Kids' play kitchen recalled after toddler's strangulation death

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens have been recalled after a toddler's tragic death linked to a strangulation hazard. Here’s what you need to know.

$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where

A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.

119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations

JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

Florida’s month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday begins August 1

Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.

LEGO releasing Nintendo Game Boy: What to know

LEGO is unveiling a brick-built Game Boy. Here’s when the nostalgic kit will be available.

Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon

Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.

Consumers prefer self-check out when purchasing certain personal items: study

A study finds consumers are more likely to choose self-checkout over a cashier when buying items like condoms, pregnancy tests, and yeast infection treatments.