Safety commission issues warning on infant loungers after 2 deaths in recent years

Following reports of two infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using certain infant loungers.

Pacifiers sold at TJ Maxx, Amazon, other retailers recalled over choking hazard concerns

Pacifiers sold at major retailers nationwide including TJ Maxx and Amazon are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

French fry shortage blamed on winter weather

An iconic restaurant brand says some of its Asian stores are limiting customer’s fry orders due to the ongoing supply chain and recent weather issues in southwestern Canada.

Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better

The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.

Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes

In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.

Reese’s unveils pink miniature cups for Valentine’s Day

Reese’s has unveiled for a limited time, pink miniature cups to show the ones you love how special they truly are on Valentine’s Day.

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush

Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.

Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers

Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.