Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 people in 22 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
Sausage recall: 2,000 pounds pulled after metal strip discovery
The Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of nearly one ton of Olympia Provisions’ holiday kielbasa after a consumer reported finding metal in the product.
The Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of nearly one ton of Olympia Provisions’ holiday kielbasa after a consumer reported finding metal in the product.
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
US economy grew faster than expected in third quarter
We have heard this week that the economy in the United States grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to estimates from the Commerce Department. An initial estimate of third-quarter GDP from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This growth was seen during a three-month period including July, August, and September. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what this could mean for the economy in 2026 with Nicole Goodkind, a senior writer at Barron's who covers the Federal Reserve and economy.
We have heard this week that the economy in the United States grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to estimates from the Commerce Department. An initial estimate of third-quarter GDP from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This growth was seen during a three-month period including July, August, and September. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what this could mean for the economy in 2026 with Nicole Goodkind, a senior writer at Barron's who covers the Federal Reserve and economy.
GDP report shows strong growth in third quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, according to the latest GDP report.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, according to the latest GDP report.
Adult portable bed rails sold on Amazon recalled over entrapment, serious injury risk, CPSC says
The affected adult bed rails were sold on Amazon between August and November.
The affected adult bed rails were sold on Amazon between August and November.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6B
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing. Patrick Marcinko, financial advisor with Bogart Wealth, joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing. Patrick Marcinko, financial advisor with Bogart Wealth, joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss.
Paramount–Skydance boosts hostile Warner Bros. Discovery bid with $40.4 billion equity financing guarantee
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over serious injury, fire risk
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Frozen shrimp sold in multiple states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination, FDA says
The recalled shrimp products were sold in multiple states, including New York, Illinois, Nevada, and Oregon.
The recalled shrimp products were sold in multiple states, including New York, Illinois, Nevada, and Oregon.
Ointment sold at Walmart, Target recalled over child poisoning risk
About 50,000 containers of a pain-relief ointment sold nationwide have been recalled due to packaging that fails to meet federal child-resistant safety standards,
About 50,000 containers of a pain-relief ointment sold nationwide have been recalled due to packaging that fails to meet federal child-resistant safety standards,
Fake refund scam amid Holiday season
There's a fake refund scam hitting phones and inboxes this Holiday season targeting shoppers across the nation. Scammers strike when Americans are distracted, rushed and making dozens of purchases. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday gift-buying create the perfect storm, Danny Karron a Consumer Protection Attorney has all the tips to keep your wallet safe.
There's a fake refund scam hitting phones and inboxes this Holiday season targeting shoppers across the nation. Scammers strike when Americans are distracted, rushed and making dozens of purchases. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday gift-buying create the perfect storm, Danny Karron a Consumer Protection Attorney has all the tips to keep your wallet safe.