Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A

A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.

Ride-on toys sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard

A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.

Starter homes cost $1M in some US cities
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One million dollars might become the standard price of a starter home in the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.

Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know

Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.

Gerber teething sticks recalled for choking hazard remain on shelves, company warns

Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.

Illinois Dems slam Trump admin over Social Security staff cuts
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The Trump administration is planning to lay off near 7,000 Social Security employees and Illinois elected officials are fighting back.

These stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

Higher prices for clothes may compel shoppers to buy their items online from resale sites and consignment stores to search for affordable deals.

DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules

The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.

Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping

Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).

Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date set after delay over tariffs

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are set after the company initially delayed them over uncertainty stemming from President Trump’s tariffs.