News in November 2017

Software company Expensify has boasted that it can cut down on the time companies take to produce expense reports by automating the process with artificial...

As the Senate appears headed for a vote on the Republican-backed tax package, its fate remains uncertain. That uncertainty extends to the measure's impact...

New car sales dipped by an estimated one percent in November, according to Kelley Blue Book, which may explain why car companies are hoping more consumers...

The holiday season can be a stressful time, but many pet owners have found a way to combat holiday-related anxiety. Eighty-five percent of dog owners say t...

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 39,915 model year 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids.The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle...

If you did your holiday shopping early, it’s possible that you may have unwittingly purchased a recalled item for your child.Recalled toys and garments...

Following reports of 68 pet illnesses and 15 deaths caused by bone treats, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) is warning pet owners that bones ca...

The value of a single Bitcoin has moved past the $10,000 mark, representing a staggering 940 percent increase since the start of the year.Market analys...

Rising Treasury bond yields over the last three months and increases in lending are pressuring banks to pay a higher interest rate on deposits, giving cons...

Green Cuisine of San Fernando, Calif., is recalling approximately 65,621 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken and turkey salads.The products may be contamina...

It’s no secret the holiday season means a greater likelihood of getting sick, but understanding the three major reasons people get sicker during the holida...

A study commissioned by the Reuters news agency shows Walmart has made dramatic progress this year in closing the online price gap with Amazon, giving cons...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 357 model year 2018 Jeep Cherokees and Compasses equipped with 2.4L engines.The engines may have a cracked oil pump...

Arctic Cat of Thief River Falls, Minn., is recalling about 3,400 Arctic Cat ROVs with winches and winch accessory kits sold in the U.S. and Canada.The...

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 806,936 model year 2011-2017 Honda Odysseys.The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positi...

The country’s biggest retail season is in full swing, but shoppers who see great deals on popular electronics may want to consider those discounts could co...

Most pet owners have likely experienced some sort of clash between their furry family member and holiday decor, but some decorations deserve extra care for...

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds fewer than half the world's 50 busiest airports are completely smoke-free....

Online student loan marketplace LendEDU has ranked the best gift cards, pointing out the attributes that make one gift card a better choice than another....

Bush Hog of Selma, Ala., is recalling about 500 Bush Hog HDE riding lawn mowers.The mower blade can separate from the spindle, posing a laceration haza...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,783 model year 2017 F-150s equipped with ten-speed transmissions.The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkag...

Texas Natural Meats of Lott, Texas, is recalling approximately 116 pounds of beef tongue that may be contaminated with specified risk materials.There h...

Ahead of the holidays, consumer safety group World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) has issued its annual list of the most dangerous toys.WATCH says t...

The holiday season is an especially wasteful time of year for most households, but you can do your part to avoid this by keeping the planet in mind while d...

A $3.75 million settlement between Citibank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will spell a refund for college students that serviced their loans...

In a report on toxic chemicals contained in consumer products, a consumer group finds two thirds of retail companies it reviewed remain "serious laggards"...

A survey by Discover found an increasing number of consumers are worried about identity theft and fraud this holiday season, but that it probably won't cur...

Salvage World of Hattiesburg, Miss., is recalling about 700 self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a ri...

Casa Sanchez Foods of Hayward, Calif., is recalling all "Real Guacamole" and “Spicy Guacamole” products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene...

The U.S. Justice Department has filed an anti-trust lawsuit to block the merger of AT&T; and Time Warner, saying the combination would hurt consumers.T...

A new long-term study suggests electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have no negative health outcomes when used daily by young adults who have never smok...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Conduent Business Services, formerly known as Xerox Business Systems, $1.1 million for erroneous...

Trafon Group of Puerto Nuevo, P.R., is recalling approximately 297,828 pounds of chicken and pork products.The products were not presented at the U.S....

Nissan North America is recalling 1,119 model year 2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut...

Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods of Hayward, Calif., is recalling approximately 264 pounds of chicken tikka masala.The product may be contaminated with Lis...

Tech Drift of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 100 self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a risk...

Holiday travelers should use caution when paying at the pump this week. The FBI is warning of an increase in the use of so-called credit card skimmers...

Consumers purchasing healthcare policies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are finding higher premiums and, in some cases, fewer options, according to an...

Thanksgiving is a time for family members to come together, but sometimes holiday reunions can be a recipe for conflict.The stress of travel, longstand...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 12,429 model year 2018 F-150s equipped with a 3.3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever.Quic...

Drone Nerds Inc of Aventura, Fla., is recalling about 700 self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a risk...

Nissan North America is recalling 4,883 model year 2016-2017 Nissan Rogues.The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have impr...

