Mortgage rates surge higher, further hurting demand

Mortgage rates rose sharply this week in their biggest jump since April, bringing the average rate for a 30-year fixed note to 6.32% as demand fell for a second straight week.

Fisher-Price recalls 2 million Snuga Swings after infant deaths

More than 2 million Fisher-Price Snuga infant swings have been recalled in the U.S. after five reported infant deaths.

9.9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry recalled over listeria concerns

A recall of almost 10 million pounds of BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and poultry products is underway over the possibility of Listeria contamination.

No, the port strike did not cause a toilet paper shortage

Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.

Port strike suspended until Jan. 15 – here's what's ahead

A port strike involving some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has been suspended until Jan. 15. Here's what's next.

Costco reveals price cuts on popular Kirkland Signature items

Costco announced price reductions on several Kirkland Signature products during its fourth-quarter earnings call, despite a recent membership fee increase.

Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much

With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.

Verizon outage update: Service 'fully restored' after network disruptions

A widespread Verizon outage that began Monday morning seemed to be clearing up by late afternoon, not long after Verizon said there was "progress" toward restoring calls and texts.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.