National Bagel Day 2025: Here are some tasty deals and freebies

For bagel fans, Wednesday, Jan. 15 is one to celebrate: National Bagel Day. Get the spread here on deals and freebies.

Planters offers $45K and benefits to drive its iconic NUTmobile

Planters is looking for drivers for its iconic NUTmobile, offering $45,000 a year, health benefits, and unique travel opportunities.

Taquitos sold at Aldi recalled due to reports of metal pieces

Nearly 25,000 pounds of chicken & cheese taquitos have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal, the USDA said. At least one person reported a dental injury from the product.

Shake Shack plans monster expansion: What to know

Shake Shack has raised its target for company-operated restaurants in America to “at least" 1,500 in the long-term, the company revealed.

Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out

Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.

The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025

Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least

Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.

Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue

Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.

Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth in 9 states

Walmart stores recently recalled thousands of cartons of chicken broth amid concerns that the product's packaging was compromised.

California fires threaten oil and gas supplies

Oil refineries in LA face backups as pipelines are cut off due to fire hazards and loss of power.

Macy's is closing 66 stores in 2025 – see the list

Macy's is closing 66 stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its business. See the list of locations.

AT&T to offer customers bill credits for network outages

AT&T announced a new guarantee program that will see it provide billing credits to wireless and fiber customers who are impacted by service outages. Here's what to know.

Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans

The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.

US longshoremen and ports reach tentative contract deal, averting strike

A tentative six-year contract agreement between longshoremen and ports has averted a potential strike that could have disrupted the U.S. economy.

List: New fast food value deals are coming in 2025

Several major restaurant chains have already added or announced deals meant to appeal to fast-food eaters looking for value.

6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says

Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.