Florida activates coronavirus price-gouging hotline
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
Secret Service: Criminals are using coronavirus fears to run email phishing scams
The United States Secret Service is warning the public to be aware of scammers who look to take advantage of coronavirus fears.
The United States Secret Service is warning the public to be aware of scammers who look to take advantage of coronavirus fears.
Coronavirus: DOJ issues warning over price gouging
The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.
The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines waives change fees for all tickets purchased in March and recently-booked travel through April
The company says it is waiving all change fees for travelers who booked flights in March.
The company says it is waiving all change fees for travelers who booked flights in March.
Publix among stores limiting number of cleaning, sanitizing products customers can buy
If you've been in the Publix cleaning supply aisle lately, you've seen the nearly empty shelves. But if you look a little closer, Publix just added new signage on those aisles: "Because of increased demand, customers are limited to two of each item."
If you've been in the Publix cleaning supply aisle lately, you've seen the nearly empty shelves. But if you look a little closer, Publix just added new signage on those aisles: "Because of increased demand, customers are limited to two of each item."
CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Gas prices will likely fall below $2 per gallon this week, AAA says
AAA said that gas prices statewide are expected to go down this week, as crude and gasoline prices hit lows that have not been seen in years.
AAA said that gas prices statewide are expected to go down this week, as crude and gasoline prices hit lows that have not been seen in years.
What does travel insurance cover?
Travel insurance providers and agencies say 'the fear of traveling' is not generally covered by policies. But in most cases, travelers can be refunded if a travel advisory is issued after a booking.
Travel insurance providers and agencies say 'the fear of traveling' is not generally covered by policies. But in most cases, travelers can be refunded if a travel advisory is issued after a booking.
Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day
Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.
Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.
Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
A better, sweeter, cheaper tomato is being developed at UF
A professor and a panel of about 100 consumers are working to make a better, sweeter, less expensive tomato without any genetic modification.
A professor and a panel of about 100 consumers are working to make a better, sweeter, less expensive tomato without any genetic modification.
Amazon removes more than a million products over price gouging, false claims amid coronavirus panic
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
Report: Amazon employee in Seattle tests positive for coronavirus
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
Should you cancel your trip? CDC urges travelers to avoid several countries impacted by coronavirus
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
Federal Reserve makes emergency rate cut in the wake of coronavirus outbreak
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.