Cocoa prices continue to spike: What's driving costs higher?
Prices for cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, have surged over 190% over the last year.
Prices for cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, have surged over 190% over the last year.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for months after recall, FDA says
FDA officials sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree last week saying the applesauce products remained on store shelves in several states through late December – two months after the firm was told about the recall.
FDA officials sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree last week saying the applesauce products remained on store shelves in several states through late December – two months after the firm was told about the recall.
Owatonna’s Bushel Boy fined nearly $200K for unpaid overtime wages
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
Tennessee home for sale, built by former Disney exec, shocks internet with unique entertaining space
An eye-catching home has hit the real estate market in Tennessee — and social media users can’t stop talking about it.
An eye-catching home has hit the real estate market in Tennessee — and social media users can’t stop talking about it.
These U.S. cities were found to have the smallest average apartment size
While the average U.S. apartment size has been increasing amid skyrocketing home prices, here are the cities where the smallest apartments are still found. (Hint: Think outside NYC.)
While the average U.S. apartment size has been increasing amid skyrocketing home prices, here are the cities where the smallest apartments are still found. (Hint: Think outside NYC.)
Orange juice prices set to stay high as diseases, extreme weather ravage global harvests
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Foreclosures on the rise again nationwide — A look at the hardest hit states
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Sunscreen recalled after mold discovered during testing
The mold found in some of Suntegrity Skincare’s products can cause an allergic skin reaction.
The mold found in some of Suntegrity Skincare’s products can cause an allergic skin reaction.
These US cities now among world's most 'impossibly unaffordable,' report says
Five U.S. cities ranked among the world’s top 10 most “impossibly unaffordable" places for housing, according to a new report.
Five U.S. cities ranked among the world’s top 10 most “impossibly unaffordable" places for housing, according to a new report.
Minneapolis ranked the happiest city in the United States
Minneapolis has been named the happiest city in the U.S., according to a recent ranking from the Institute for Quality of Life.
Minneapolis has been named the happiest city in the U.S., according to a recent ranking from the Institute for Quality of Life.
Artisan Home Tour features Wayzata stunner
Nearly two dozen of the Twin Cities' most incredible new and remodeled homes will be open for exploring over the next two weekends as part of the Artisan Home Tour. The homes stretch all the way east to Afton, south to Prior Lake and west to Independence. Home No. 5 on the tour is in Wayzata and boasts a Beauty and Beast two-story library plus several secret doors, one of which leads to a home theater. The homes are open from noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through June 23rd. The four remodeled homes are open on the final weekend only. Tickets are required ahead of time to enter the homes and can be purchased online, at the door or at Bachman?s.
Nearly two dozen of the Twin Cities' most incredible new and remodeled homes will be open for exploring over the next two weekends as part of the Artisan Home Tour. The homes stretch all the way east to Afton, south to Prior Lake and west to Independence. Home No. 5 on the tour is in Wayzata and boasts a Beauty and Beast two-story library plus several secret doors, one of which leads to a home theater. The homes are open from noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through June 23rd. The four remodeled homes are open on the final weekend only. Tickets are required ahead of time to enter the homes and can be purchased online, at the door or at Bachman?s.
New build in Orono on the Artisan Home Tour
The latest and greatest in home design is on display this weekend and next as part of the Artisan Home Tour. There are 23 homes on the tour, 19 new builds and four remodeled homes. Home No. 6 is in Orono. The contemporary home features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views and a lower-level sanctuary with a yoga room, sauna and steam shower. The homes are open from noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through June 23. The four remodeled homes are open on the final weekend only. Tickets are required to enter the homes and can be purchased online, at the door or at Bachman?s.
The latest and greatest in home design is on display this weekend and next as part of the Artisan Home Tour. There are 23 homes on the tour, 19 new builds and four remodeled homes. Home No. 6 is in Orono. The contemporary home features floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views and a lower-level sanctuary with a yoga room, sauna and steam shower. The homes are open from noon-6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through June 23. The four remodeled homes are open on the final weekend only. Tickets are required to enter the homes and can be purchased online, at the door or at Bachman?s.
Cities with the longest average commutes: How does your daily drive stack up?
People living in these cities deal with the burden of unusually long commutes daily. Here’s where your area ranks.
People living in these cities deal with the burden of unusually long commutes daily. Here’s where your area ranks.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2024
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Overall, tips remained generally flat compared to the same time last year. Here's why that's good news for restaurant workers.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
Crayola wants to reunite adults with their childhood artwork
Crayola is reuniting adults with their childhood artwork through its Campaign for Creativity, sharing images on social media to involve the public in reuniting 50 additional pieces with their original creators.
Crayola is reuniting adults with their childhood artwork through its Campaign for Creativity, sharing images on social media to involve the public in reuniting 50 additional pieces with their original creators.
Minnesota to receive over $10M in Johnson & Johnson talcum lawsuit settlement
Johnson & Johnson reached a $700 million settlement with several states, including Minnesota, regarding a lawsuit alleging the use of deceptive marketing for talcum-based powder products.
Johnson & Johnson reached a $700 million settlement with several states, including Minnesota, regarding a lawsuit alleging the use of deceptive marketing for talcum-based powder products.