5 million blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart recalled
BlendJet has received dozens of reports of injuries from portable blenders sold between October 2020 and November 2023.
Some Chick-fil-A locations should open on Sundays, lawmakers say
Chick-fil-A's policy of closing one day a week doesn't work for truckers and travelers, according to a new bill in New York.
As base pay rises, some companies are fighting back with fees, layoffs
Pizza Hut franchisees in California plan to lay off delivery drivers; DoorDash is raising fees for orders in New York City.
Teen's death in sawmill highlights "21st century problem" across U.S.
The number of children employed illegally in the U.S. is soaring, Labor Department figures show. Sometimes that work kills them.
Electric scooter maker Bird files for bankruptcy
Once worth $2.5 billion, the former high-flying startup had pitched itself as a means of helping major cities go green.
Mortgage rate for a typical home loan falls to 6.8% — lowest since June
Mortgage rates are edging down from their highest level in 23 years as inflation around the U.S. continues to cool.
FTC: Rite Aid "covert surveillance" falsely ID'd customers as thieves
Pharmacy chain employees harassed and embarrassed customers erroneously flagged by store's AI surveillance technology as repeat shoplifters.
Fresh Express recalls spinach sold in 7 states due to listeria fears
Chiquita Brands subsidiary also produced salad mixes that sickened more than 1,200 in outbreaks in 2018 and 2020, CDC says.
13 tons of TGI Friday's brand chicken recalled after consumer complaints
Simmons Foods is recalling chicken products that were sold by retailers including Kroger, Publix, Target and Walmart.
Hope for housing market? mortgage rates dip under 7%
Americans likely to see a gradual thawing of the housing market in 2024, said Freddie Mac's chief economist.
Moderna announces test results for skin cancer vaccine
A vaccine and cancer drug dramatically improved survival rates for those with severe melanomas, results after three years showed.
Amazon, Target, Walmart to stop sales of potentially lethal water beads
Retailing giants move amid calls for a nationwide ban on the products hazardous to young kids and potentially deadly if swallowed.
Users of recalled Philips CPAPs can now claim settlement
Cash awards are now available related to recalled devices sold in the U.S. between 2008 and 2021, administrator says.
Inflation eased in November as gas prices fell
Inflation across the U.S. continues to fall but remains sticky, with the cost of rent, medicare care and used cars edging up last month.
Hasbro to cut 1,100 employees, or 20% of its workforce
The Monopoly maker said tepid demand for its toys and games has continued into the crucial holiday shopping period.