Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June

The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.

Costco discontinues half-sheet cakes, possibly due to COVID-19

The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.

'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed

The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.

Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue

Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection

Attorney general warns of coronavirus contact tracing scams

Contact tracers are supposed to be locating people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and keeping tabs on those who have tested positive. Now, authorities are warning of scams.

NY Gov. Cuomo says quarantine for Florida travelers is 'common sense'

The governors from the tri-state area issued a joint travel advisory that requires travelers from states “with significant community spread of COVID-19” --- including Florida --- to quarantine for 14 days, or, at least in New York, risk facing tough penalties.

US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.

Delta to re-start flights from U.S. to China on June 25

Delta Air Lines will resume flights between the U.S. and China on June 25, operating twice per week between Seattle and Shanghai-Pudong via Seoul-Incheon. Starting in July, Delta will fly once per week from Seattle and Detroit to Shanghai also via Incheon.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic

"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."