Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit

Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit

A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.

A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.

DC Attorney General files appeal in antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

DC Attorney General files appeal in antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

The District of Columbia has filed an appeal in its lawsuit against Amazon that accused the online retail giant of anticompetitive practices in its treatment of sellers on its platform.

The District of Columbia has filed an appeal in its lawsuit against Amazon that accused the online retail giant of anticompetitive practices in its treatment of sellers on its platform.

Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue

Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue

Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.

Chick-fil-A said it’s "actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed" from its grilled nuggets and chicken filets.

Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August

Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August

The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.

The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.

Back-to-school scams: College students beware of potential scheming swindlers

Back-to-school scams: College students beware of potential scheming swindlers

The fall college semester is starting again, which means students across the nation are preparing to dole out tons of money on tuition payments and school supplies again. 

The fall college semester is starting again, which means students across the nation are preparing to dole out tons of money on tuition payments and school supplies again. 

Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk

Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk

The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.

The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.

Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July

Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July

Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.

Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.

Gas prices drop below $4 again, AAA says

Gas prices drop below $4 again, AAA says

Gas prices slid back below $4 per gallon last week as demand continues to fall, according to AAA.

Gas prices slid back below $4 per gallon last week as demand continues to fall, according to AAA.

FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid

FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans — how to avoid

Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.

Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

States with the most generous tippers despite inflation

States with the most generous tippers despite inflation

Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.

Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.

DC announces $2.54 settlement with Instacart over claims it misled consumers

DC announces $2.54 settlement with Instacart over claims it misled consumers

D.C.'s Attorney General announced a settlement this week with online delivery company, Instacart, over accusations that the company misled consumers in the District.

D.C.'s Attorney General announced a settlement this week with online delivery company, Instacart, over accusations that the company misled consumers in the District.

Amtrak hiring for more than 4000 jobs

Amtrak hiring for more than 4000 jobs

Amtrak is planning to fill more than 4,000 open jobs by hosting a series of career fairs across the country – including some in the Washington, D.C. region.

Amtrak is planning to fill more than 4,000 open jobs by hosting a series of career fairs across the country – including some in the Washington, D.C. region.