Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk

The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6. 

Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says

"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.

Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2024

Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.

Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds

The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.

Tips for preparing to pay for college
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It's never to soon to start preparing to send your kids off to college. Tuition isn't cheap but there are some ways you can save some money during the process.

Biden Administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
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The Biden Administration is proposing new rules that will stop medical debt from appearing on a person's credit report.

Here's who's hiring teens this summer –  and which jobs pay the best

Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.

US gas prices are falling — here's why, states with the cheapest gas

Gas prices are falling across the U.S, AAA says. Here’s what states have the lowest average prices per gallon, and what’s expected this summer at the pump.

Niles moves forward with Golf Mill redevelopment, no tax increase planned

Golf Mill Shopping Center in north suburban Niles is looking to reclaim its former glory and lead a national trend of bringing shoppers back.

Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs amid fire hazard concerns, urges outdoor parking

Kia is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020-2024 due to a fire hazard caused by an overheating front power seat motor, urging owners to park outside until fixed.

Costco to stop selling books year-round: report

Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.

May 2024 job report smashes estimates
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Economists predicted the latest job numbers would be good, but last month's figures far exceeded expectations. Lydia Hu broke down what these surprising new numbers could mean for the economy.