'Car wrap scam': Officials warn college students about swindlers offering money to wrap car in advertising
The FTC said fraudsters are targeting young people with cars who may be looking for a quick way to make some extra money.
Firehouse Subs offering free sandwiches to anyone with these first names
Firehouse Subs is giving away a free medium sub on Dec. 13 with any purchase as part of its Name Day giveaway.
Controversial 'Cocaine Santa' Christmas sweater now an Amazon bestseller after Walmart stops offering it
A controversial “Cocaine Santa” Christmas sweater, which was pulled from Walmart's Canadian website over its depiction of Santa appearing to do cocaine, is now an Amazon bestseller
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
FDA: Smoked salmon recalled for potential listeria contamination
The recalled products were distributed in 11 states, including Florida.
55,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos recalled for possible plastic contamination
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
FTC: University of Phoenix to cancel $141m in student debts as part of settlement over deceptive advertising
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
White Castle frozen burgers, cheeseburgers recalled over listeria concerns
White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Deadly defect found in another version of Takata air bags
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce
Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states.
Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020
Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.
Walt Disney World announces when the 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' hotel will open
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will place guests in a spaceship for their stay, similar to a cruise ship.
Fuji recalls sushi sold at Trader Joe’s, 7 Eleven over listeria concerns
Fuji Food Products, Inc. has announced a recall of its ready-to-eat sushi.
Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests
When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.
Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks
Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.