Holiday shopping season off to a strong start
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount
The National Retail Federation expects to see up to $966 billion in holiday spending, a record-breaking amount
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
New odometer scam plaguing used car buyers
Are you actually getting what you're purchasing for a used car? Well, there's a new scam on the rise and it involves the odometer.
Are you actually getting what you're purchasing for a used car? Well, there's a new scam on the rise and it involves the odometer.
Coca-Cola recalls: Sprite, Fanta Orange, Diet Coke pulled from store shelves in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Recall, warnings issued over toy magnetic balls after 7 deaths reported
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.
How to avoid gift card scams this holiday season
If you're buying a gift card for someone as the holidays near, be sure to follows some simple steps to avoid getting scammed.
If you're buying a gift card for someone as the holidays near, be sure to follows some simple steps to avoid getting scammed.
12 scams of Christmas: Ways to safely shop this holiday season
The BBB has a warning for you this holiday season: you could be scammed by a grinch.
The BBB has a warning for you this holiday season: you could be scammed by a grinch.
Hot holiday gifts for the hard to please
FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down some of the best gifts this year for those people that are just so hard to please.
FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down some of the best gifts this year for those people that are just so hard to please.
Holiday inflation hitting consumers hard this season
Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly offset still hot increases for service.
Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly offset still hot increases for service.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
‘Bridge to Construction’ apprenticeship program aims to build careers for Chicago residents
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
?Bridge to Construction? apprenticeship program aims to build careers for Chicago residents
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Plumbers, electricians and bricklayers are all good union jobs in Chicago, but they're hard to get. Now, a new program hopes to make a difference.
Chicago Park District launches early lifeguard recruitment drive amid staffing concerns
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
Amazon testing grocery subscription service in these cities
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Environmental concerns rise as vape disposal harms freshwater ecosystems
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”