Facebook's parent company Meta opens first retail store in Bay Area

Facebook parent Meta has opened its first physical store — in Burlingame, California — to showcase its hardware products like virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses.

NYC rent hikes: Some residents could see 6% increase

In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board voted 5-4 to propose rent increases on one-year leases for apartments and lofts by 2%-4%, and by 4%-6% on two-year leases.

Password Safety: Expert provides tips for people on World Password Day; here's what to know

As more and more people utilize the internet for various services, it also means the importance of having a secure password is higher than ever, lest someone falls victim to an account breach. Here's what people can do to secure their online accounts.

Migration from big cities boosts housing prices in smaller markets

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are moving out of big cities, driving up housing prices in smaller markets like Boise.

Anonymous donor pays $60K overdue rent for NY public housing

Numerous tenants who faced eviction after the end of New York’s eviction moratorium in January had their overdue rent paid by an anonymous person.

How to get cheaper Disneyland tickets from Target

It's no secret Disneyland tickets will cost you a pretty penny if you plan on visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth.

NYC rent hike could affect 1M apartments with up to 9% increase

New Yorkers who live in the city's rent-controlled apartments are bracing for a vote from the Rent Guidelines Board that could see nearly 1 million apartments see as much as a 9% rent hike.

Over 100 Elite-brand kosher candy, chocolate products recalled due to salmonella risk

Over 100 Elite-branded candy and chocolate products sold in multiple U.S. states are being recalled due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, the FDA said.

Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war

The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Moms want your time, not money, this Mother’s Day, survey says

Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.

Kansas may phase out sales taxes on groceries. Which states still pay them?

Of the 45 states that levy sales taxes, only 13 states charge any sales tax on groceries. That includes Kansas, where the current 6.5% rate is second only to Mississippi’s 7%.

WHO: Kinder chocolate eggs linked to drug-resistant salmonella

Health officials in the United Kingdom say this strain of salmonella — salmonella typhimurium — is resistant to six types of antibiotics