Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect

Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Bissell steamers recalled in response to dozens of 'serious' burn injuries

Bissell recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers between October 2024 and March 2026.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams

The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.

More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list

America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.

Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire

News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.

Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights

Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.

Toyota recalls 73K hybrid vehicles over pedestrian warning sound issue

Toyota is recalling more than 73,000 hybrid vehicles over a pedestrian warning sound issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states

While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.

USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.