Alabama lawmakers approve cut in state's 4% grocery tax after decades of attempts
Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases.
Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases.
Ford tells owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outside due to fire risk with engines off
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. The company says it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. The company says it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem.
Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, watchdog warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Cardinal Stritch University for sale after closing in May
Cardinal Stritch University is up for sale less than two weeks after holding its final commencement, an online real estate listing shows.
Cardinal Stritch University is up for sale less than two weeks after holding its final commencement, an online real estate listing shows.
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries; owners urged to park outdoors
U.S. safety regulators say the recall covers Jaguar SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
U.S. safety regulators say the recall covers Jaguar SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
Onion rings snack sold at Dollar Tree stores recalled over undeclared allergen
The Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings" were sold in select Dollar Tree stores in 17 U.S. states, the FDA said.
The Rudolph’s OnYums “Onion Flavored Rings" were sold in select Dollar Tree stores in 17 U.S. states, the FDA said.
Which sunscreen should you choose? Here are the best of 2023
Consumer Reports tested over-the-counter sunscreens and ranked which is the best at keeping you and your family safe this summer.
Consumer Reports tested over-the-counter sunscreens and ranked which is the best at keeping you and your family safe this summer.
National Park Service offering historic Cape Cod dune shacks for lease, frustrating long-time occupants
The shacks are extremely rustic, most with limited running water and electricity, and most of current lessees use outhouses.
The shacks are extremely rustic, most with limited running water and electricity, and most of current lessees use outhouses.
Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
10 lighthouses being given away, sold at auction by US government
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
We Energies back-billing upsets customers
Nobody likes paying a big bill after someone else makes a mistake, but when a utility provider makes an error, that?s usually what happens.
Nobody likes paying a big bill after someone else makes a mistake, but when a utility provider makes an error, that?s usually what happens.
Dairy Queen discontinues fan-favorite menu option, says it could return in the future
The restaurant didn't offer an explanation but confirmed the news.
The restaurant didn't offer an explanation but confirmed the news.
DoorDash accused in lawsuit of charging iPhone users more for delivery
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
States sue telecom company accused of making billions of robocalls to people on Do Not Call Registry
The lawsuit alleges the company also reportedly sent or transmitted scam calls about the Social Security Administration, Medicare, and Amazon.
The lawsuit alleges the company also reportedly sent or transmitted scam calls about the Social Security Administration, Medicare, and Amazon.
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
UPS strike looms in world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time
The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the global shipping and logistics firm Pitney Bowes.
The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the global shipping and logistics firm Pitney Bowes.
Memorial Day weekend: Driving better value than flying, experts say
There is no doubt that Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and this year prices are once again on the rise as a result.
There is no doubt that Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and this year prices are once again on the rise as a result.
Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY’s last day for returns approaching
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection in April.
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection in April.
High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.



















