Recall, warnings issued over toy magnetic balls after 7 deaths reported

The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.

NYC's 'Worst Landlords' list is out: Meet the record-setting top offender

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has released a list of the 100 worst landlords in the city, based on average open violations.

Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads

Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.

NY health officials confirm lead case tied to applesauce recall

Health officials in New York confirmed that a case of lead poisoning is linked to the recall of applesauce products. Three brands of apple cinnamon pouches were recalled last month.

Tesla autopilot recall: Over 2M vehicles need software fix of defective system

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.

What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?

Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”

The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for

From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?

QR codes could lead to identity theft, FTC warns

According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.

What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023

If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.

3rd US death reported in salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupe

The salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has also killed five people in Canada, according to health officials. Here’s what you need to know about the expanded fruit recall.

These may be the top housing markets of 2024

Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.

Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024

Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January