Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
Celebrating World Chocolate Day
Every year on July 7, the world celebrates chocolate. How much do you know about the popular treat?
Every year on July 7, the world celebrates chocolate. How much do you know about the popular treat?
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
Round hot dogs: What to know about the confusing twist on the classic American dish
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Florida 'Freedom Week' to offer sales tax breaks: Here's what's included
Floridians can avoid paying all or part of sales taxes on purchases such as grills; bicycles; fishing and camping gear; kayaks and canoes; tickets for concerts, movies and ball games; gym memberships; boxes of softballs and sleeves of tennis balls; and even sunscreen.
Floridians can avoid paying all or part of sales taxes on purchases such as grills; bicycles; fishing and camping gear; kayaks and canoes; tickets for concerts, movies and ball games; gym memberships; boxes of softballs and sleeves of tennis balls; and even sunscreen.
Yes to no-fault: DeSantis vetoes car insurance overhaul
Pointing to possible negative impacts for the insurance market and drivers, Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday vetoed a long-sought effort by legislators to end the state’s no-fault auto insurance system.
Pointing to possible negative impacts for the insurance market and drivers, Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday vetoed a long-sought effort by legislators to end the state’s no-fault auto insurance system.
FCC requires phone companies to confirm caller ID is legitimate to cut down on robocalls
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Child tax credit: Families who have higher 2021 earnings can opt out
Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.
Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
Child tax credit: IRS launches 2 online tools to answer eligibility questions
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
McDonald’s expanding loyalty program nationwide next month
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Child tax credit calculator: Figure out how much you’ll get monthly
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
The credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Walmart, Target, Kohl's take on Amazon's Prime Day in retail wars
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Tampa couple wants additional refund after Southwest Airlines issues left them stranded for days
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
Walmart invests in drone delivery company, says service to start in 'coming months'
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
Walmart has invested in drone delivery company DroneUp and will begin operating the service at a store near its headquarters in the coming months.
New Florida law ramps up credit card security measures at the pump
The requirement that gas stations have two safety measures in place at the pump goes into effect on January 1, 2022.
The requirement that gas stations have two safety measures in place at the pump goes into effect on January 1, 2022.