Zhaoqing Junhong Co. is recalling 1,916 Antares Comfort A5 tires, size LT 225/75R16 118/116S 10 PR.The tires may experience sidewall separation, thus f...

With Black Friday a week away, retailers are trying to beat each other’s door-buster deals by getting an early jump on the competition.Amazon today beg...

Amid an endless string of holiday parties and food-filled celebrations, it can be all too easy to veer off course with regard to diet and nutrition. But in...

A survey by venture capital firm Blockchain Capital shows growing enthusiasm for digital currencies–Bitcoin in particular–has real traction among younger g...

Birds fly south for the winter, but Monterey County, California, beckons travelers to head west.The region, with its mild year-round climate, is promot...

The average credit score of approved rental applicants in the U.S. is getting higher, a new analysis from apartment search website RENTcafe suggests.Re...

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 83,555 model year 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles.The internal acceleration sensor in the Safety Restrain...

Simplified Wireless of Element, N.Y., is recalling about 900 iHoverspeed self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat...

Yorgo’s Foods of Manchester N.H., is recalling all of its Greek-style food products.The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No...

General Motors is recalling 35,292 model year 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500s and GMC Sierra 3500s equipped with dual fuel tanks.The low fuel level...

Published reports say the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to roll back Net Neutrality rules that were put in place by the Obama Administratio...

As the economy improves and stock market hits record highs, one might expect an uptick in pay raises. Unfortunately, a new survey from Bankrate.com shows t...

Certain California, Pennsylvania and Arkansas Walmart shoppers may encounter a surprise in the form of a two-foot tall, mobile machine scanning the invento...

Well over half of U.S. consumers who have car insurance policies think they are paying too much for them, according to a recent survey.Kyle Nakatsuji,...

A record number of consumers are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. If you’re not among those who will be traveling, you may have we...

Four Star Imports of Memphis, Tenn., is recalling about 1,800 Go Wheels self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat,...

Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 28,600 model year 2018 C-HR vehicles and 39,900 model year 2012 - 2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrids.C-HRTher...

Health care spending increased by a staggering $933.5 billion between 1996 and 2013 after adjusting for inflation and other factors, says a recent study pu...

If you used a credit or debit card at Forever 21 between March and October, your card's information may have been compromised.The fashion retailer, a f...

Automotive experts say consumers may find some of the best new car deals of the year during Black Friday sales.With auto sales in a slump, dealers are...

Only 16 percent of American teenagers are required to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, according to research from Net Gen Perso...

Digital Products International (DPI) of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 8,700 iLive self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery pack...

Yorgo Foods of Manchester N.H., is recalling certain Hommus and Baba Ghannouj varieties that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No illness...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 65,206 model year 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module.Water can enter the tow modules a...

Dollar Mania of Bossier City, La., is recalling about 1,000 self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing sco...

Health insurers are asking the federal government for billions in subsidies to cover losses they claim they suffered under the ACA, even if they no longer...

Consumers are increasingly satisfied with their pay TV providers, according to a new study by J.D. Power and Associates. The findings run counter to the pr...

Home prices have returned to the lofty levels they reached 10 years ago, just before the market crashed in a wave of foreclosures. But today's housing mark...

Empire Kosher Poultry of Mifflintown, Pa., is recalling approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products.The products may be contaminated with extra...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 5,509 model year 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles.The back-up lights in the taillight ass...

While it’s important to pay close attention to your dog’s overall health year-round, a few extra precautions are necessary during the winter months. Fr...

Researchers at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) say two models of fidget spinners sold at Target -- the Fidget Wild Premium Spinner Bras...

The holidays are a busy time for buying gifts and other items, but unfortunately it’s also a time when consumers need to be on the lookout for potential sc...

Lowe’s has teamed up with software retailer b8ta to launch smart home learning centers at 70 locations nationwide. As we reported, a recent survey foun...

Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods of Front Royal, Va., is recalling Nature’s Touch Frozen Organic Fine Whole Green Beans.The product may be contaminated with...

Some major retailers aren't waiting another two weeks to unveil their Black Friday deals, offering special pricing on many popular products this weekend....

Sardinia's east coastIf your priority when traveling is to interact with interesting people and stimulate your mind, a trip to one of the earth's Blu...

Most pet owners love to sneak their pooch a table scrap or two on Thanksgiving, but pet experts say it’s critical to make sure you know which Thanksgiving...

Journey Cuisine of Denver, Colo., is recalling approximately 28,064 pounds of pork and chicken burritos and wrap products.The products may be contamina...

Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co. of Bridgeport, Ill., is recalling Uncle Buck’s and Family Choice Dark Chocolate Peanuts.The products contain milk, a...

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 2,098 model year 2015-2016 C63 AMG, model year 2015-2017 C63S and model year 2017 C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Cabrio...

