Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money
People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage
People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage
Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season
In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.
In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct' by oil, gas companies as prices surge
President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.
President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.
Recall: Small metal, glass pieces found in Kool-Aid mix sold at Costco, Stater Bros.
The small pieces of glass or metal were possibly introduced to the drink mix during production, according to a recall notice shared by Stater Bros.
The small pieces of glass or metal were possibly introduced to the drink mix during production, according to a recall notice shared by Stater Bros.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
AARP: Veterans, active service members more likely to be targeted by scammers
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
Elsa Segura sentenced to life in prison for role in kidnapping, murder of Monique Baugh
Elsa Segura, one of the suspects found guilty in the kidnapping and murder of real estate agent Monique Baugh, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday morning. Segura, 29, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of release for her role in the murder, which involved making phone calls to set up the kidnapping. The law says she is just as culpable for those actions.
Elsa Segura, one of the suspects found guilty in the kidnapping and murder of real estate agent Monique Baugh, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday morning. Segura, 29, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of release for her role in the murder, which involved making phone calls to set up the kidnapping. The law says she is just as culpable for those actions.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Playground sets sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled over entrapment hazard
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dole recalls bagged salads due to possible listeria risk
Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.
Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.
HelloFresh supplier recalls onions amid fast-growing salmonella outbreak
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
Minnesota organization works to connect workers with disabilities to jobs
Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.
Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.



















