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Some Planters nuts recalled for potential listeria contamination
FDA (NEW YORK) — Publix and Dollar Tree shoppers should check their pantries for two types of Planters brand nuts that were recently recalled across five states. In a company announcement dated May 3 and [Read More…]

Boeing locks out its firefighters amid union fight for pay
David Madison/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Boeing officially locked out its unionized firefighters in Washington after the firefighter’s union failed to come to an agreement with the company after two-and-a-half months of negotiations, primarily over pay. [Read More…]

April jobs report misses expectations, signaling a possible slowdown
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A worse-than-expected jobs report on Friday offered the latest evidence of an economic slowdown that could help ease inflation and trigger interest rate cuts. The trend, however, threatens [Read More…]

Hawaii counties get more say over short-term rentals amid housing crisis in aftermath of Maui wildfires
A person golfs on the first day of tourism resuming in west Maui, two months after a devastating wildfire, on Oct. 08, 2023 near Lahaina, Hawaii. Mario Tama/Getty Images, FILE (HONOLULU) — Hawaii Gov. Josh [Read More…]

Interest rates could be high for much longer. Here’s what it means for your finances
Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For months, the Federal Reserve has forecasted interest rate cuts that would deliver much-needed relief for Americans burdened by high mortgage and credit card loans. At a press conference [Read More…]

Ahead of election, Lyft CEO details company’s newest efforts to boost voter turnout
Hill Street Studios/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ahead of the upcoming election in November, the popular ride-sharing service Lyft announced a partnership that its CEO said he hopes continues the company’s mission to bring more [Read More…]

Tipping point: Viral video sparks questions about gratuities
Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tipping has seen a shift, especially compared to pre-pandemic, when the cost of food and everything else was lower, but one man’s recent experience that went viral on social [Read More…]

Airbnb launches stays at “Up” house, “Inside Out” headquarters and more ‘Icons’
Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Looking for a unique vacation destination? Airbnb is offering customers an opportunity to stay in famous homes and places such as a re-creation of the Up house [Read More…]

Martinelli’s apple juice recalled over high arsenic levels, sold at Whole Foods, Kroger and more
S. Martinelli & Co. (NEW YORK) — Martinelli’s has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its apple juice that was distributed to five major retailers after it tested for arsenic levels higher than U.S. Food [Read More…]

Fed expected to hold interest rates steady at highest level since 2001
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve is set to announce a decision on Wednesday about whether to adjust its benchmark interest rate, just days after new government data showed that the economy is [Read More…]

It’s not too late to book summer travel deals, these expert tips make it easier
onurdongel/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For anyone still in planning mode for summer vacation, some experts say right now may be the best time to book the trip. Founder of The Points Guy Brian Kelly [Read More…]

Some California restaurants face stark realities, burdens after minimum wage increase
tattywelshie/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — It’s been nearly one month since California raised the minimum wage at certain restaurants, which has put a spotlight on a course correction that many see as long overdue. But [Read More…]

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Here’s what to know and expect
Nipitpon Singad / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Amazon Prime Day is making its annual return in July. The retailer previously announced the return of its biggest shopping event of the year along with plans [Read More…]

Southwest Airlines CEO says airline may reevaluate open seating after financial loss
Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Southwest Airlines famously allows passengers to select their own seats upon boarding, but the low fare carrier could be changing course. Earlier this week, after the Dallas-based [Read More…]

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers
In this Nov. 24, 2023, file photo, a Walmart store is shown on Black Friday, in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — In an exclusive and far-reaching interview with ABC News, [Read More…]

No cuts: Proposed bill could change skipping the security line at the airport
Travelers use Clear Plus kiosks at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, May 25, 2023. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — California lawmakers have pushed forward a new piece of [Read More…]

Venice implements new access fees for day-trippers: What to know about the new system
Tourists visit San Marco Square on April 24, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Peak summer travel season is fast approaching, and some cities abroad have already implemented fees [Read More…]

Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
EllenMoran/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Good news for airline travelers: the Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it is rolling out new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for [Read More…]

What to know for booking summer travel: Expert tips on airfare, destinations and more
Craig Hastings/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the surge of summer travel draws near, the race to book a great vacation is on. “If you’re looking to travel domestically within the U.S., I think you [Read More…]

Superfakes: Copycat manufacturers are becoming increasingly skilled at producing knock-off designer handbags
In this Feb. 1, 2006, file photo, an unidentified woman holds up a counterfeit Coach handbag in the back room of tourist shop in New York’s Chinatown. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Counterfeit [Read More…]