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Realtor.com analysis cited in an Oct. 9 report found starter homes made up a smaller share of U.S. listings in August 2026 than in August 2019, while prices …
Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins now carry the disclaimer “Carving not on actual product,” replacing earlier “Decorating Suggestion” wording. The change follows a Florida lawsuit over whether package …
A Palm Beach real estate agent says a private network of broker contacts connects some prospective buyers with homes not publicly listed. The agent cited asking prices from …
PepsiCo plans single-digit price increases on selected snacks and drinks, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, citing higher costs. The company says the new prices will remain below levels …
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a California lawsuit alleging it misclassified drivers as independent contractors from 2016 to 2020. The settlement requires court approval. …
In an interview that aired Oct. 7, 2026, Jeff Bezos said affordability problems help explain why socialism appeals to some voters. He cited housing costs and argued that …
Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.4% in its Oct. 8 survey, up from 7.28% the previous week. The 15-year rate also increased. …
On Oct. 8, 2026, Vice President JD Vance and Labor Department officials announced that Microsoft, Adobe and several outsourcing firms would be barred from submitting or advancing applications …
Amazon is preparing to eliminate fewer than 1,000 white-collar positions, with most cuts reportedly in its Stores division, according to Reuters. The reported reductions could also affect customer …
A recall covers 265,512 Ram ProMaster vans from model years 2022 through 2026. Federal regulators say water can damage steering-system wiring and cause a loss of power steering …
Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, the company said in remarks on Sept. 30. Existing stock may remain in stores until it sells out. Conagra described …
The Energy Information Administration’s October 2026 outlook projects lower winter energy spending for homes heated with natural gas or propane, but higher costs for homes using electricity or …
