Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise

Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation

Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.

Walmart frozen chicken product recalled in 28 states

The recall was issued after a customer complained that they found shrimp in their product, although it had been labeled as a Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée.

Not just for kids: Toymakers creating more products for adults

Toymakers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear are creating new products, services, and websites aimed at adult audiences. Among the popular toys for adults are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets and action figures.

Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year

The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.

What's open and closed Dec. 26, the day after Christmas

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall conveniently on a weekend this year — a Christmas “miracle” that only happens every seven years, on average. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

Here’s how you can find a PS5 for Christmas

Stores are restocking their shelves with PlayStation 5s to make it easier for shoppers to get their hands on one just in time for the holidays.

Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford

More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.

Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says

According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.

Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests

Only the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 got the top “good” rating in this year's testing released Tuesday. The Toyota RAV4 was rated “acceptable," while Audi's Q3, the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Forester were “marginal.”

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Laundry detergent recalled due to bacteria exposure risk

Over 14,000 Art of Green laundry detergent products are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially harmful bacteria.