Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter

Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.

Top ZIP codes in US for Halloween trick-or-treating, according to Instacart

Want to figure out which cities will offer the best candy on Halloween? Want to know how your neighborhood measures up? Enter your ZIP code to find out!

61,000 gun safes recalled after report of 12-year-old boy's shooting death

The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.

Ameris Bank settles $9 million settlement over alleged redlining in Florida

The Justice Department has secured a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over allegations that it avoided underwriting mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities in Jacksonville, Florida, and discouraged people there from getting home loans.

It's getting too expensive to have fun, survey finds

A recent poll reveals that some people are spending more money now on entertainment since before the pandemic.

Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm

Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.

IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states

The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Ford recalling more than 238K Explorers over driveshaft issues

The rear axle mounting bolt on some Ford Explorer models may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect, the company said.

Taco Bell is giving away free breakfast tacos on Tuesdays – here's how to get one

Taco Bell is celebrating Taco Tuesday with its new Toasted Breakfast Taco, which features eggs, melted cheese and the option of bacon, sausage, or potato in a grilled tortilla.

$400 ice maker sold on Amazon recalled because metal blades can break

Countertop Nugget Ice Makers sold on Amazon have been recalled because the meta blades can break and fall into the ice basket, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.