Politics
More than 300,000 air fryers sold at Walmart, Target and Kohl’s recalled for burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 319,000 PowerXL air fryers following 41 reports of the products breaking...
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Toyota recalling 1.12 million vehicles over potential air bag issue
Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it will recall 1.12 million vehicles worldwide because a short circuit in a sensor could cause...
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If you faced a tax penalty during the pandemic, the IRS may have a new break for you
The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that some tax filers who faced late-pay penalties for tax years 2020 and 2021 will...
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Southwest Airlines and pilots’ union reach preliminary labor deal after years of contentious talks
Southwest Airlines and its pilots’ union have reached a new preliminary labor agreement, ending months of tense negotiations and becoming the...
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TGI Fridays-branded chicken bites sold at grocery stores nationwide recalled due to plastic contamination
Approximately 13 tons of TGI Fridays-branded chicken sold at major U.S. grocery stores is being recalled after consumers complained of...
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Target blamed theft and violence for 9 store closures. Crime is higher at locations it kept open nearby
On Sept. 26, Target set off a national firestorm when it said it would close nine stores in four states because theft...
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Social Security checks are about to change. Here’s when and how much.
Social Security recipients and others on fixed incomes will soon see a slight increase in their monthly benefit checks from...
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New home construction jumps, raising hopes for better housing market
The Census Bureau says U.S. companies broke ground on a surprisingly high number of houses in November. The agency says...
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Here’s when the 2024 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will kick in
Social Security recipients and others on fixed incomes will soon see a slight increase in their monthly benefit checks from...
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U.S. passport processing times return to pre-pandemic levels
Processing times for U.S. passport applications have returned to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department announced Monday. Routine passport applications are...
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