Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much

With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.

Pumpkin spice products at Starbucks, Walmart, others cost more, study finds

LendingTree researchers gathered prices on grocery store and coffee retailer products to estimate the average “pumpkin spice tax." Here’s what they found.

Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks

A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

Dockworkers launch strike at U.S. ports
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Maritime Analyst Sal Mercogliano joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the work stoppage by dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

Port strike by thousands of workers could begin
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Joe Camberato, CEO of National Business Capital, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the imminent U.S. port strike and what goods could be impacted.

Verizon outage update: Service 'fully restored' after network disruptions

A widespread Verizon outage that began Monday morning seemed to be clearing up by late afternoon, not long after Verizon said there was "progress" toward restoring calls and texts.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

National Coffee Day: Enjoy discounts and freebies on your next cup

National Coffee Day, celebrated on September 29, is a favorite among coffee lovers, with businesses offering enticing deals to mark the occasion.

Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene

"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.

What does flood insurance cover?

Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.