Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says

According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.

Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests

Only the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 got the top “good” rating in this year's testing released Tuesday. The Toyota RAV4 was rated “acceptable," while Audi's Q3, the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Forester were “marginal.”

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Laundry detergent recalled due to bacteria exposure risk

Over 14,000 Art of Green laundry detergent products are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially harmful bacteria.

Baby formula recalled due to potential cross-contamination

ByHeart is recalling some of its infant formula out of an abundance of caution after a sample from a third-party manufacturing facility tested positive for bacteria. 

3M Scotch thermal laminators recalled due to fire hazard

3M said it has received nine reports of the laminators catching on fire, but no injuries have been reported.

Average price of gas plunges to cheapest in over a year

While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.

Another Takata air bag death brings toll to 33, US reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the person was killed in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord.

High demands, rising prices at Christmas tree farms dampen cheerful spirits

High demands and rising prices across the D.C. region for both real and artificial Christmas trees are making spirits less than bright. 

Lidl recalls Advent calendars due to potential salmonella contamination

Lidl U.S. recalled its Favorina branded Advent calendars over concerns that som may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and fatal infections.

Feeling the heat: Home energy costs spike well beyond predicted jumps this winter

Economists have been warning Americans of a worldwide energy crunch due to political, environmental and inflation fueled sources. The EIA forecasted Americans would spend 30% to heat their homes. Were they right?

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Lidl issues voluntary recall on chocolate Christmas Advent calendars due to salmonella

Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short. 

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings on after 57 years

The popular soundtrack has become a staple of the animated TV special and is beloved by fans of all ages. This year, the “Peanuts" classic will not air on broadcast TV as Apple TV+ has exclusive rights to all of the "Peanuts" holiday specials.

Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns

The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.