Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in

Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.

US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts

GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.

Newark wants to shut down Lukoil gas stations

The Newark City Council voted unanimously to ask the city’s business administrator to suspend the service stations' operating licenses, citing Lukoil's base in Moscow.

Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard

Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.

NYC rents continue to rise

StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.

FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.

Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.

Renting a car continues to be a pricey challenge

If you thought renting a car would get a little easier this summer, you may want to pack your patience. Airport car rental locations have consistently been sold out days in advance even on non-holiday weekends.

Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8

According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.

FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.

Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard

Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.

American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds

Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.

$4 gas could morph to $5 following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Prices at gas pumps across the nation are projected to rise between 20 and 30 cents for motorists, or more, driven by surging crude oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Ford recalls heavy-duty pickups; drive shafts can fracture

The Ford recall of nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years.

Relentless rise in rents across the U.S.

The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.

Shop smart: How to spot a fake review

More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.