Drivers in New Jersey not seeing much relief from high gas prices

Drivers in New Jersey and around the nation aren’t seeing much relief from high gas prices, and analysts say they shouldn’t expect prices below $3 a gallon for the rest of the summer.

Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2M as applicants wait up to 24 weeks

A State Department official told FOX News that there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.

Passport scams on the rise due to massive processing backlog, BBB warns

As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.

Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene

Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.

Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene

Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.

Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside

General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.

Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008

Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.

Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

Gas prices increase again in NJ, around the nation

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.16, up two cents from a week ago.

Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic

A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.

Gas prices jump up in NJ, around nation heading into holiday

Gas prices jumped up in New Jersey and around the nation with record travel forecast for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says

The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.

Gas prices increase in NJ, around nation

Gas prices increased in New Jersey and around the nation as demand went up while total domestic gas stocks decreased.