Costco issues warning notice for plant due to invasive insect infestation concern

Costco informed shoppers who purchased desert willow plants between June 24 and July 3 that they may carry an invasive insect that threatens vineyards.

The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs

Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.

Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns

Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.

Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states

Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams.

Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026.

Yard tools sold at Lowe's recalled after batteries linked to fire hazard

More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools.

Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know

While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot

New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.

Honda recalls 325K Odyssey minivans over another rear-view camera issue

Hundreds of thousands of minivans are being recalled by Honda over a problem with their rear-view camera, including those that were included in a previous one related to the same issue.

23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout

A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers. 

Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says

Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.

Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon

Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.

San Francisco rent prices hit new records, holding above the $4,000 mark for the first time

San Francisco rent prices continue to reach record highs, with the median rent for a one-bedroom surpassing the $4,000 threshold. And the city leads the nation in annual growth for rent.

The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report

Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced.

Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues

Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.