Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Americans are expected to spend a record $41.5 billion on back-to-school supplies this year, according to a report from a retail watchdog.
Los Angeles burial crypt near Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Hefner on sale for $2 million
Hollywood sex symbol Marilyn Monroe is buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles, next to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. A burial crypt near them is still up for sale with a price tag of $2 million.
Judge denies Texas Pete's request to dismiss lawsuit that hot sauce is made in North Carolina, not Texas
A California judge said that she won't dismiss the false advertising case against the maker of North Carolina-based hot sauce Texas Pete.
America’s aging population shows importance of succession planning for financial advisers, clients
The aging U.S. workforce, which has 10,000 Americans reaching retirement age daily, and less than half of financial advisers have succession plans in place.
CDC recommends RSV shots to protect babies from illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended a new immunization to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus, the leading cause of infant hospitalization.
Is pet insurance worth it? Here's what experts recommend
It may seem easy for pet parents to pass on pet insurance when their furry family member is young, energetic and healthy, but it is actually the best time to start protecting their pet.
Philips recalls nearly 13K baby monitors for risk related to overheating batteries
Philips put over 12,800 Philips Avent digital video baby monitors under recall in response to a possible burn hazard. Parents should avoid further use of the affected devices, the CPSC said.
Auto warranty robocaller hit with nearly $300M fine from FCC
The FCC hit the enterprise with the 'record-breaking' penalty of $299,997,000 for auto warranty scam robocalls made in 2021, the agency said in a Thursday press release
Brian Kelly on international travel surge: This year is all about Europe
‘The Points Guy’ Brian Kelly discusses the uptick in international travel and shares tips for travelers to save on vacation plans.
Airbnb profit jumps, bookings slow as company nudges hosts to lower prices
Airbnb's profit jumped more than 70% to $650 million, compared with a year ago as prices remained high. Airbnb has been trying to nudge hosts to lower prices.
Publishing exec dies in bizarre vacation boating accident while skipper was intoxicated
Local authorities determined the speedboat's skipper tested positive for intoxication from drugs and alcohol, but the captain of the sailing ship Tortuga tested negative.
NYC outdoor dining permanent, but restaurants will be forced to remove structures in winter
New York City is making outdoor dining, which became popular during the coronavirus pandemic, a permanent feature of the city but with new rules.
Gas prices spike, but could soon reverse course: AAA
The national average price of gas increased 11 cents per gallon for the week ending August 3, AAA reported. But Americans could soon see lower prices at the pump as summer draws to a close.
Former Anheuser-Busch executive warns 'thousands of more' employees will be laid off amid sales slump
There's "obviously a mismatch" between Anheuser-Busch's market value and their employee numbers, former company exec Anson Frericks says while predicting more layoffs are coming.
Private jet took off without permission, leading to close call with JetBlue flight: NTSB
The NTSB said that a Hop-A-Jet pilot took off from Boston Logan International Airport in February without authorization, resulting in conflict with a JetBlue flight.
Hollywood stars get fresh faces as industry struggles during strikes: A 'big increase,' dermatologist says
While most actors and writers involved in the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild strikes are protesting for fair living wages, some in Hollywood have used this break to amp up their cosmetic work.
Lego's billion-dollar building business expands
Lego recently expanded its lineup of building sets, something that could help the company, which already makes billions each year, see further growth in its bottom line.
Adidas brings in $437M from Yeezy inventory sale
The first sale of Yeezy inventory brought in $437 million for Adidas. It has been working to sell the apparel it has from its former partnership with Kanye West.
Spirit to ground 7 planes over engine issue
Spirit Airlines warned investors Thursday that the carrier will have to ground seven of its planes through the remainder of the year because their engines need to be inspected.
Public spaces are gold for hackers; here's how to protect your data
Concerts and sporting events are both environments where people need to be particularly mindful about the safety of their devices like phones and computers.



















