the risks associated with eating large quantities of refined grains, which c..
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected consumers’ mental health over the last year. Now, researchers from Boston University are exploring the specific..
Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 84,345 model year 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and model year 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The sof..
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 1,666 model year 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles sold in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The vehicles were produced w..
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With all you’ve heard and know about COVID-19 -- vaccination rates, restrictions, etc. -- what U.S. state would you pick as the safest place to be at this..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,901,914 (27,832,..
Earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, experts had determined that consumers with asthma aren’t likely to develop severe cases of the virus. Now, a new stud..
After successfully delivering 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities and at-risk population centers, Walgreen’s is ready to incre..
Last month’s extreme stock market volatility in GameStop stock was the focus of lawmakers’ attention Thursday when some of the principals involved in the v..
Finding ways to keep young kids active can be difficult for many parents -- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a new study conducted by research..
In an effort to simplify logistics and expedite the vaccine rollout, Pfizer has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to store i..
On Friday, the U.K.’s Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers should be classified as workers who are entitled to legal rights and protections. Uber has..
Economists at Jefferies predict that the pandemic-driven increase in online shipping costs will persist as long as the pandemic does -- and that will conti..
The price of gasoline continued its march higher this week, propelled in large part by frigid Texas weather that shut down many Gulf Coast refineries.T..
With no rest for the pandemic-wearied, it seems like every news cycle brings forth something new that the public needs to know about coronavirus-related is..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,832,979 (27,762,..
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of consumers’ lives over the last year. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from Michigan Medi..
Facebook has announced that it will block Australian users from viewing all news links on its platform. The action comes in response to proposed legislatio..
Are you drinking too much coffee? Several studies have debated the risks and benefits of one of consumers’ favorite drinks. While most experts have ruled t..
Ford Motor Co. raised another challenge for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers on Wednesday. It announced that every single vehicle that rolls off its Eur..
Walmart says it will raise wages for 425,000 U.S. employees to an average that’s just above $15 an hour, upping the ante in the debate over the minimum wag..
Europe’s leading consumer advocacy group -- the Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurshas (BEUC) -- has filed a complaint against TikTok over claims t..
Researchers on Wednesday urged delaying the second dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing data suggesting the first dose is highly protective against th..
A long-time McDonald’s franchise owner who is African American has filed a lawsuit against the company, charging it systematically kept him and other minor..
Once again, a new shopping wrinkle enhanced by COVID-19 is starting to trend upward. Quietly, but steadily, “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services are starti..
President Biden said Tuesday that every American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine should be able to get one by the end of July. During a town hall meeting..
Recently, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,762,686 (27,703,..
A new study conducted by researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that the range for healthy blood pressure is different for men and women. The t..
The distribution of $600-per-recipient stimulus payments led to an overall 5.3 percent increase in retail spending last month, according to a government re..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to ban the operators of a massive payday lending scheme that overcharged consumers millions of dollars. Th..
Forced social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult transition for many consumers. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the..
Fewer people applied for mortgages last week as mortgage rates edged higher from their historic lows. At the same time, there didn’t appear to be much let-..
The average sale price of a new car hit a record high of nearly $41,000 in January. Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reports the average transaction price was more t..
BMW of North America is recalling 28 model year 2020-2021 530i xDrives, 540i xDrives and model year 2021 740Li xDrives.The output shafts (left/right) w..
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is recalling about 820 model year 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs). ..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 231 model year 2021 A220s, A35 AMGs, and CLA250s.The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the rig..
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing its onslaught and putting millions of Americans in the disconcerting position of facing continued hardship, President..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,703,142 (27,505,..
Thieves may be targeting your car, but it’s not the car they want or even the fancy infotainment system. Instead, police across America are reporting a ras..
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies have highlighted the increase in consumers’ drinking habits.Now, a new study conducted b..
A new study conducted by researchers from University College London has found a link between prediabetes and impaired brain function. According to the..
Starting March 16, LastPass will introduce new restrictions to its free subscription tier. The changes will make it so that users must choose which device..
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $50,000 on Tuesday. Its extended rally comes amid growing interest from executives of large companies like Tesla and Mas..
SpaceX launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit late Monday, bringing the mission’s total up to 1,145. Company founder and CEO Elon Musk set..
Automakers continue to reimagine their own future. On Tuesday, Jaguar/Land Rover (JLR) announced that all Jaguar and Land Rover models will come in “pure e..
