Tips for buying used smartphones in 2025

With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.

Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A

A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.

Ride-on toys sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard

A ride-on toy sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled in the U.S. because it can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.

TGI Fridays' US footprint has shrunk to 85 restaurants across the country

TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.

Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know

Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.

Best and worst states for working moms in 2025, ranked

A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.

Gerber teething sticks recalled for choking hazard remain on shelves, company warns

Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.

NY metro area sees one of the largest grocery price increases in US: study

The NY metropolitan area saw one of the largest increases in grocery prices of any metropolitan area in the U.S. over the past year, a new study shows.

DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules

The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.

Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping

Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).

Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date set after delay over tariffs

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are set after the company initially delayed them over uncertainty stemming from President Trump’s tariffs.

Portable charger recall: Nearly 500K power banks pose fire risk, officials say

Nearly half a million portable power banks are being recalled because they can overheat and pose the risk of a fire while phones are plugged in, officials said.