Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday

Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday

Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.

Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.

Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles due to issue with park system

Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles due to issue with park system

Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.

Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.

Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion
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Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion

We are now learning that shoppers on Amazon Prime Day spent over $26 billion during the four-day annual sales event. Reuters previously reported that discounts during the Amazon Prime shopping event spurred consumers to buy expensive goods like electronics, toys, and appliances. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what these spending habits could tell us about consumer behavior with Arriana McLymore, an e-commerce reporter with Reuters. 

We are now learning that shoppers on Amazon Prime Day spent over $26 billion during the four-day annual sales event. Reuters previously reported that discounts during the Amazon Prime shopping event spurred consumers to buy expensive goods like electronics, toys, and appliances. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what these spending habits could tell us about consumer behavior with Arriana McLymore, an e-commerce reporter with Reuters. 

Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.

Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.

Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.

Concern over potential Social Security benefit cuts
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Concern over potential Social Security benefit cuts

LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government's senior budget reporter, as the clock continues to tick for American workers and seniors who are worried about cuts to their Social Security. According to Fox Business, the Social Security Administration’s 2026 Trustees Report confirms that the federal retirement safety net is less than seven years away from fiscal depletion. Experts are saying that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will completely exhaust its accumulated reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032. 

LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Zach Cohen, Bloomberg Government's senior budget reporter, as the clock continues to tick for American workers and seniors who are worried about cuts to their Social Security. According to Fox Business, the Social Security Administration’s 2026 Trustees Report confirms that the federal retirement safety net is less than seven years away from fiscal depletion. Experts are saying that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will completely exhaust its accumulated reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032. 

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name. 

The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name. 

Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert

Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them. 

Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad

Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad

Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.

Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.

Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty

Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty

Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.

Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.

Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns

Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns

The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating. 

The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating. 

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans

Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.