More than 30K wireless power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions
Power banks sold on Amazon and at Home Depot caused $20,000 in property damage, regulators say.
Power banks sold on Amazon and at Home Depot caused $20,000 in property damage, regulators say.
FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Ulta and Target to end in-store partnership in 2026
Ulta Beauty and Target have “mutually agreed” to close the mini-Ultas inside Target stores next year.
Ulta Beauty and Target have “mutually agreed” to close the mini-Ultas inside Target stores next year.
'Sneakflation': The hidden reason your money doesn't go as far
Finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down ?sneakflation? and shares smart tips to fight back as hidden costs and shrinking products quietly eat into your wallet.
Finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down ?sneakflation? and shares smart tips to fight back as hidden costs and shrinking products quietly eat into your wallet.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Hand soap recalled over 'life-threatening' bacterial risk
DermaRite Industries, LLC has issued a nationwide recall of several soap products after detecting contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex.
DermaRite Industries, LLC has issued a nationwide recall of several soap products after detecting contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex.
President Trump pulling the plug on Biden's EV plan
The Trump administration is pulling the plug on Biden's EV charger infrastructure plan.
The Trump administration is pulling the plug on Biden's EV charger infrastructure plan.
How to teach your kids to invest early and often
Investing and markets analyst James Royal dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to get their kids into a healthy habit of investing.
Investing and markets analyst James Royal dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to get their kids into a healthy habit of investing.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Sugar cookies sold at Target recalled over potential wood contamination
Hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target have been recalled across 20 states. Here’s what we know.
Hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target have been recalled across 20 states. Here’s what we know.
Mispackaged ice cream recalled
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
What Trump's tariffs mean for you: economic impact, prices and what to expect
With new tariffs in effect, we break down the economic outlook, how it could affect prices, and smart tips for consumers navigating the changes.
With new tariffs in effect, we break down the economic outlook, how it could affect prices, and smart tips for consumers navigating the changes.
Trump's tariff day comes amid economic uncertainty
The tariff deadline has come and gone and now we are paying more for imports from dozens of countries.
The tariff deadline has come and gone and now we are paying more for imports from dozens of countries.
Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms
The plant-based Feel Free tonic, made with kratom leaf and kava extract, is intended for users 21 and older.
The plant-based Feel Free tonic, made with kratom leaf and kava extract, is intended for users 21 and older.
"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
More than 300,000 kitchen step stools recalled over injury risk
Dorel Home Furnishings has issued a recall for its Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper due to a fall and injury hazard.
Dorel Home Furnishings has issued a recall for its Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper due to a fall and injury hazard.
What are cryptocurrencies, digital wallets and NFTs? An expert explains | ChicagoNOW
Cryptocurrency expert Adam Hollander explains the rise of digital currency. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Cryptocurrency expert Adam Hollander explains the rise of digital currency. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Roblox will reportedly launch a virtual dating feature
This would allow users to go on dates with other users they’ve met in the metaverse, which could result in real-life relationships.
This would allow users to go on dates with other users they’ve met in the metaverse, which could result in real-life relationships.
New study shows which jobs are most and least at risk of being taken by AI | ChicagoNOW
A college degree used to offer some protection against job disruption. But in today's AI-driven world, that line of defense is starting to crumble. A new report from Microsoft identifies 40 jobs most vulnerable to replacement or reshaping by generative AI.
A college degree used to offer some protection against job disruption. But in today's AI-driven world, that line of defense is starting to crumble. A new report from Microsoft identifies 40 jobs most vulnerable to replacement or reshaping by generative AI.
Majority of Americans stressed about grocery costs: Poll
More than 50% of people admit that the cost of groceries is a “major" stressor for them, a new poll finds.
More than 50% of people admit that the cost of groceries is a “major" stressor for them, a new poll finds.



