President Biden has declared Texas a disaster area after a winter storm gripped most of the state, increasing electricity demand and resulting in rolling b..
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 57 model year 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles.Bolts may be missing from the front sea..
Orca Specialty Foods is recalling One Ocean brand Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon.The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No..
Audi is recalling a single model year 2019 Audi Q3. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering r..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling four model year 2019 GLA 250s.The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted..
With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more available for people over 65, Medicare has issued new guidance for seniors who are still waiting to get theirs and may..
A variant of COVID-19 found in Southern California last July now makes up nearly half of COVID-19 cases in Southern California and has begun making its way..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,399,302 (27,295,..
As states struggle to receive adequate supplies of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, the Biden administration has announced an agreement with pharmaceut..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia is exploring the long-term health benefits associated with paid maternity leave. Th..
Amazon has filed a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James in what may be an attempt to preemptively block James from regulating its workpl..
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and other U.S. government agencies are taking a hard look into the recent GameStop stock gravy train escapade to try to fig..
Vitamin D is a powerful supplement. Recent studies have highlighted its ability to improve vertigo symptoms and immune system health.Now, a new study c..
Microsoft says it would support a government shift to media rules that require big technology corporations to share profits with newspapers when they link..
For most of the months that the coronavirus (COVID-19) was causing widespread economic damage, consumers could at least console themselves with falling gas..
General Motors is recalling 284,645 of the following vehicles: Model year 2012 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches..
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling two lot codes of Dole Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kits.The product may contain wheat and tree nuts, allergens not..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 24,550 model year 2017-2021 C300s and model year 2017-2020 AMG C43s & AMG C63s. The front seat belts might not fu..
Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) -- the branch of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in charge of monitoring organizations that try to..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,295,950 (27,200,..
Volkswagen has announced that it’s teaming up with Microsoft to help speed up the development of autonomous driving technology.The automaker will use M..
It seems impossible that anything positive could have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Ba..
Slack developers have sent emails to some Android users saying they erroneously logged the passwords of Android users in plain text for a period of time. E..
In updated guidance published Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said people who have received both doses of a COVID-19 v..
With sales of electric vehicles (EV) expected to double in 2021, the U.S. government is attempting to reform an automotive incentive program by offering a..
Consumers’ mental health has taken a serious hit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and things have only intensified in recent months. Now, a ne..
Shoppers using a Mastercard will soon be able to pay for their purchases with a select list of cryptocurrencies, another sign that digital assets are going..
German discount supermarket chain Aldi has started 2021 with a major expansion, announcing plans to open approximately 100 new locations nationwide this ye..
Chrysler is recalling 24 model year 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks.Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cyl..
General Motors is recalling 692,526 of the following vehicles: Model year 2013 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, and Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalan..
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 10,303 model year 2021 Atlas and model year 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle ma..
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,200,718 (27,101,..
Health officials have urged consumers to take steps to reduce the chance that they spread COVID-19 to others, including wearing a mask and social distancin..
On top of the coronavirus-driven stimulus checks that the Biden administration is trying to push through, congressional Democrats are also asking for a $7...
TikTok’s forced sale to Oracle and Walmart has been put on hold “indefinitely” now that the Biden administration has taken the reins, according to The Wall..
Target announced Wednesday that it will give hourly employees who get a COVID-19 vaccine up to four hours of extra pay. Although Target’s 350,000 part-..
New COVID-19 variants could potentially reverse a recent decline in infections and hospitalizations, warned CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. In a Wh..
As more and more studies focus on kids’ mental health struggles, it’s becoming clearer how stressful situations -- like divorced parents or losing a pet --..
Chinese telecommunications manufacturer Huawei has asked a court to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) late 2020 classification of it a..
Both Ford and General Motors (GM) have announced they will produce fewer cars and trucks because of a severe shortage of the computer chips that go into th..
Millions of Americans have received unemployment benefits in the last year, and a stimulus bill under consideration in Congress would pay an extra $400 wee..
General Motors is recalling 557,023 of the following vehicles: Model year 2009 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches..
Chrysler is recalling 42,887 model year 2018-2021 Jeep Wranglers and model year 2020-2021 Gladiators with manual transmissions.The clutch pressure plat..
General Motors is recalling 1,778,128 of the following vehicles: Model year 2014 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, Silver..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,101,604 (27,009,..
