Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
'This is ridiculous': Long line snakes outside Australia Costco amid panic-buying
A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.
A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.
Coronavirus fear spurs stockpiling rush in US, across the globe
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq score biggest point gains ever as stocks make coronavirus comeback
The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off that gave stocks their worst week since the financial crisis of 2008.
The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off that gave stocks their worst week since the financial crisis of 2008.
Apple to pay up to $500M to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones
Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
FDA issues warning to Jimmy John’s for ‘adulturated’ food linked to 5 E. coli, salmonella outbreaks
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
D.C. named 4th most expensive U.S. city
The average rent in the District is $2,700, according to a new study.
The average rent in the District is $2,700, according to a new study.
Costco may soon require membership to shop at food court: report
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Americans have $21B in unused gift cards and store credits
Although gift cards have topped holiday wish lists in recent years, half of U.S. adults currently have unredeemed gift cards or store credits that are estimated to be valued at $21 billion in untouched money, according to a new survey released on Tuesday from personal finance resource Bankrate. This whopping 10-figure number even includes airline redemption vouchers.
Although gift cards have topped holiday wish lists in recent years, half of U.S. adults currently have unredeemed gift cards or store credits that are estimated to be valued at $21 billion in untouched money, according to a new survey released on Tuesday from personal finance resource Bankrate. This whopping 10-figure number even includes airline redemption vouchers.
Thousands of Giant, Safeway workers in DC region plan for potential strike
If you’re a regular shopper at any Giant or Safeway store within the D.C region, chances are you’ll have to buy your groceries elsewhere.
If you’re a regular shopper at any Giant or Safeway store within the D.C region, chances are you’ll have to buy your groceries elsewhere.
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
14,000 infant carriers sold at Target, Amazon recalled due to fall hazard
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Skimming concerns at Alexandria ATM
In Northern Virginia, customers are complaining on the Next Door app about an ATM in Alexandria. Residents say they believe it’s behind missing money from their accounts.
In Northern Virginia, customers are complaining on the Next Door app about an ATM in Alexandria. Residents say they believe it’s behind missing money from their accounts.
Dozens of cars linked to Getaround app stolen in DC
The D.C. Attorney General's Office is issuing a consumer warning after dozens of cars available for rent on the car sharing app Getaround have been stolen in the District.
The D.C. Attorney General's Office is issuing a consumer warning after dozens of cars available for rent on the car sharing app Getaround have been stolen in the District.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Pier 1 closing 450 stores, including several in Maryland and Virginia
Pier 1 is closing more than 400 of its brick and mortar stores around the country.
Pier 1 is closing more than 400 of its brick and mortar stores around the country.