JM Smucker to acquire Hostess in $5.6B deal

Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.

Digital coupons becoming more popular with shoppers

September is National Coupon Month and for savvy shoppers over the decades, the Sunday paper has meant scouring the coupon section and clipping the best savings to use at the stores.

Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

Recent food recalls spurred by foreign objects like rocks, insects and plastic - which isn't uncommon

Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.

Floridians may see more homeowners insurance options in coming months

Florida’s property insurance crisis is taking a few steps in the right direction as five new companies will take over hundreds of thousands of policies from Citizens Insurance.

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.

Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute

In a blog post, Disney said it is hopeful an agreement will be reached to restore access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels that have been blacked out for Spectrum customers amid the ongoing dispute.

Nearly 80,000 gas cooktops under voluntary recall for gas leaks, fire hazard

Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

New Google feature will tell you the best time to book your flight

Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.