Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Arsenic in rice: Amazon.com sued over alleged sale of contaminated product
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against Amazon.com over its alleged deceptive sale of toxic rice.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
Toyota recalls over 443,000 trucks for potential reverse light failure
Dealerships will replace the light assemblies free of charge for affected truck owners.
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
Average cost of a fast food meal now tops $10 in all major cities
Fast food prices are soaring, and single-digit meals may be gone for good. A new study shows where a fast food meal is most expensive.
Seattle residents need to earn nearly six figures to afford rent
The typical Seattleite spends 23.1% of their income on rent.
Zillow to block some WA listings starting June 30. Here's why
Sellers who want a private sale will still have options.
Levi Strauss selling Dockers in deal worth more than $300M
Dockers will now join a portfolio that includes brands such as Reebok and Sperry.
High chairs sold on Amazon recalled for fall and entrapment risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 5,000 Boyro Baby 4-in-1 convertible high chairs sold on Amazon due to serious safety hazards.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Sean Connery's French Riviera 'Bond villa' hits market for $26.4 million
The luxury property featured in 'Never Say Never Again' offers Mediterranean views and an infinity pool on a cliff-edge location.
JCPenney stores closing later this month: See the list
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Home Depot vows to maintain prices despite tariff pressures hitting retail sector
Other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy have warned of potential price hikes.
Costco enforces strict limit on gold bar purchases as value increases
Cost of gold has surged 40% in the past year, the report says.
Graduation freebies, deals for class of 2025
To celebrate graduation season, several businesses are offering special deals for grads.
Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm
Affirm's buy now, pay later installment plans can be used to finance online US Costco purchases of $500 to $17,500.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Ice cream recall issued due to potential plastic contamination
The ice cream was distributed from 103 centers across the United States.