Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew
The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line.
Prices for swimming pool chlorine tablets expected to spike
Chlorine tablets commonly used in swimming pools to keep the water clean may be facing a shortage this summer, leaving pool owners diving into deeper prices for the chemical.
Chick-fil-A testing delivery robots in California
A robot delivery service says it has partnered with Chick-fil-A to help bring their chicken sandwiches straight to your home. It's currently being tested at one location.
White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content
White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Old Navy responds to first-grader's request for girls' jeans with 'real pockets'
Kamryn Gardner, a student at Evening Star Elementary in Bentonville, Arkansas, penned a letter to Old Navy asking the retailer to make girls' jeans with "real pockets."
House set to back plan to collect online sales tax in Florida
A plan that would use taxes on sales by out-of-state online retailers to help Florida businesses is ready for a vote in the House.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Driver shortage blamed for higher ride-share fares
If you’ve used Uber or Lyft lately, you may have noticed fares are much higher than normal. Both companies said it’s partly because of a driver shortage and a sudden increase in demand.
IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Recall: Foldable infant bath seat sold on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
A foldable infant bath seat sold exclusively on Amazon between July and October 2020 has been recalled due to a potential drowning hazard.
Target car seat trade-in: Retailer will take old baby seat in exchange for discount on new one
Target will allow customers to trade in an old baby car seat for a 20% off coupon toward a brand new one from April 5 through April 17.