Roof's age, not cost to repair, could be standard for insurance payouts under proposed law

Florida lawmakers are considering a provision that requires full replacement of roofs under 10 years old, but for older roofs, insurers could charge less for premiums and cover less when the roof is damaged, based on what the roof is currently worth.

Apple's latest iPhone update gives users more control over targeted ads

Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking

Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.

How to buy your dream home in a hot sellers' market

If you've looked into buying a home recently, then you know it's a sellers' market. Here are some things to consider if you're looking to buy your dream home.

United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform

United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.

'No-fault' auto insurance repeal bill advances in Florida legislature

HB 719 would eliminate the state's no-fault auto insurance system and the requirement that drivers carry personal-injury protection coverage.

Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy software update after 7-month delay

Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.

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.

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."