Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know

Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

K-beauty products: Tariffs threaten Asian skincare boom in US

Retailers and beauty fans are bracing as the U.S. threatens to impose a 25% tariff on South Korean cosmetics. The potential trade change could disrupt a booming $1.7 billion K-beauty import market.

US-EU trade deal will make these items more expensive

The deal imposes a 15% tariff on European goods imported in the U.S. and these products are likely to rise in cost.

LEGO releasing Nintendo Game Boy: What to know

LEGO is unveiling a brick-built Game Boy. Here’s when the nostalgic kit will be available.

Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon

Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.

Consumers prefer self-check out when purchasing certain personal items: study

A study finds consumers are more likely to choose self-checkout over a cashier when buying items like condoms, pregnancy tests, and yeast infection treatments.

Chicken sausage recalled by Massachusetts company over plastic contamination

A company is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage after customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside some of the meat.

Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs

Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.