Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021
Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.
Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are actually just doughnuts
What do you get when you cross a doughnut with a whoopie pie? Well, if you’re Einstein Bros. Bagels, apparently you get a “Party Bagel."
What do you get when you cross a doughnut with a whoopie pie? Well, if you’re Einstein Bros. Bagels, apparently you get a “Party Bagel."
Coca-Cola will discontinue half of its beverage brands
Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.
Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Takata airbag recall: Florida will pay drivers up to $150 to replace recalled airbags
Florida will give some Honda and Acura owners a debit card worth anywhere from $50 to $150, which can be activated once their recalled Takata airbags have been replaced.
Florida will give some Honda and Acura owners a debit card worth anywhere from $50 to $150, which can be activated once their recalled Takata airbags have been replaced.
AMC Theaters offers private movie screenings starting at $99
Afraid of going back to the movie theater because of the pandemic? Well, AMC Theatres has a great deal for you!
Afraid of going back to the movie theater because of the pandemic? Well, AMC Theatres has a great deal for you!
‘Mummified’ Twinkie debunks myth that cake treats last forever
A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.
A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.
TSA screens over 1 million passengers in single day for first time since March
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
Coca-Cola will stop making Tab diet soda, company announces
ZICO coconut water, Coca-Cola Life, Odwalla among brands being cut
ZICO coconut water, Coca-Cola Life, Odwalla among brands being cut
Tampa rental rates soar as prices across the country slide during pandemic
Studio apartment prices in Hillsborough County are up more than 28 percent -- to $1,245 -- compared to the same point in 2019. Pinellas County, meanwhile, has seen the fourth-biggest spike in one-bedroom rental prices: Up 11 percent, to nearly $1,300 a month.
Studio apartment prices in Hillsborough County are up more than 28 percent -- to $1,245 -- compared to the same point in 2019. Pinellas County, meanwhile, has seen the fourth-biggest spike in one-bedroom rental prices: Up 11 percent, to nearly $1,300 a month.
Walmart raising wages for 165,000 employees
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Florida increases lottery ticket cost to $2, up from $1
A Florida Lotto ticket now costs $2, up from $1, as the game was rebranded to include increased non-jackpot cash prizes.
A Florida Lotto ticket now costs $2, up from $1, as the game was rebranded to include increased non-jackpot cash prizes.
Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.
Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.
Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.
Law enforcement report increase in gas pump skimmers
Skimming devices are an ongoing problem in Florida and law enforcement says it appears to be getting worse.
Skimming devices are an ongoing problem in Florida and law enforcement says it appears to be getting worse.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
'The Catch' is now a shirt, thanks to St. Pete entrepreneur's latest effort
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.