‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.
Hyundai recall: Possible engine fires for over 390K vehicles
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires.
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires.
Milwaukee airport expects more summer travel
There will be more flights in the air and more passengers on planes by the summer of 2021.
There will be more flights in the air and more passengers on planes by the summer of 2021.
You can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
For $24, you can now test yourself for the coronavirus at home and get results in 15 minutes. No prescription is required.
Costco warns customers about 13 online scams
The company posted 13 screenshots of "prominent fraudulent emails, texts, and posts" that Costco says are currently circulating the internet.
The company posted 13 screenshots of "prominent fraudulent emails, texts, and posts" that Costco says are currently circulating the internet.
Pandemic-EBT program leads to confusion
Grocery benefits are now available in Wisconsin through a program called Pandemic-EBT.
Grocery benefits are now available in Wisconsin through a program called Pandemic-EBT.
Contact 6 discusses March successes for consumers
From canceled flights to problematic home repairs, consumers have been turning to Contact 6 during the coronavirus pandemic.
From canceled flights to problematic home repairs, consumers have been turning to Contact 6 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Subaru recalls 875K vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.
Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.
Toyota recalls Venza SUVs to fix air bag wiring problem
Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem can stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
Meow Mix recalls some cat food over potential salmonella contamination
The impacted products were sold at some Walmart stores in Wisconsin and Illinois, among other states.
The impacted products were sold at some Walmart stores in Wisconsin and Illinois, among other states.
UPS to buy electric aircraft to boost package delivery speed in small, medium markets
The sustainable aircraft can charge in an hour or less, and produce zero operational emissions, according to the company.
The sustainable aircraft can charge in an hour or less, and produce zero operational emissions, according to the company.
Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
Customers wait months for appliances, parts in southeast Wisconsin
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.
Long delays for appliance parts are frustrating customers in southeast Wisconsin. Some have been waiting months for necessary appliances to arrive.
Lyft, Amazon say they support raising corporate taxes to pay for Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan
The founders of Amazon and Lyft both say they support an increase in corporate taxes to support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan in the United States.
The founders of Amazon and Lyft both say they support an increase in corporate taxes to support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan in the United States.
IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
Extra-strength acetaminophen recalled nationwide
Nearly 200,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen, used to relieve pain and fevers and sold under multiple brand names, are being recalled nationwide due to a mislabeling issue.
Nearly 200,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen, used to relieve pain and fevers and sold under multiple brand names, are being recalled nationwide due to a mislabeling issue.
South Korea's LG to stop making mobile phones, focus on other electronic products, services
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
Recall: Foldable infant bath seat sold on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
A foldable infant bath seat sold exclusively on Amazon between July and October 2020 has been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard.
A foldable infant bath seat sold exclusively on Amazon between July and October 2020 has been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard.
Target car seat trade-in: Retailer will take old baby seat in exchange for discount on new one
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.