Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks
Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.
Dolly Parton is launching a frozen food line
Country music icon Dolly Parton is expanding her retail food line with the launch of a menu of frozen meals.
Skip one Disney World trip, get closer to owning a home, study says
A new study reveals that skipping a one-week family trip to Walt Disney World in Florida could bring you a step closer to homeownership.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
Arsenic in rice: Amazon.com sued over alleged sale of contaminated product
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against Amazon.com over its alleged deceptive sale of toxic rice.
Nike returns to sell footwear, apparel on Amazon for the first time since 2019
Nike will return to selling apparel and shoes on the Amazon platform in the U.S.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
Toyota recalls over 443,000 trucks for potential reverse light failure
Dealerships will replace the light assemblies free of charge for affected truck owners.
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
75% of sunscreens are not as effective as they claim, study suggests
The new report revealed that many sunscreens fell short on safety and efficacy standards.
Publix recalls baby food pouches due to lead levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the recall notice late Thursday.
These Florida cities are most affordable for home buyers, study finds
In Florida, 23 cities were ranked among the most affordable places for home buyers, including Palm Bay and Orlando. Here's how they placed among the 300 cities analyzed.
Chicken soup cups recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen
The USDA has issued a health alert for mislabeled chicken soup cups that contain undeclared wheat, a known allergen. The product was sold in Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Average cost of a fast food meal now tops $10 in all major cities
Fast food prices are soaring, and single-digit meals may be gone for good. A new study shows where a fast food meal is most expensive.
Amazon is refunding customers for purchases made years ago
In at least one case, Amazon issued a nearly $1,800 refund for a TV that was returned in 2018.
Levi Strauss selling Dockers in deal worth more than $300M
Dockers will now join a portfolio that includes brands such as Reebok and Sperry.
High chairs sold on Amazon recalled for fall and entrapment risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 5,000 Boyro Baby 4-in-1 convertible high chairs sold on Amazon due to serious safety hazards.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.