Competition for homes is easing the fastest for buyers in these markets

New construction and recovering U.S. inventory are helping to tilt more markets in favor of buyers in the South, as well as a few other areas, according to Zillow.

Is Reddit down? Outage reported by social media users

There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.

Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says

Federal officials discovered "significant violations" at Tom's of Maine's manufacturing facility, including using water contaminated with bacteria to produce some of its toothpaste.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Grimmway Farms carrot recall: See list of impacted products

A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.

Cash App settlement: Deadline to claim up to $2,500 is Monday

Those who have used Cash App to transfer money in the last six years may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement.

Baby carrots contaminated with E. coli recalled; 1 killed, dozens sickened

An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 39 people and caused one death is tied to organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names – including Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.

Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million

A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.

How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024

Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.

Minnesota's workplace injury, illnesses declined from 2022 to 2023

New survey data shows that Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illnesses incidents decreased from 2022 to 2023.

Medicare premiums increasing in 2025

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

How will Trump's campaign promise of mass deportation work in Minnesota?

President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation" in the country’s history began to take shape Sunday with the announcement of a border czar.

Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025

Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.