Consumers News

Small business owners in U.S. tourist spots, including Keith Bradley in Kansas City and Tahoe Sports, say more Americans are traveling close to home this summer and spending locally instead of taking longer, costlier trips.

The hot dog began as a German-style sausage but grew into a lasting American symbol tied to ballparks, holidays, and national identity.

Michigan health officials say a sudden jump in cyclosporiasis cases has sickened more than 170 people in the state, as federal and state agencies look for the source.

The FDA raised its recall of some Utz potato chips to its highest level after concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

The Trump administration is proposing a new Medicare rule that would lower hospital payments for discounted drugs and could cut patient costs.

Attorney Ben Crump says an independent autopsy raises new doubts about how a 1-year-old boy was shot and killed during a police response outside a Mississippi Walmart.

Cecilia Kale, a 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin, is recovering after being bitten by a rabid bat outside her home and then receiving prompt treatment.

The FDA said Swedish Match USA can market some ZYN nicotine pouches as less risky than cigarettes, but the move comes with limits and a warning about youth use.

A Stop Scams Alliance survey says scams caused major losses in the U.S. last year, and 12% of successful scams involved AI or deepfakes.

President Donald Trump’s new student loan law is starting a major federal loan overhaul that will cut repayment options, raise costs for many borrowers, and add new borrowing limits.

Family and community members said goodbye to 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, while questions remain over the Mississippi police shooting that killed him outside a Walmart.

The American EV Jobs Alliance praised California lawmakers for approving a first-time EV buyer incentive that uses state money and automaker matches to cut costs for new buyers.

Irvine Police Department is using drones and license plate readers to catch package thieves as porch piracy rises in Southern California.

Slate, backed early by Jeff Bezos, has set a starting price of $24,950 for its small electric pickup, aiming to sell what it calls the most affordable truck in America.

A Tesla on autopilot crashed through a Texas home, killing one person and injuring the driver.

Amazon, Walmart, and Target are launching big summer sales early as inflation and tight budgets push shoppers to look for deals on both essentials and big items.

A new West Health-Gallup Center poll finds fewer Americans can afford high-quality healthcare, and many are worried about paying for care next year.

Bel US is helping launch the Good Food Coalition with Partnership for a Healthier America to make healthier snacks easier to buy and to tie purchases to food donations for families in need.

Joseph “J.P.” Pendergast says his Seattle law firm helps injury victims by handling claims, preparing every case for trial, and focusing on client care.

A tentative end to the Iran war may ease costs in the United States, but experts say it will take weeks or months before shoppers see much relief in gas, groceries, flights and shipping.