Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Justice Department eases federal registration requirements for silencers, short-barreled rifles
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
The Justice Department said it will stop broadly enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other guns.
Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
Darth Vader's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber goes up for auction
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
More than 42,000 trimmer mowers recalled over fire hazard
More than 42,000 walk-behind trimmer mowers have been recalled because grass and debris can accumulate inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.
More than 42,000 walk-behind trimmer mowers have been recalled because grass and debris can accumulate inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.
PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
Cash App $15M settlement payments are coming: Here's who qualifies and how much to expect
Approved claimants should start receiving payments this month from Cash App’s $15 million security settlement.
Approved claimants should start receiving payments this month from Cash App’s $15 million security settlement.
Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Baby sleep supplement recalled over undeclared ingredients
Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in the infant dietary supplement.
Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in the infant dietary supplement.
What does Amazon actually think of you? How to find your hidden 'About You' profile
A recently uncovered feature reveals that Amazon is actually categorizing its users with highly specific, and occasionally blunt, personal profiles.
A recently uncovered feature reveals that Amazon is actually categorizing its users with highly specific, and occasionally blunt, personal profiles.
USPS ready for 2026 Christmas card mailing with 185 million Christmas stamps printed
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval: How much will customers get?
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches.
McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool is pushing prices higher, lawsuit claims
A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores.
A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores.
Nature’s Own recalls Hawaiian Bread sold in 5 states
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.
Paramount acquires Warner Bros.: What it means for streaming apps and your wallet
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy.
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy.
Broccoli sprouts recalled over salmonella exposure
The new recall impacts Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom which were sold on Amazon between August 2026 and September 2026, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The new recall impacts Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom which were sold on Amazon between August 2026 and September 2026, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Recall issued for over 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold in 37 states due to undeclared food colorings
Check your pantry. Pepsico is voluntarily recalling 122,021 cases of Gatorade that was sold in 37 states due to undeclared food coloring that could pose a health risk for some people.
Check your pantry. Pepsico is voluntarily recalling 122,021 cases of Gatorade that was sold in 37 states due to undeclared food coloring that could pose a health risk for some people.
Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.