USPS plans to raise shipping rates in 2026 — here’s what to know

The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise shipping rates starting Jan. 18, 2026, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time

Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.

Minnesota total proposed 2026 property tax levies may go up nearly $1 billion

Truth-in-taxation notices are hitting mailboxes across Minnesota this month. The Minnesota Department of Revenue released preliminary data that shows up to 6.9% increase in property tax levies.

Minnesota homeowners should brace for rising property taxes in 2026
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Many Minnesota homeowners may want to brace for an increase in their 2026 property taxes. According to a preliminary report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue, tax levies could increase by up to $1 billion.

The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes

The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.

The hottest home feature for 2025 might surprise you

Here's a look at which housing features are rising fast in home listings and which ones are trending down.

Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

Food safety under the microscope: Recalls of infant formula and pasta spark urgent health warnings
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A growing food safety crisis has sparked nationwide concern as the FDA expands recalls of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula and multiple pasta products linked to serious health risks. The agency confirmed reports of infant botulism, a rare but potentially life-threatening illness, in connection with contaminated formula, and a separate listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta that has left 27 people sick and six dead. Health officials are urging parents and consumers to check their kitchens immediately. Symptoms of infant botulism can include poor feeding, constipation, drooping eyelids, a weak cry, and low muscle tone. Listeriosis, caused by listeria infection, may present with fever, muscle aches, nausea, headache, and a stiff neck, and can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and older adults. Sandra Eskin, CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness, explain more about food safety.

What are portable, assumable mortgages?

The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.

FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

64,000 alpaca toys recalled due to choking risk for children

The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.