Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Justice Department eases federal registration requirements for silencers, short-barreled rifles
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
Darth Vader's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber goes up for auction
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
More than 42,000 trimmer mowers recalled over fire hazard
More than 42,000 walk-behind trimmer mowers have been recalled because grass and debris can accumulate inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.
More than 42,000 walk-behind trimmer mowers have been recalled because grass and debris can accumulate inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.
New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs
A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.
A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.
PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
Cash App $15M settlement payments are coming: Here's who qualifies and how much to expect
Approved claimants should start receiving payments this month from Cash App’s $15 million security settlement.
Approved claimants should start receiving payments this month from Cash App’s $15 million security settlement.
Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Baby sleep supplement recalled over undeclared ingredients
Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in the infant dietary supplement.
Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in the infant dietary supplement.
USPS ready for 2026 Christmas card mailing with 185 million Christmas stamps printed
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval: How much will customers get?
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
Nature’s Own recalls Hawaiian Bread sold in 5 states
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.
Paramount acquires Warner Bros.: What it means for streaming apps and your wallet
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Trump signs executive order temporarily easing red-dyed diesel limits
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
Starbucks sued over ‘Sugar-Free’ drinks that may have more sugar than a Reese’s cup
That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.
That Starbucks protein drink labeled "sugar-free" on the coffee chain’s menu may really have more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a new consumer lawsuit claims.
Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy.
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy.