Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution

While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

Survey finds many Americans don't see delivery fraud as 'ethically wrong'

First-party delivery fraud happens when someone uses their identity to commit a dishonest act for financial gain, with 35% of the 1,000 surveyed Americans between the ages of 18 to 77 saying they admit to doing it.

When should you put up your Christmas tree? Experts weigh in

The anticipation of Christmas seems to creep earlier and earlier each year. Here’s the best time to put up the tree and decorate the home, according to interior design and tree experts.

The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only

Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023: Here’s how to get a free reusable cup

The popular Starbucks Red Cup Day is happening on the same day as a planned workers’ strike at more than 200 U.S. stores.

Majority of Americans take notice in the rise of 'tipflation' across industries

Pew Research did an extensive study showing how the landscape of tipping has changed, and older Americans, in particular are not receptive to some of these reforms.

Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.