Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
Chrysler recalls over 80K vehicles due to springs that may detach while driving
Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard.
Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard.
Americans are under the most financial distress in these cities, data suggests
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.
Costco issues recall for certain restaurant gift cards
Synergy World filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving customers unable to redeem remaining balances on restaurant gift cards.
Synergy World filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving customers unable to redeem remaining balances on restaurant gift cards.
The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought
Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.
Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.
Recalled supplement linked to reported salmonella outbreak, FDA says
Rosabella Moringa Capsules were recalled after illnesses were reported in seven states, including Arizona, Florida, and Washington.
Rosabella Moringa Capsules were recalled after illnesses were reported in seven states, including Arizona, Florida, and Washington.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’
Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.
Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.
Dollar Tree makes an upscale play to fuel sales
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Salmon sold at BJ’s Wholesale stores recalled over possible listeria contamination
The new recall impacts Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold in 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in several states, including Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The new recall impacts Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold in 2-lb bags at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in several states, including Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Costco launches mobile app ordering for custom cakes and deli trays, easing customer woes
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey
A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.
A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.
Peanut butter products recalled in 40 states over 'foreign material' contamination
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Ventura Foods LLC initiated a recall of its peanut butter products distributed in 40 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.
Americans who live alone are paying a $10,500 "singles tax" amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds.