Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
CPSC warns consumers of faulty carbon monoxide detectors
In a press release published on Thursday, Sept. 22, the CPSC says the CO detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of carbon monoxide.
In a press release published on Thursday, Sept. 22, the CPSC says the CO detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Baby formula shortage: FDA concedes delays after whistleblower complaint
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
Here's how much more you'll pay to heat your home this winter
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
National Pepperoni Day 2022: Where to find deals and freebies
Tuesday, Sept. 20 is National Pepperoni Day 2022, and many pizza chains are celebrating by offering deals for customers.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 is National Pepperoni Day 2022, and many pizza chains are celebrating by offering deals for customers.
The Brownstone Boys restore Brooklyn homes
A Brooklyn couple has turned their love of renovating a historic home into a business.
A Brooklyn couple has turned their love of renovating a historic home into a business.
Family Dollar recalls toothpaste, condoms, pregnancy tests, other medical items
The dozens of items were stored improperly and are included in a massive recall from Family Dollar.
The dozens of items were stored improperly and are included in a massive recall from Family Dollar.
Healthy Choice Power Bowl included in recall over misbranded meat
The distributor misbranded the meat that’s in one of the Healthy Choice Power Bowls — sending a chicken sausage when the product is labeled as Korean-style beef.
The distributor misbranded the meat that’s in one of the Healthy Choice Power Bowls — sending a chicken sausage when the product is labeled as Korean-style beef.
After single-use bag ban, reusable totes are overwhelming New Jersey
You forget to bring reusable bags to the supermarket so then you have to buy them over and over again. Plus delivery services bring your groceries to you in the reusable bags, too. So the bags just keep piling up. And piling up.
You forget to bring reusable bags to the supermarket so then you have to buy them over and over again. Plus delivery services bring your groceries to you in the reusable bags, too. So the bags just keep piling up. And piling up.
New Yorkers could face huge winter heating bill increase
Many New Yorkers are preparing to battle high heating costs this winter, after being warned that they could see their bills rise by double-digit percentages.
Many New Yorkers are preparing to battle high heating costs this winter, after being warned that they could see their bills rise by double-digit percentages.
Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.
Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
Here's how inflation can show up on your restaurant bill
Restaurants, in particular, have been hit hard by the pandemic and inflation. Wholesale food costs for things like eggs, butter, and flour have skyrocketed over the past 12 months.
Restaurants, in particular, have been hit hard by the pandemic and inflation. Wholesale food costs for things like eggs, butter, and flour have skyrocketed over the past 12 months.
Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.