Federal regulators have sued debt settlement service provider Freedom Debt Relief for what it considers deceptive business practices. The Consumer Fina...

Online rental marketplace Apartment List has released new findings centering on rising eviction rates and growing financial struggles of U.S. renters.T...

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 3,620 model year 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63...

Haig’s Delicacies of Hayward, Calif., is recalling 342 cases of Taboule Salad that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157...

Google's driverless car project, Waymo, is now road testing vehicles with consumer passengers–and no test drivers–in a suburb of Phoenix.Several compan...

Finding the lowest price tag on a particular gift, keeping wishlists organized or simply staying on top of sales can wind up feeling like a stressful part-...

New research from Parks Associates shows 41 percent of U.S. homes with wifi plan to purchase a smart appliance or other wifi-connected household device in...

Norco Bicycles of Canada is recalling about 1,800 children’s bicycles with Samox cranksets sold in the U.S. and Canada.The cranks can bend or break dur...

Taylor Farms Florida of Orlando, Fla., is recalling approximately 732 pounds of salad with chicken products.The product contains fish (anchovies), an a...

Third party durability tests on the new iPhone X indicate the device is exceptionally fragile, potentially rendering some cutting-edge features unusable....

A recent survey of more than 2000 parents revealed a whopping two-thirds of children wear shoes that are the wrong size, which could put them at risk of fo...

The price of gasoline moved sharply higher in the last week, driven primarily by supply problems in the Midwest and a new gas tax in California.The AAA...

King Soopers is recalling deli broccoli salads and coleslaw sold in King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.The p...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 31,323 model year 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedans and A4 allroads, and model year 2018 A5 Sportbacks.The aluminum tri...

Pacific Coast Fruit Company of Portland, Ore., is recalling various processed salads that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.There have be...

Nissan North America is recalling 17,507 model year 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30s.The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding...

YouTube has revamped its YouTube Kids app to include enhanced parental controls and age-tailored kid profiles, among other features. These changes enco...

As the holiday shopping season picks up steam, shoppers will likely be offered discounts online and in stores if they sign up for a retailer’s credit card....

High school students planning to attend college now have access to a free workbook to help them prepare.Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC...

BMW of North America is recalling 740,561 model year 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si...

Somewhere, from a call center on the other side of the world, a man was calling the McDonald’s two miles away from my home to let them know that I no longe...

Memphis, Tennessee draws visitors from around the world for two things -- its Southern cuisine and rich music heritage.On the banks of the Mississippi...

A Canadian survey has uncovered some gaps in what millennials know about life insurance. The poll of young adults in Ontario, between the ages of 25 and 35...

Hollywood had a dismal summer at the box office, with Daily Variety declaring it the worst in over a decade. Then at the end of the season, a horror film b...

Health and nutrition are important to millennials, and it’s apparent in their grocery shopping habits.Compared to older generations, those born between...

BMW of North America is recalling 672,775 model year 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i...

Paragon Wholesale Foods of Warrendale, Pa. is recalling several lots of broccoli florets that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No illnes...

A new study from the Boston Medical Center suggests that the best way to create better outcomes for the most vulnerable patients may be to ensure their hou...

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the French name for the organization Doctors Without Borders, has announced a dramatic reduction in what it pays for a powe...

When it comes to flooring, some materials can withstand pet-related wear and tear better than others. But choosing durable flooring doesn’t have to mean sa...

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for U.S. airlines, predicts a record number of passengers will be in the air over the Thanksgiv...

A recent study finds parents often overspend on wedding expenses for their adult children.  Last year, just 1 in 10 couples paid for their wedding enti...

BrightFarms is recalling various packaged produce products.The products may be contaminated with E. coli.The following salad products were sold at...

Earthbound Farm of San Juan Bautista, Calif., is recalling 1,755 cases of the Earthbound Farm Organic Chopped Asian Style Salad Kits.Some of the bags c...

The future of net neutrality is as murky as the term’s actual meaning for most internet users, but with potential changes on the horizon, it’s a critical t...

Forty-five state attorneys general have expanded their lawsuit to include 18 generic drugmakers, charging the pharmaceutical companies conspired to fix pri...

Despite an improving economy, a new report from online rental marketplace Apartment List finds one in five renters have not been able to pay their full ren...

Thanksgiving is still weeks away, but it’s not too early to start gearing up for the big meal.Taking small steps to plan and prepare for Thanksgiving d...

Triple B Corporation of Anchorage, Alaska, is recalling broccoli floretes, stir fry kit, vegie trays w/cauliflower, and a veggie pack combo.The product...

Fresh Foods Manufacturing of Freedom, Pa., is recalling approximately 701 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken products.T...

General Motors is recalling 16 model year 2015-2016 GMC Canyons and Chevrolet Colorados, and model year 2016 Chevrolet Volts.The driver's front airbag...