Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
FDA says smokers under 30 now have to show ID for tobacco
The FDA has announced new rules raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, further strengthening efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco products. These changes, effective September 30, 2024, build on the 2019 legislation that increased the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Here's why the Facebook icon mysteriously turned black on Friday
Facebook says the issue is now resolved after people on social media weighed in about the app after noticing it on their devices.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak had ‘meat overspray’ on walls, ceiling, records show
Inspectors found meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. They also found mold, insects and liquid dripping from ceilings.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Backpage.com founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $3M for money laundering
Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million for a single money laundering count in a sprawling case involving allegations of a yearslong scheme to promote and profit from prostitution through classified ads.
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO John Foley says he's lost all his money
Former Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley said in a new interview that his fortune dried up. “I’m an open book… I’ve had to sell almost everything in my life."
Kroger-Albertsons merger trial: What to know about the proposed plan, possible impact on grocery prices
Albertsons and Kroger proposed a $24.6 billion merger in 2022, with the Federal Trade Commission suing to prevent the deal claiming that it would stop competition among retailers and increase grocery prices.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Walmart recalling apple juice in 25 states due to arsenic levels
The recalled apple juice was sold across the United States.
Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search
Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."
USPS could slow service in certain areas as it seeks to cut costs
The USPS is considering cost-cutting measures that could result in slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural services.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
ATM fees hit a record high in US — these are the cities where you'll pay the most
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
Canada rail strike to end after government forces arbitration
A Canadian railroad strike will apparently be short-lived: the government has ordered the country's two major railroads to enter arbitration and get trains rolling again.
Walmart and Target are cutting prices to entice customers
Major retailer like Target and Walmart have been issuing price cuts for droves of items throughout the summer to stimulate sales. Here's how they are doing.
Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.