What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Mint Mobile informs customers about a security data breach

The wireless provider known for its affordable cell phone plans alerted customers via email that their personal information may have been stolen.

Costco rumored to be discontinuing sweet treat from food court

Costco Wholesale is planning to discontinue the churro from its food court menu, according social media users.

Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash

Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.

What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?

The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.

Shoppers hitting stores for last-minute Christmas gifts

If you haven't done your Christmas shopping yet, don't worry, you're definitely not alone. "Having your kids want something and just not being there, and telling them oh, it'll be here a few days later, it's just not acceptable, as a mom," said shopper Ashley Perez, visiting the Altamonte Mall.

Top reads and other bookish things of 2023

Whether it took over your social media feed, or made a celebrity book club, these are the books that perhaps crossed the paths of even casual or non-readers this year.

Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select

The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.

Latest consumer product recalls: Quaker Oats granola bars and cereals, Coca-Cola products, and more

Quaker Oats is recalling granola bars and cereals sold nationwide over a risk of salmonella; hundreds of thousands of air fryers have been recalled after three reportedly caused burn injuries; thousands of Coca-Cola products are being recalled due to the presence of potential foreign matter; nearly two million travel irons are being recalled due to burn, fire and shock risks; Traeger is recalling one of its propane flat top grill models due to and incorrectly labeled burner knob, which the company says can lead to a fire hazard.

Over 2.5 million Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over fuel pump defect

Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.

More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow

While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.

New York files lawsuit against SiriusXM, alleging company made it tough to cancel subscriptions

Attorney General Letitia James’ office said that an investigation into customer complaints found that SiriusXM allegedly forced subscribers into lengthy interactions with agents trained to avoid accepting cancellation requests.