Lidl issues voluntary recall on chocolate Christmas Advent calendars due to salmonella

Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short. 

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

The world's most expensive cities in 2022
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Here are the 11 cities in the world with the highest cost of living, according to an annual survey.

Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns

The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco

The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.

8 million laundry and cleaning products recalled over bacterial contamination

To date, 11 people have reported Pseudomonas infections, and The Laundress said it's investigating to see if there is any connection to the recalled products.

Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows

“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.

Early retirement could cost you thousands of dollars
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New research by Boston University economists and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says only 6% of U.S. workers wait until the maximum age of 70 to claim all possible Social Security benefits.

Letters sent out regarding student loan forgiveness amid legal battles
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As legal battles continue over the Biden administration's loan forgiveness plan, letters have gone out to students saying they have been approved. FOX 35 Orlando's Randi Hildreth explains to LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow why those students will have to wait.

Black Friday shopping interview with NRF director
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Katherine Cullen, senior director of industry and consumer insights for the National Retail Federation, talks Black Friday shopping outlook.

Man who spoke against Ticketmaster merger speaks on Taylor Swift fiasco
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David Balto, the former policy director of the Federal Trade Commission and a public antitrust lawyer, spoke to LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the ongoing issue with Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift.

Student loan payment pause extended while debt relief program is tied up in court | LiveNOW from FOX
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The White House is extending the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of June 2023 in an effort to "alleviate uncertainty" for borrowers as the Biden administration battles at the Supreme Court to put President Joe Biden?s student loan handout into effect. President Biden announced in August that he will hand out $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for certain borrowers making less than $125,000 per year and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. President Biden said he is "confident" that his "student debt relief plan is legal." The announcement comes after the Biden administration last week filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court, asking to preserve its order to cancel student loan debt. The Justice Department asked the high court to block previous rulings out of Texas and Missouri that ruled the program unconstitutional.

Ticketmaster halts sale of Taylor Swift tickets due to overwhelming demand
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Ticketmaster has stopped the sale of tickets to Taylor Swift's latest tour amid various issues during pre-sale. FOX 5 New York's Lissette Nunez spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the 'bad blood' between fans and the company.

'No crash coming:' Housing Market Predictions | LiveNOW from FOX
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Sales are slowing and rates are rising, so is now the right time to buy home? The average for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage on October 12, 2022 is 7.12%, according to Forbes. Uri Man, Executive Vice President of Land Tejas and CEO of Lagoon Development in Houston, TX, says "no crash is coming." Man says increased mortgage rates have hurt buyers purchasing power, which has lead to a "lock-in" effect, which means people who would typically sell their homes are instead holding on to them because of those unfavorable interest rates.

What the Fed interest rate hike means for you | LiveNOW from FOX
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The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a substantial 0.75% for a third straight time and signaled more large rate hikes to come. Financial Attorney John Milikowsky joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss what the rate increase means for you.

Tips on getting the most out of post-Christmas deals
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A recent survey of nearly 8,000 adults found that 68 percent of holiday shoppers will likely shop the week after Christmas ? saving on clothing, home decor and many other items.

BPA levels in humans are significantly higher than previously believed, study suggests
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BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been used in the production of certain plastics and resins since the 1960s and can be found in many consumer products today. New research suggests that BPA levels in humans may be much higher than previously assumed.