Gas prices up in Texas ahead of holiday travel: AAA

Prices went up by more than 20 cents a gallon in some metro areas over the last week, but Texas still has the second-cheapest gas in the country, just three cents behind Mississippi.

New York files lawsuit against SiriusXM, alleging company made it tough to cancel subscriptions

Attorney General Letitia James’ office said that an investigation into customer complaints found that SiriusXM allegedly forced subscribers into lengthy interactions with agents trained to avoid accepting cancellation requests.

TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled after pieces of plastic found

More than 26,000 pounds of TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Honey BBQ Chicken have been recalled. The product was shipped to stores nationwide, officials said.

Here’s how much Kevin McCallister’s 'Home Alone 2' NYC trip would cost in 2023

There’s no doubt Kevin enjoyed his time in New York in the hit sequel film, but here’s what you would spend now to relive his adventure during the holidays.

These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com

Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.

Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says

The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023

While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.

Self-checkout is here to stay. But it's going through a reckoning amid holiday season

The promise of self-checkout has meant that customers can avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers can be freed of doing those tasks and retailers can save on labor costs.

Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says

While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.

300K air fryers recalled after burns reported

There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.

Holiday gift guide: Trending ideas for everyone on your list

Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy to tap into the global handmade marketplace’s trends for the season.