More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
Baby formula shortage: FDA chief takes heat for slow response to issue
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf laid out a series of setbacks in congressional testimony that slowed his agency’s response.
Garden Cut recalls snack cups with JIF peanut butter over salmonella concern
The recall came after The J. M. Smucker Co. announced a recall of Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential salmonella contamination.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
Report: employers hiring 30% more college grads this year
The survey also found that 42% of entry-level positions will be fully in person, 40% will be hybrid, and 18% will be fully remote.
Report: employers hiring 30 percent more college grads this year
According to a report from the National Association of College and Employers , this spring, employers will hire 31.6 percent more college graduates than they did last spring.
Average US gas price has jumped 33 cents in past 2 weeks
Experts say the price jump comes amid higher crude oil costs and tight gasoline supplies.
Jif peanut butter recalled amid multistate salmonella outbreak
People in 12 states have reported salmonella illnesses linked to the peanut butter, the CDC said.
U.S. gun production tripled in 20 years, ATF report says
The report highlights the rise in ghost guns and easy availability for consumers to purchase and build them as a factor in an increase in gun manufacturing in the U.S.
Record gas prices for this long 'unprecedented': AAA
A national AAA spokesman said drivers should expect higher gas prices throughout the summer, especially if the war in Ukraine rages on.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
BBB warns against baby formula scams amid national shortage: 'Scammers are watching'
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Border authorities seize counterfeit designer clothes worth more than $2M
CBP The items were falsely marked as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Apple.
Twin Cities home prices 50% higher than 5 years ago, report finds
Twin Cities homes prices have increased by 50% since 2017, a study finds.
Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant
The White House says it is working with all major formula producers to boost production, including reaching out to their suppliers to encourage them to prioritize production and delivery of formula ingredients.
Mercedes recalls over 292K vehicles; tells owners not to drive them
The Mercedes recall involves certain ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles between the 2006 and 2012 model years, officials said.
Minnesota dealing with nursing home staff shortage
Minnesota continues to deal with a nursing home staff shortage even as the job workforce continues to rebound from the pandemic.