Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria
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Hunting for bargains this Amazon Prime Day? Avoid scammers, company warns. Here's how
With Amazon Prime Day approaching, the company is warning consumers to be wary of scammers → Read More
Taco pancake? IHOP debuts new sweet and savory option for a limited time
The taco pancake is IHOP's newest menu item available for a limited time in July. → Read More
Grocers like Kroger, Walmart collect your shopping data. What I found when requesting mine.
Companies can track your activity in stores and online. It may seem invasive, but every social media post, Google search, or move around town is tracked, too. → Read More
Baby Shark toy recall: 7.5 million bath toys pose impalement risk to children
A toy maker is recalling 7.5 million Baby Shark toys after receiving a dozen reports of injuries that required medical attention → Read More
Talking cars? Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft bring ChatGPT to the following models
Mercedes-Benz drivers will be able to have more conversations with their car with the help of ChatGPT. → Read More
U.S. News & World Report: Pennsylvania and Florida towns in the Top 10 places to retire
Lancaster, Pennsylvania tops as one of the best places to retire in the U.S. Other Florida and Pennsylvania cities make the Top 10. → Read More
Recall: Chocolate raisin snacks sold at Dollar General may contain peanuts
Milk chocolate raisin snacks sold Dollar General are being recalled after milk chocolate peanuts were found in the containers. → Read More
Peloton says it's more than just a bike company, expands to include free membership
Peloton says it's more than just a bike company. On Tuesday, Peloton announced a rebrand and launch of three membership tiers, of which one is free. → Read More
Frontier passenger hit flight attendant with intercom phone, airline says
An unruly passenger hit a Frontier flight attendant on an early morning flight after being asked to leave at Denver International Airport. → Read More
Google rolls out passkey as password alternative
Google account holders can now start using passkeys instead of hard to remember passwords. → Read More
Communities pushing back against dollar stores opening in their town, report finds
A new report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shows growing pushback against dollar stores, but the three retailers are continuing to expand → Read More
Scams are popping up everywhere. Is protecting ourselves enough?
Cyber scams are growing. While there are ways to protect yourself online, experts are calling for lawmakers to do more. → Read More
Spoiled food, water leaks: What to know about rising fridge safety complaints
A USA TODAY analysis of consumer complaints shows a spike in reports of potentially dangerous incidents with fridges. Here’s what we learned. → Read More
'I felt threatened,' People share scary incidents with home repair workers.
Home repair often involves allowing strangers into your space. If you've had a creepy, or violating experience you're not alone. Here's what to do. → Read More
When house calls turn deadly: Are cable companies responsible for workers' violent crimes?
A Spectrum cable tech stabbed an 83-year-old woman in Dallas after a service call. Proving the company’s liability hinged on red flags it overlooked. → Read More
Fire updates: What we know about the Delta, Hirz and Kerlin blazes
A roundup of what you need to know if you've been affected by the fire. → Read More
UPDATE: Lanes open after oak tree falls on I-5
Traffic may be backed up for a bit, according to CHP. → Read More
UPDATE: Shasta family's missing trailer found, some items still missing
Megan Bonnin took to Facebook to report the happy news. However, some items, like their albums, are still missing. → Read More
Gov. Jerry Brown calls devastating wildfires the 'new normal,' requests disaster declaration
California Gov. Jerry Brown has asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster to secure federal aid for Shasta County as it rebuilds. → Read More
New evacuations in French Gulch after Carr Fire turns around
Evacuations are underway in French Gulch after the fire began to burn actively on a ridge. → Read More