Dry shampoos — used as a quick fix between washes — are an increasing health concern, with more of the aerosol spray-on products found to be tainted with a cancer-causing chemical, according to findings released on Tuesday. Benzene — the contaminant behind nationwide recalls of dry shampoos by Unilever and …
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Oakland, Calif. — – If you’re thinking of wiping down your kitchen with that bottle of Pine-Sol all-purpose cleaner under your sink – stop. It may contain bacteria that could cause serious illness in people with compromised immune systems. The Clorox Company said Tuesday it has recalled its scented multi-surface …
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 of its local branches, the 110-year-old organization said Tuesday, calling it a vote of confidence. The donation comes as the scouting group is coping with a loss of membership during the pandemic. “Her support of our …
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When she was 19, writer Emily Maloney found herself facing about $50,000 in medical debt after hospital treatment for a mental health crisis. The debt followed her throughout her twenties, hurting her credit and leading to stressful calls from collection agencies. Her experience is all too common. The Consumer Financial …
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Boeing is paying $200 million to settle federal allegations of investor fraud surrounding its 737 Max plane, two of which crashed in 2018 and 2019, killing a total 346 people. The aircraft maker and its former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, allegedly misled the public and investors by claiming the plane was …
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Amtrak said it is canceling all long-distance trips starting on Thursday amid a looming railway strike that could disrupt the U.S. economy, resulting in lost productivity of $2 billion a day. The potential work stoppage stems from a labor dispute between railroad companies and their unionized workforces. If the two …
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Charleston, South Carolina, known for having the oldest museum in the U.S., is also an ideal spot for retirees, according to WalletHub. The personal finance website studied more than 180 U.S. cities then ranked them according to the quality of life they offer for people ages 64 and older. Charleston claimed the …
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Although inflation eased last month, Americans aren’t seeing any relief in the grocery aisle. Food prices jumped 13.1% in July, the biggest one-year increase since March of 1979. Annual inflation slowed in July to 8.5%, from 9.1% in June, as gasoline prices dropped. But costs for food at home bucked …
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Hall-of-fame golfer Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and nine other players who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour filed an antitrust lawsuit Wednesday against the PGA Tour over their suspensions, marking the first step in a legal fight that could define the rules of competition across professional sports circuits. Three of …
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Americans facing the toughest housing market in years aren’t just grappling with high property prices and rising mortgage rates, but are also increasingly at risk of natural disasters, such as floods, tornadoes and wildfires — no matter where they live. Amid the worst drought in at least 1,200 years, large …
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