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.

Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF

A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?

Last full-size Kmart in US to close

The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.

How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans

It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.

Kratom drink 'New Brew' banned in some states; here's why

The kratom-infused "New Brew" drink is gaining attention for its use of the controversial herb, banned in several U.S. states. Learn more about where it's banned and why.

Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.

Horseback riding scam in Michigan creates headaches for some, heartache for others

One mother who was ghosted by the alleged scam artist eventually found dozens of other victims who had also been ripped off. But that's only part of the story