Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
Is Amazon down? 19,000+ outage reports as users cite checkout, pricing issues
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Home purchase limits for private equity corporations proposed under new bill
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Honey BBQ sauce-mustard sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared wheat and soy
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions'
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
LED high bay light fixtures recalled for fire hazard
More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.
More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.
Thousands of baby monitors sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over fire risk, CPSC says
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Oil prices spike due to Middle East conflict
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Gas prices will rise due to Iran conflict, but are likely temporary
The military strikes in Iran pushed crude oil prices higher right away on Monday. And word from U.S. leaders that those actions would continue for at least a few weeks only added to the price uncertainty.
The military strikes in Iran pushed crude oil prices higher right away on Monday. And word from U.S. leaders that those actions would continue for at least a few weeks only added to the price uncertainty.
How tensions with Iran could impact Minnesota gas prices
The price of crude oil will jump on expectations that the Iran conflict will continue for at least a few weeks. Tanker traffic is mostly halted through Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of world’s crude oil supplies. Across the U.S., predictions are that gas prices will rise between 10 to 30 cents a gallon, but likely temporarily, and still lower than one year ago.
The price of crude oil will jump on expectations that the Iran conflict will continue for at least a few weeks. Tanker traffic is mostly halted through Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of world’s crude oil supplies. Across the U.S., predictions are that gas prices will rise between 10 to 30 cents a gallon, but likely temporarily, and still lower than one year ago.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.