Court ruling reveals possibility of power rate hike rebate during winter storms
The bills that followed provided a shock that energy analysts like Ed Hirs, a University of Houston energy fellow, described as unnecessary and unfair.
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Potential tequila shortage could impact your next margarita due to Mexico's extreme dryness
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Appeals court says state agency set electricity prices too high during 2021 winter storm
The actions by the Public Utility Commission led to billions of dollars of overcharges, the Austin-based court found. It’s not yet clear if the ruling will affect consumers.
Frozen fruit sold at Trader Joe's, other stores recalled over risk of Hepatitis A contamination
Scenic Fruit Company has recalled frozen organic strawberries and frozen organic tropical fruit blend due to a possible risk of Hepatitis A contamination.
Subway brings back ‘Footlong Pass:’ how to get 50% off every day for a month
This time around, Subway is selling 250,000 footlong passes, and they’re expected “to go very quickly.”
Eye drops recall: Deadly bacteria outbreak linked to vision loss, removal of eyeballs
It’s the first time the rare and “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria has spread in the U.S.
Chick-fil-A is upping requirements for rewards customers to earn freebies
The changes takes effect on April 4.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
YouTube TV users will see 13% subscription price increase
The new price is $72.99 per month, up from $64.99.
Caldwell County selected as site for new LCRA peaker power plant
LCRA says that the new plant in Caldwell County will add much-needed power to Texas's electric grid.
IKEA customers may be eligible for payment in class-action lawsuit
If you’ve shopped at IKEA in recent years, you may be eligible for payment in a class-action lawsuit.
New FCC rules target spam text messages
Spam text messages are up 500% since 2015, according to the FCC.
Real estate ‘sweet spot’ puts sellers in drivers seat
Although it's hard to time the real estate market right, there is one week out of the year that has historically given sellers the upper hand. That week is roughly a month away.
Parent of Silicon Valley Bank seeks bankruptcy protection
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank, seized last week by the U.S., is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix leaky brake hoses, faulty windshield wipers
Ford says it's aware of at least one crash linked to the recall.
Ikea recalls over 22K mirrors due to laceration hazard
Ikea is recalling more than 22,000 mirrors that could fall and pose a laceration hazard to customers, according to federal safety regulators.
Study shows what $100K is actually worth in the largest U.S. cities
Shocker: If you live in New York or California, $100,000 may not go very far. But, here’s where it will.
Volkswagen introduces its first affordable all-electric vehicle, set for release in 2025
Volkswagen says its new ID. 2all will cost about $27,000.
Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.