Gen Z is single-handedly bringing America’s shopping malls back to life
Gen Z shoppers made 62% of general merchandise purchases in physical stores last year, outpacing older consumers
Gen Z shoppers made 62% of general merchandise purchases in physical stores last year, outpacing older consumers
Nantucket home will cost you $0 — but there’s one unusual condition
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
Trump admin grilled over beef prices as costs rise
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Straus Creamery ice cream products recalled
Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.
Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.
Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Recall for power pressure washers expanded over self-start fears, CPSC says
Generac Power Systems expanded its recall of Electric Start Pressure Washers sold on Amazon, Home Depot, and other home improvement stores over a self-start issue.
Generac Power Systems expanded its recall of Electric Start Pressure Washers sold on Amazon, Home Depot, and other home improvement stores over a self-start issue.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Several injuries prompt recall of high chairs sold on Amazon
A children’s tower stool has been recalled over concerns that it could collapse or tip over.
A children’s tower stool has been recalled over concerns that it could collapse or tip over.
More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
Electric kettles sold at HomeGoods recalled due to burn risk
More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at HomeGoods and online are being recalled due to a burn hazard.
More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at HomeGoods and online are being recalled due to a burn hazard.
This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.
20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.
Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.
Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
Recall on noodle packs sold at Whole Foods, Thrive Market
A variety of noodle packages sold at two popular grocery chains was recalled this week because of the potential risk to people with peanut allergies.
A variety of noodle packages sold at two popular grocery chains was recalled this week because of the potential risk to people with peanut allergies.
DOJ: Navy sailor awarded $60K after property management violated Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that a U.S. Navy sailor has been awarded $60,000 from a property management company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a federal law that provides financial and legal protections to active-duty service members, activated reservists and National Guard members.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that a U.S. Navy sailor has been awarded $60,000 from a property management company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a federal law that provides financial and legal protections to active-duty service members, activated reservists and National Guard members.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis for glitch that may allow vehicles to drive into standing water
Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Energy costs push inflation higher as war continues
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with economist Dr. Mike Walden as new data shows that energy costs, including gasoline, increased last month, as did the cost of food at a rate not seen since last December. This comes as inflation had been dropping more or less steadily before conflict in the Middle East began. Reports show that consumer prices were up 3.8% last month compared to April 2025.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with economist Dr. Mike Walden as new data shows that energy costs, including gasoline, increased last month, as did the cost of food at a rate not seen since last December. This comes as inflation had been dropping more or less steadily before conflict in the Middle East began. Reports show that consumer prices were up 3.8% last month compared to April 2025.
Iran war triggers three-year high in US inflation
We are learning more this week as the Labor Department released its Consumer Price Index report. The new data reveals that prices for Americans continued to increase last month as the war with Iran continues. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rising gas prices helped push inflation up in April in the biggest year-over-year increase since May 2023. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, as consumers wonder what types of long-term impacts are going to come from the recent rise in inflation.
We are learning more this week as the Labor Department released its Consumer Price Index report. The new data reveals that prices for Americans continued to increase last month as the war with Iran continues. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rising gas prices helped push inflation up in April in the biggest year-over-year increase since May 2023. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, as consumers wonder what types of long-term impacts are going to come from the recent rise in inflation.