Child tax credit expansion: Don’t wait to file, IRS says

If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.

Car prices are finally falling: Here's the average price for new, used in US

The average price of vehicles is finally slowing. Experts say 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.

Gas prices rise in Milwaukee; analyst explains why

The average price per gallon jumped 14 cents in Milwaukee over the past week, according to GasBuddy, to around $3.09. An analyst explains why.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home

CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.

Buffalo Wild Wings free wings today: How to get yours

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering free wings today in the U.S. because the Super Bowl went into overtime. Here’s how to get your order.

AT&T to 'make it right' with account credit after outage

AT&T is offering $5 account credits for some customers after last week's outage. Here's how it works.

Water bead makers sued after baby's death: 'A very dangerous product'

Water beads are known as a sensory toy and "kids love to squeeze them, but this is a very dangerous product if it gets in their mouth."

Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'

Nearly 60,000 gun safes have been recalled because the biometric locks can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms."

What works, and what doesn’t, without cell service on your phone

Thursday's AT&T outage has been fixed, but it's important to know for next time: Can you still make and receive calls? Can you still tap to pay? Here’s what to know.

AT&T shares status on outage as service restored to thousands

An AT&T cell phone outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Thursday, leaving many unable to make calls or send text messages for hours. Service was back online by mid-afternoon.

Study finds microplastics linked to thousands of premature births

Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.

Stanley cup maker faces lawsuit over presence of lead in tumblers

The lawsuit is seeking punitive damages and a “permanent injunction requiring PMI to disclose any lead or other toxins in its products in California."