ALDI plans to opens hundreds of US stores amid recession fears

ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in this region.

Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?

The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Millions of granola bars recalled due to 'potential presence of metal': FDA

Millions of MadeGood granola bars are being recalled due to the "potential presence of a piece of metal in the product." The FDA recently raised the risk category to Class II.

Egg prices got you scrambling? Here's how much it costs to rent backyard chickens

As customers face empty shelves and rapidly rising egg prices at the supermarket due to the avian flu and a lower national supply, breakfast lovers have another option - their own backyard. 

New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."

Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says

Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.

What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025

Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation

Igloo advised customers against using the affected coolers any further until they can get a new handle from the company.

Map: US states where people spend the most and least on groceries

Residents in several southern states were found to spend the highest percentage of their income on groceries, according to a new analysis by WalletHub.

CVS to close 270 more stores in 2025

CVS Pharmacy is continuing its nationwide store realignment, announcing plans to close an additional 270 locations this year as part of an effort to optimize its retail footprint.

Joann fabrics stores closing: Full list of 500 stores including many in Maryland, Virginia

Joann, the struggling fabric and crafts retailer, announced Wednesday it will close approximately 500 stores across the United States, including many in Maryland and Virginia. Here’s the full list.

Igloo coolers recalled: Handle can cause fingertip amputations

More than 1 million Igloo coolers have been recalled over a hazard that can cause severe injuries to fingertips, including amputations.

IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know

Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.