Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Best Buy opens mini ‘digital-first’ store; 7-foot display will tell you how to shop
The Monroe, North Carolina, store is 5,000-square feet and tests a "digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select your product and get advice digitally while in the store."
The Monroe, North Carolina, store is 5,000-square feet and tests a "digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select your product and get advice digitally while in the store."
Save Me Steve: Radio Flyer M880 eBike Review
After years of resisting, consumer reporter Steve Noviello is finally reviewing an ebike. Times have changed. Here is why he decided to try the Radio Flyer M880 and his overall impressions after riding it for two weeks.
After years of resisting, consumer reporter Steve Noviello is finally reviewing an ebike. Times have changed. Here is why he decided to try the Radio Flyer M880 and his overall impressions after riding it for two weeks.
LEGO releasing Atari 2600 video game console set, honoring 1980s nostalgia
The LEGO Atari 2600 will be released on Aug. 1 and will cost $239.99.
The LEGO Atari 2600 will be released on Aug. 1 and will cost $239.99.
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
NYC rents shoot up, pushing out tenants who signed pandemic deals
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
Enjoy Life expands recall of baked goods and snacks due to potential plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
Restaurants reportedly skimping on wine pours amid high inflation, supply chain issues
Inflation and supply chain shortages continue to impact every industry, from food to fuel, and now fun.
Inflation and supply chain shortages continue to impact every industry, from food to fuel, and now fun.
Enjoy Life issues recall of select baked snacks due to possible plastic pieces
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
Family Dollar recalls over 400 products that were improperly stored
Family Dollar's recall doesn't impact Delaware, Hawaii or Alaska
Family Dollar's recall doesn't impact Delaware, Hawaii or Alaska
Colorado, Utah, Idaho metros had biggest share of sellers dropping home prices in June
Boise had the most sellers drop their asking prices. Denver and Salt Lake City were next as fears of inflation and recession rise.
Boise had the most sellers drop their asking prices. Denver and Salt Lake City were next as fears of inflation and recession rise.
Average US gasoline price falls 32 cents to $4.54 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
Customs and Border Protection says scam calls persisting that impersonate officers
The scammer, posing as a border patrol agent, may try to tell you that “a box of drugs and money being shipped in your name” was intercepted.
The scammer, posing as a border patrol agent, may try to tell you that “a box of drugs and money being shipped in your name” was intercepted.
T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach lawsuit
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
These states had the biggest share of sellers dropping home prices
In one city, home prices are down more than 60%.
In one city, home prices are down more than 60%.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.