Coon Rapids Walmart closing in August, affecting 176 employees

The Coon Rapids Walmart is set to close near the end of the month, resulting in the layoff of approximately 176 employees.

Kids' play kitchen recalled after toddler's strangulation death

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens have been recalled after a toddler's tragic death linked to a strangulation hazard. Here’s what you need to know.

119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations

JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

LEGO releasing Nintendo Game Boy: What to know

LEGO is unveiling a brick-built Game Boy. Here’s when the nostalgic kit will be available.

Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon

Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.

Consumers prefer self-check out when purchasing certain personal items: study

A study finds consumers are more likely to choose self-checkout over a cashier when buying items like condoms, pregnancy tests, and yeast infection treatments.

Chicken sausage recalled by Massachusetts company over plastic contamination

A company is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage after customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside some of the meat.

Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs

Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.