Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords
23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.
Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.
2024 may finally be good year to buy a home, experts say: ‘The worst in home sales is over’
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Radon testing important, especially Pennsylvania homes
The DEP recommends radon testing every five years, if a home was tested previously with safe results.
Stanley cups 411: Why are they so popular? The rise of the viral tumbler
The Stanley Quencher tumbler’s rise in popularity is a story of what happens when marketing and influencers cross paths. Here’s why you’ve been seeing these cups everywhere.
More electric vehicles lose full US tax credits in 2024
Car buyers in the market for an EV in the new year will have some things to consider when searching for a vehicle that qualifies for a new tax credit based on guidelines from the federal government.
Walmart bringing poke ‘to the masses’ by adding restaurants inside locations nationwide
Walmart is partnering with restaurant Uncle Sharkii with a vision of bringing affordable poke bowls to the masses.
Company recalls over 6,700 pounds of patties, ground beef in response to possible E. coli
Nearly 6,800 pounds of uncooked beef patties and ground beef produced by an Illinois-based company recently became subject to a recall.
Recalled applesauce products were on certain store shelves in mid-December despite growing lead cases
The FDA said the recalled products have been tied to over 200 lead poisoning cases nationwide.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
An independent investigation found 174 irregularities with Daihatsu safety tests
Hypoallergenic powdered infant formula recalled over bacteria contamination
The recall impacts 675,030 cans of Nutramigen powdered infant formula.
Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
What is ‘lifestyle inflation’? Financial advisor explains ways to avoid it
In uncertain economic times, earning more money is a benefit, but if you aren't tracking your spending, it's easy to fall into a financial hole, and an expert weighs in on what you can do.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Amazon notifies Prime Video users ads will start unless you pay more
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Small magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers
The latest recall of high-powered magnetic balls comes after several warnings about similar products from the CPSC, which noted how seven deaths and thousands of injuries have been reported.
Ridley Park property taxes raised 17 percent to offset unpaid hospital taxes
Ridley Park Borough council votes to increase property and sewer taxes 17 percent to a offset budget shortfall, due to Taylor Hospital's unpaid back taxes.