General Motors (GM) has officially filed recall documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to the agency’s petit..
A CyberNews investigation into a malicious message on Facebook Messenger turned up a much larger phishing operation on Facebook that appears to have bamboo..
The Biden administration has said the proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus bill will not contain a provision to forgive some student loan..
Google’s Chromium development team has announced that Chrome will no longer be supported on some older PCs powered by pre-SSE3 Intel Atom or Celeron M proc..
And then there was one. Delta Air Lines is now the only U.S. airline to block middle seats and limit capacity on all flights. On Tuesday, the company annou..
Blood pressure readings are always changing. Recent studies have found that different parts of the body -- like our arms -- can come back with very differe..
Uber plans to offer free rides to Walgreens stores and clinics in socially vulnerable communities in an effort to remove transportation barriers that could..
When thinking about peanut allergies, many consumers’ minds immediately go to kids. However, a new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern Univers..
If the first month of 2021 is any indication, the U.S. housing market will be even hotter than it was last year. A new report from Realtor.com says this ye..
General Motors is recalling 2,641,272 of the following vehicles: Model year 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Ava..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 27,009,905 (26,990,..
Congressional Democrats are hammering out the details of a key element of their proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. The measure would significantly incre..
Facebook has announced that it will soon start showing U.S. users information about where they can get COVID-19 vaccines. Throughout the pandemic, Face..
Elon Musk is jumping on the fast-moving Bitcoin bandwagon in a big way. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tesla announced that..
What women do during pregnancy can affect their babies’ growth and development -- and that includes consuming caffeine.A new study conducted by researc..
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating digital payment app Venmo over its debt collection practices.A new regulatory filing sho..
In its annual Valentine’s Day survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that consumers are likely to spend a little less than they did last year...
Cannabis-based products are no longer just for consumers struggling with cancer or other serious medical conditions. In fact, recent studies have found tha..
In what could be a game-changer for those who struggle with snoring and sleep apnea, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved eXciteOSA, a new d..
TikTok, currently a social media platform made up of viral videos, is reportedly planning a major push into e-commerce, a move viewed as a challenge to Fac..
BMW of North America is recalling 21 model year 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i ve..
Food Evolution of Schiller Park, Ill., is recalling approximately 6,806 pounds of ready-to-eat dips and salads.The products contain meat that did not u..
The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packi..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 26,700,945 (26,574,..
Travelers hoping to break away from the coronavirus situation in the U.S. mainland and take a cruise to Alaska, where the number of positive cases and hosp..
Johnson & Johnson has requested emergency use authorization (EUA) for its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine after completing a successful clinical trial.T..
Attending preschool has been linked with improvements for kids’ social and academic skills. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the University o..
President Biden and congressional Democrats have been pushing for a $15 per hour minimum wage, but now the plan is facing obstacles in the Senate. Duri..
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged investment adviser GPB Capital Holdings and a trio of executives with defrauding around 17,00..
The strictness of gun laws varies from state to state. Recently, experts have found that in areas where these laws have tighter restrictions, the outcomes..
Google has blocked a popular Chrome extension called “The Great Suspender” because it was found to contain malware. On Thursday, Chrome users with the..
In a petition to the Federal Communications System (FCC), asking for designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (“ETC”), Elon Musk’s SpaceX said..
Consumers are buying less gasoline, and supplies are increasing. Normally, that results in lower prices at the pump; instead, prices are continuing to rise..
INFINITI is recalling 8,291 model year 2020 QX50s. The text of the tire and loading information placard, including the tire size and loading capacity, m..
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling Dole Endless Summer Salad Kits. The product may contain fish and egg, allergens not declared on the label. No illn..
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Hacker harvest 2021 has begun. According to CyberNews, 3.27 billion unique pairs of emails and passwords were leaked on a popular hacking forum, aggregatin..
Congressional Democrats on Thursday introduced a resolution calling for the Biden administration to forgive $50,000 in student debt for all borrowers throu..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 26,574,522 (26,446,..
McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $573 million to settle claims that advertised a way for companies to “supercharge” their opioid sales. Nearly 50 s..
Parents serve as role models when it comes to getting their kids to eat more fruits and vegetables; however, a new study is showing why getting kids involv..
Amazon has agreed to pay $61.7 million to settle claims that it withheld customer tips from its Flex delivery drivers -- independent contractors who use th..
