Which states spend the most—and least—on fast food: How to cut your own costs
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
New Apple Wallet feature will allow digital IDs for domestic travel
Apple's new feature for iOS 26 allows a passport-based identification for TSA checkpoints and refreshed boarding passes.
Apple's new feature for iOS 26 allows a passport-based identification for TSA checkpoints and refreshed boarding passes.
Starbucks will pay up to $136,000 to travel the world and post about coffee on TikTok
Starbucks is hiring two Global Coffee Creators to travel internationally and document coffee culture online. The full-time job pays up to $136,000 and requires no degree or experience.
Starbucks is hiring two Global Coffee Creators to travel internationally and document coffee culture online. The full-time job pays up to $136,000 and requires no degree or experience.
Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
Chipotle adds new dip to menu after five-year drought, marking first new sauce since 2020
Chipotle's new dip will appeal to ranch lovers.
Chipotle's new dip will appeal to ranch lovers.
Joann, Macy's, other store closures part of a 274% spike in retail layoffs in 2025
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
Walmart expands drone delivery service to 3 more states in race against Amazon
Walmart has completed over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 with partners Wing and Zipline.
Walmart has completed over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 with partners Wing and Zipline.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Exercise equipment sold at Costco recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
Nearly 4 million units are involved in the recall after weight plates reportedly dislodged during use.
Nearly 4 million units are involved in the recall after weight plates reportedly dislodged during use.
Costco opening 27 locations this year, closing in on 1,000 sites
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Labor Department reports 139,000 jobs added in May
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
CDC links salmonella outbreak to 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Aldi is cutting prices on hundreds of items for the summer
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy.
Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over bacteria concerns
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
Over 1 million air conditioners recalled over mold exposure, CPSC says
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
The AC units were sold online and at several stores nationwide including Amazon, Walmart and Costco.
Rent prices falling in most U.S. cities, report finds
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.