Some NYC rents spike 70% as market rebounds

Last year, new tenants received concessions, in some cases, three months rent-free on a one-year lease. Now, they're facing the gross rate on top of a rent hike.

Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches

Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.

US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months

U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.

Apple offers iPhone 13 in four models

Apple unveiled its next iPhone lineup. The new iPhone 13 will come in four different designs, with prices starting in a range from $700 to $1,100. Apple also shows off its new Watch series, iPad, and iPad mini.

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

Over $100K a year in income needed to pay rent in NYC

A study shows that households would need a yearly income of more than $100,000 to afford an apartment in New York City.

Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says

40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.

Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more

The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.

Half-shredded Banksy could sell for over $5 million at auction

A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.

FBI warns of ransomware uptick ahead of Labor Day holiday

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.

McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation

It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.

PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk

PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.

Families wait in long line to buy school uniforms for kids

Some of the parents with their kids waited in line for seven, eight, and nine hours to buy school uniforms at the store. The long line was wrapped around the entire block.

Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer

Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.

Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15

Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.

Peloton subpoenaed by DOJ, DHS over reporting of treadmill injuries

Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.

CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.