More Americans to buy gifts for pets than in-laws, survey finds

Inflation may mean that Americans are spending less on gifts this year, but that's not going to stop them from making sure Fido gets a visit from Santa, even if that means their in-laws miss out.

Lidl recalls Advent calendars due to potential salmonella contamination

Lidl U.S. recalled its Favorina branded Advent calendars over concerns that som may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and fatal infections.

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Home heating oil costs soaring to near-record highs

The current national average for heating oil prices is just over $5 a gallon, more than twice what it was in the winter of 2015/2016, when a gallon of heating oil was just $2.06.

Juul settles over 5,000 vaping lawsuits, settlement not disclosed

While financial terms of the settlements were not disclosed, the company says it has received an investment to cover it.

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.

Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns

The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco

The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.

Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system

Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.

8 million laundry and cleaning products recalled over bacterial contamination

To date, 11 people have reported Pseudomonas infections, and The Laundress said it's investigating to see if there is any connection to the recalled products.

Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows

“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.

Green Sprouts recalls 10,500 stainless steel bottles, cups for toddlers over lead poisoning risk

Consumers are urged to throw out these products and to call Green Sprouts for a full refund. The voluntary recall covers 6-ounce Stainless Steel Sippy Cups, Sip & Straw Cups, and 8-ounce Stainless Steel Straw Bottles.