Smart plugs recalled over shock risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
Recent food recalls spurred by foreign objects like rocks, insects and plastic - which isn't uncommon
Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.
Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.
Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Texas heat brings power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in company's move to be inclusive
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
You can now own Neil Armstrong's former Texas home
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
US auto regulator seeks recall for 52 million airbag inflators from ARC Automotive, Delphi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to recall 52 million airbag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive over fears they could explode and hurl shrapnel.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to recall 52 million airbag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive over fears they could explode and hurl shrapnel.
Mortgage demand plummets as high rates squeeze buyers
High mortgage rates are rapidly cooling housing demand.
High mortgage rates are rapidly cooling housing demand.
Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Thursday, Sept. 7
ERCOT is asking Texas residents and businesses to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, on Thursday evening.
ERCOT is asking Texas residents and businesses to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, on Thursday evening.
PEC customers can expect increase in their bills starting October
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) customers can expect an increase in their bills starting next month. It follows an expensive summer for Central Texans, with residents paying higher electricity rates as demand hit new records.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) customers can expect an increase in their bills starting next month. It follows an expensive summer for Central Texans, with residents paying higher electricity rates as demand hit new records.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Teens falling for online scams at higher rate than seniors: study
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Sept. 6-8
ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal during this week's Weather Watch and that there is currently enough capacity to meet forecasted demand.
ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal during this week's Weather Watch and that there is currently enough capacity to meet forecasted demand.
Vegan egg market projected to grow by nearly $1 billion before 2028: report
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Nearly 85K highchairs recalled after reports of children falling from chair
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, causing 24 falls and 11 injuries
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, causing 24 falls and 11 injuries
Nearly 80,000 gas cooktops under voluntary recall for gas leaks, fire hazard
Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Expert says ‘some kind of miracles’ needed in 'world of real estate' to reverse trends
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.
The housing market continues to leave homebuyers struggling to find affordable options as mortgage rates surge and inventory remains scarce.