American Airlines told its employees that when the federal aid it’s been living on expires on March 31, as many as 13,000 workers will likely be furloughed..
Several studies have highlighted how regularly drinking both coffee and green tea can impart several health benefits to consumers. Now, a new study con..
German chemical company Bayer AG has proposed setting up a $2 billion fund to compensate people who make future claims against its weed killer product Roun..
If you’re in the market for a new or used car and plan on financing it, it may pay to wait a little longer before making a purchase. Already-low auto loan..
Nissan North America is recalling 267,276 model year 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinders.The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light swit..
Enerco Group of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 4.500 DeWALT cordless kerosene forced-air heaters.The heaters can re-start unexpectedly while in st..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 26,446,439 (26,330,..
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has found that teaching kids about empathy can benefit them creatively. According..
Visa has laid out plans to develop a suite of software applications so that banks can enable cryptocurrency trading and allow consumers to purchase and sel..
As the pandemic wears on, Apple is testing a new way to let iPhone users unlock their phones without having to remove their face mask in public. The co..
The Biden administration has announced that it will begin shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to 21 of the nation’s pharmacies (a group of 6,500 stores) be..
Getting kids to consistently make healthy choices can be difficult for many parents, and now a new study is showing that a child’s diet can have lasting im..
Dr. Anthony Fauci says at least 70- 85 percent of the population will need to have received the full two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before the U.S. can re..
After a record fourth quarter -- a record year, really -- Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of the company he founded as an online book store 27..
Even though sales of electric vehicles (EV) have been tepid so far, at least one industry source believes 2021 will be the year the technology goes mainstr..
Ford Motor Company is recalling 283 model year 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The vehicles contain windshie..
Victory Innovations of Twinsburg, Ohio, is recalling about 432,000 Victory Innovations and Protexus Electrostatic Sprayers sold in the U.S. and Canada. ..
Braun Corporation is recalling 1,258 model year 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles.The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be suscep..
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, all U.S. airlines have lined up to require that passengers wear masks onboard flights. Effective Tuesday, Februar..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 26,330,506 (26,194,..
Face masks have become one of consumers’ best tools to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. This recent need for protective equipment has led many..
Researchers say COVID-19 could eventually become a virus that crops up and abates seasonally, similar to the flu. In a study published recently in the..
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been dealing with elevated stress levels. Some studies have found that stress over finances and gr..
Tesla has agreed to recall 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen display issues that could affect vehicle safety. The recall will begin Mar..
Porsche has issued a “stop sale” on vehicles equipped with its Sport Chrono package. The stop sale involves older cars built between 2012 and 2016, includi..
The store-to-door delivery category’s bullish outlook grabbed another brass ring on Tuesday. Uber purchased on-demand alcohol beverage delivery service Dri..
Ford has signed a deal with Google to provide the automaker’s in-vehicle connectivity starting in 2023. Under the terms of the six-year deal, Google will p..
Amid the economic distress caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Americans’ retirement savings accounts have been a casualty. A poll by personal f..
Ford Motor Company is recalling 147 model year 2020-2021 Edges, model year 2020 Lincoln Nautilus's and Ford Escapes and model year 2021 Lincoln Corsairs an..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 26,194,662 (26,091,..
After pulling itself out of the bankruptcy heap and relaunching its brand, Toys "R" Us is once again Toys R’nt Us. The once legendary chain is officially c..
Trading app Robinhood, a favorite of amateur traders posting on Reddit, has reduced the number of stocks it is restricting from 50 to 10. They include many..
Millions of Americans have gotten their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination and to celebrate, they’re posting pictures of their vaccination cards on social..
New federal data suggests that the coronavirus vaccination distribution program has led to a drop in COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. Nursing home resi..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington found that consumers who experience bleeding gums may need to increase their vitamin..
Walmart has added some serious muscle to its same-day grocery delivery program. On Monday, the company announced that it's expanding the store-to-door opti..
On Monday, Facebook will begin prompting some users to accept tracking in order to get a “better ads experience.” The move coincides with Apple’s decis..
A new study published in Food Science & Nutrition is exploring the health benefits associated with eating more mushrooms -- and there are several. The..
Just a few days after cryptically adding the hashtag “bitcoin” to his Twitter bio, Elon Musk has gone on the record to say he’s a supporter of the virtual..
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