Making $150K is considered 'lower middle class' in these high-cost US cities
An annual six-figure salary stretches financially thin in these cities and states.
Democrats blast high-end life insurance plans as tax dodging schemes for rich
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds
A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.
Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'
Nearly 60,000 gun safes have been recalled because the biometric locks can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms."
AT&T outage: Key things to know after thousands lose service nationwide
AT&T’s network outage left tens of thousands unable to call, text, and access the internet for hours. Here’s how AT&T and U.S. government officials responded.
AT&T outage: Cause was due to ‘incorrect process’ used to expand network, company says
AT&T said it will continue to assess what caused the outage.
What works, and what doesn’t, without cell service on your phone
Thursday's AT&T outage has been fixed, but it's important to know for next time: Can you still make and receive calls? Can you still tap to pay? Here’s what to know.
AT&T shares status on outage as service restored to thousands
An AT&T cell phone outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Thursday, leaving many unable to make calls or send text messages for hours. Service was back online by mid-afternoon.
Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral
The recall applies to Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX600 vehicles made between 2022 and 2024.
Pharmacies nationwide face delays as healthcare tech company reports cyberattack
Change Healthcare said it became aware of the "outside threat" on Wednesday morning, disconnecting their systems for security purposes.
Study finds microplastics linked to thousands of premature births
Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.
Over 15M Toshiba laptop adapters recalled after reports of overheating, catching fire
More than 15 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters are being recalled after hundreds of people reported that the product overheated or caught fire.
American, JetBlue raise baggage fees; here's how much airlines charge for bags
The cost of air travel can get pricey, and with bag fees rising, here’s what you may pay the next time you’re at the airport.
Stanley cup maker faces lawsuit over presence of lead in tumblers
The lawsuit is seeking punitive damages and a “permanent injunction requiring PMI to disclose any lead or other toxins in its products in California."
After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Tinder expanding ID verification to US, UK, Brazil and Mexico
The company says the change is aimed at helping confirm the authenticity of its users.
Philadelphia housing crisis: Mayor Parker, city leaders break ground on affordable housing initiative
Once considered an affordable place to buy or rent a home, housing costs in Philadelphia are steadily rising, while the city’s stubbornly big poverty rate, the highest of the nation’s big cities, remains constant.
Philly breaks ground on affordable housing initiative
Mayor Parker and city leaders gathered to break ground on an affordable housing initiative designed to help more people into homes.
Target announces Diane von Furstenberg collab coming this spring
Diane von Furstenberg’s collab with Target includes over 200 pieces that aren’t limited to just apparel. Here's a look at what's included.