Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally as tariffs shake gaming industry
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Amazon expands drone delivery service
Amazon is expanding its use of drones to deliver packages as part of its "Prime Air" service.
Amazon is expanding its use of drones to deliver packages as part of its "Prime Air" service.
Trump pushes deep spending cuts as tariffs poised to hit everyday purchases
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
Zelle outage impacts money transfers
Is Zelle down? The money transfer app was having problems Friday morning, which Zelle blamed on a third party.
Is Zelle down? The money transfer app was having problems Friday morning, which Zelle blamed on a third party.
Ninja pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
The Ninja pressure cookers were sold at major retailers like Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon and Target. Here's what to know.
The Ninja pressure cookers were sold at major retailers like Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon and Target. Here's what to know.
Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford the median-priced home
Prices for homes are high in most markets, increasing the need for consumers to make more money to buy their next house based on a recent report.
Prices for homes are high in most markets, increasing the need for consumers to make more money to buy their next house based on a recent report.
How to take the guesswork out of home ownership
Home ownership is a dream that many people have, but it can often seem too out-of-reach. We're getting tips this morning on how to navigate the market with Athena Williams with the Oak Park Regional Housing Center.
Home ownership is a dream that many people have, but it can often seem too out-of-reach. We're getting tips this morning on how to navigate the market with Athena Williams with the Oak Park Regional Housing Center.
Ford recalls over 289,000 vehicles in US for rearview camera issues
Ford has issued two separate recalls on a collective 289,000 vehicles in the U.S. for issues related to the rearview camera. Here's what to know.
Ford has issued two separate recalls on a collective 289,000 vehicles in the U.S. for issues related to the rearview camera. Here's what to know.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 vehicles over risk of engine failure
The recall covers vehicles with model years between 2021 and 2024.
The recall covers vehicles with model years between 2021 and 2024.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Big Lots to reopen 132 stores in May: See the list
The discount chain store will be reopening 132 stores across 14 states. Here’s where.
The discount chain store will be reopening 132 stores across 14 states. Here’s where.
FDA issues urgent nationwide recall of bread sold in US found with 'glass fragments'
An urgent recall has been issued for a bread brand sold throughout the U.S. Here's what to know.
An urgent recall has been issued for a bread brand sold throughout the U.S. Here's what to know.
Tips for buying used smartphones in 2025
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
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.
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.
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 vehicles over warning light issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to an issue with the warning light. Here's what to know.
Starter homes cost $1 million in 233 U.S. cities, study finds
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
$1 million might become the standard price for a starter home in parts of the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
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.
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.
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
One million dollars might become the standard price of a starter home in the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.
One million dollars might become the standard price of a starter home in the U.S., according to a new study by Zillow.