Can’t afford to pay your taxes? Here’s what the IRS wants you to do

If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.

Kids' jewelry-making kits recalled for hazardous substance violation, 224K affected

LaRose Industries issued a recall for 224,100 Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem jewelry-making kits after learning that resin in the kits contained a hazardous amount of acrylate.

Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says

President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.

Ground coffee recalled in 15 states due to mislabeling error, FDA says

Thousands of packages of ground coffee are being recalled after a portion of the production was mislabeled as "decaffeinated," according to the FDA notice.

Tired of spam? Use this email trick to stay private and safe

Think twice before giving out your real email. Here's how using an email mask — also known as a burner email — can protect your privacy and reduce spam.

Volvo recalls some plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk: What to know

Volvo is recalling nearly 7,500 plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a high-voltage battery issue that may cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Who spends the most time online? South Africa and Brazil — See where US ranks

A new report shows that people in South Africa and Brazil spent the most time online in 2024, while the U.S. ranked above average. Japan, surprisingly, landed at the bottom of the list.

Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date

In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Coca-Cola recalls thousands of soda cans due to 'foreign object contamination'

A Coca-Cola distributor is pulling back over 10,000 soda bottles from two U.S. states, the FDA reported this week. The bottles may contain plastic.

Study reveals states with the most overcrowded homes in the US

A new LendingTree study reveals that nearly 19 million Americans live in overcrowded homes, with California, Hawaii and New York topping the list for the highest rates of shared bedrooms.

Ask 23andMe to delete your genetic data ASAP, NY AG warns

New York's Attorney General has issued a consumer alert urging customers of 23andMe to delete their genetic data and destroy DNA samples. Here's how and why:

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.