Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role

Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.

Starbucks pink Stanley cups: Shoppers line up at Targets at 3 a.m.

Crowds are lining up as early as 3 a.m. at Targets for their chance to get their hands on the exclusive pink "Galentine's Day" Starbucks Stanley cups.

23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords

23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.

Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions

Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.

Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall

Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.

Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more

Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.

Small magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers

The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.

What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.

White House makes prediction heading into new year
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The day after Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But this year, economists expect it could be even busier.

Report reveals hidden costs for Americans
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Even if you don't own an electric car, as taxpayers and utility ratepayers, you're paying for them—the car, the charging network, power lines, and electricity. A new report says collectively, Americans over the next decade will pay almost $50,000 in mostly hidden subsidies and credits that most of us will never see.

Challenger Hot Line offers free job search advice
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If you're looking to start the new year with a new job, the Challenger Hot Line is here to help you get on the right track.

Mint Mobile informs customers about a security data breach

The wireless provider known for its affordable cell phone plans alerted customers via email that their personal information may have been stolen.

EV revolution: Study reveals hidden costs of electric cars; critics call it misleading
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In Tuesday's Business Watch, a new report shows that electric vehicles are costing Americans big bucks even if they don't own one. William La Jeunesse takes a look at the impact of hidden subsidies and fees.