Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much

With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.

Pumpkin spice products at Starbucks, Walmart, others cost more, study finds

LendingTree researchers gathered prices on grocery store and coffee retailer products to estimate the average “pumpkin spice tax." Here’s what they found.

Port workers strike turns violent in Baltimore

The port workers strike turned violent in Baltimore Tuesday just hours after the contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association expired at midnight.

Port strike: Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports walk picket lines over wages, automation

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

Verizon outage update: Service 'fully restored' after network disruptions

A widespread Verizon outage that began Monday morning seemed to be clearing up by late afternoon, not long after Verizon said there was "progress" toward restoring calls and texts.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

National Coffee Day: Enjoy discounts and freebies on your next cup

National Coffee Day, celebrated on September 29, is a favorite among coffee lovers, with businesses offering enticing deals to mark the occasion.

Pet food recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination

Several dog food products from Answers Pet Food have been recalled after FDA testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria. Both pets and humans are at risk of illness, prompting safety precautions and disposal instructions for consumers.

Spirit Halloween suffers backlash for selling ‘bullet belt’ costume accessory

'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.