Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem

Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.

Over 26K portable bed rails recalled due to serious injury risk

Federal regulators have recalled more than 26,000 portable bed rails sold online at Amazon and Walmart because of serious “entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.”

Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list

Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.

Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know

Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal

Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.

Recall of cheese products upgraded to highest danger level over Listeria-causing bacteria: FDA

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.

Trump touts inflation data during Detroit speech
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While President Donald Trump spoke to the Detroit Economic Club Tuesday, hundreds of protesters took to the streets outside. "We have very low inflation. That would give 'too late Powell' the chance to give us a nice beautiful big rate cut," Trump told reporters before departing Washington for the Detroit economic event. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest reactions from the financial world as Trump on Tuesday touted the release of fresh inflation data from December that showed price growth has held steady. Eric Teal, Chief Investment Officer with Comerica, joined the program to discuss the latest developments. 

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

December CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for food but gas prices have declined.