Company & Industry OverviewsPelton Won’t Be Making a Rower—Company Announces a Halt in Production Recently, Peloton decided to temporarily halt the production of its bikes and treadmills due to a lack of consumer demand. There likely won't be a rower coming anytime soon.
Net WorthAbigail Disney: Heir to the Disney Fortune Is Worth $120 MillionAbigail Disney is the granddaughter of the Walt Disney Company's co-founder. What's her net worth as an heir to the Disney fortune? Does she work for Disney?
Food IndustryIs There a Shortage of Friskies Wet Cat Food in 2022?Friskies wet cat food seems to be in short supply amid the canned pet food shortage. Why is there a shortage of Friskies wet cat food?
ConsumerCarhartt Doubles Down on Vaccine Mandate As Boycott Calls GrowCalls for boycotting Carhartt are growing amid its vaccine mandate. Is the apparel company publicly traded, and is it going out of business?
ConsumerWhy People Are Boycotting Apparel Company CarharttConservatives aren't happy with Carhartt and threaten to boycott the apparel company. Why are people boycotting Carhartt?
Cryptocurrency & BlockchainRalph Lauren Wants to Target a Younger Audience With the MetaverseRalph Lauren has already released its fair share of digital goods and collectibles. Now, it wants to pursue younger audiences with the metaverse.
TaxesAmazon Flex Tax Forms: Info on Income Tax for Amazon Flex DriversYou’ll receive tax forms for Amazon Flex if you’ve earned more than $600 in a tax year through the company. Read more about reporting the income.
HealthcareIs the NACHW Giving Out COVID-19 Tests or Is It a Scam?The NACHW won’t be sending out free COVID-19 tests, although the organization’s website does direct you to a reliable source. The U.S. government is giving out free COVID-19 tests.
Cryptocurrency & BlockchainWalmart Files Trademarks Involving Crypto, NFTs, and the MetaverseIn December 2021, Walmart completed multiple trademark filings involving cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the metaverse. What's next for the retailer?
ConsumerWhy Are Grocery Store Shelves Empty and How Long Will It Last?Grocery stores are running out of everything from chicken to cat food. Why are the grocery store shelves empty? Amid supply chain issues, how long will the shortage last?
ConsumerSurging Omicron Cases Could Lead to a Chicken Shortage in 2022The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc on the supply chain. It's causing an increase in worker absences. Is there a chicken shortage?
Food IndustryIs There a Basil Shortage? Supply Chain Woes Continue in 2022Many consumers have been struggling to find basil leaves. Is there a basil shortage in 2022? How long will the supply chain issues last?
ConsumerCheck Your Inbox for More ‘Bought Milk’ Settlement MoneyThe "Bought Milk" settlement is still sending out payments to claimants, five years later, through a pro-rata distribution via virtual Mastercards.
ConsumerUSPS Lottery Scam: Warnings About Fraudulent Giveaway MessagesUSPS lottery scam and giveaway scam messages can bilk unsuspecting consumers out of money or personal information. Learn more about these scams.
ConsumerHow Much Do Girl Scouts Make on Cookie Sales?Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. In 2022, a new cookie, the Adventureful, takes center stage. How much do Girl Scouts make on cookie sales?
NewsWalmart Slashes COVID-19 Leave Time in Half for EmployeesFollowing the CDC's reduction of required isolation time, Walmart reduced its paid leave time for those with the virus from two weeks to one week.
ConsumerIs Publishers Clearing House Real or Just Another Scam?Many people end up receiving win notifications from Publishers Clearing House. Is the company real or is it just another scam that you should avoid?
ConsumerAt-Home COVID Tests Are Available in Stores, With Free Ones Coming From the GovernmentThe best at-home COVID test for you depends on a variety of factors, but reviewers have selected some products available online and in stores now.
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Owns Sugarlands Distillery in Gatlinburg? Details on the Moonshine MakerThe Sugarlands Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tenn., produces handcrafted whiskey and moonshine. Who owns the company?
U.S. Economy & PoliticsPotatoes Get Added the List of 2021 Food ShortagesPotatoes have made it to the list of food products that are in short supply in 2021. What's driving the food shortage this year?
Net WorthDanny Meyer’s Restaurant Empire Has Helped Build His Net WorthShake Shack founder Danny Meyer has said the chain's staff will be required to have the COVID-19 booster shot. Will this mandate affect his net worth?
ConsumerScam Alert: Don't Fall Victim to this Parcel-Tracking Text ScamOfficials across the U.S. are warning people about a parcel-tracking text scam criminals are using to steal personal and financial information.
Cryptocurrency & BlockchainUnder Armour’s First NFT Release Sells Out in a MinuteUnder Armour finally stepped into the NFT game on Dec. 21 and dropped its first-ever NFT collection. The company partnered with NBA superstar Steph Curry.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Many Websites Run on AWS? Outages Plague the ServiceAmazon Web Services, or AWS, experienced its third outage in three weeks. The outages have taken out massive numbers of sites and apps. How many websites run on AWS?
ConsumerWho Makes the BinaxNOW Rapid COVID-19 Test?BinaxNOW is a common rapid test. According to the manufacturer, it effectively detects COVID-19 and its variants, including omicron. Who makes BinaxNOW?
ConsumerIs Armando Montelongo Seminars Legit or a Scam? Reviewers Offer Differing TakesIs Armando Montelongo Seminars a scam or is it legit? Some people swear by the house-flipping education company, while others say it’s a fraud.
ConsumerWatch Out For Mia Torres Student Loan Scam CallsMia Torres phone calls claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are scams. Here's how to avoid scammers, whether by phone, email, text message, or social media.
IPOsIs Zegna Stock a Good Buy After Its Listing?On Dec. 12, Zegna closed its business combination with Investindustrial Acquisition Corp. (IIAC). What's the forecast for ZGN stock?
NewsSteve Easterbrook’s Relationships Resulted in Him Losing MillionsFormer McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired in 2019, but new details later surfaced about his relationships with employees. McDonald's sued him for severance money.
ConsumerAre Disney Channels Leaving YouTube TV Over a Contract Dispute?Will Disney and YouTube TV be able to reach a deal or will channels like ESPN have to leave YouTube TV amid the contract dispute?
ConsumerWhy an Egg Shortage May Be Coming to MassachusettsAs it's clear that Massachusetts residents may soon be unable to buy eggs, legislators may revise the law to stem a potential egg shortage.
ConsumerKroger Is Eliminating COVID-19 Benefits for Unvaccinated Employees Kroger announced that it will be taking away COVID-19 benefits from its unvaccinated workers beginning on January 1, 2022.
Cryptocurrency & BlockchainNike Is Ready for the Metaverse, Acquires RTFKT Studios On Dec. 13, RTFKT Studios announced that Nike will acquire the company just a day after its NFT collection reveal, CloneX. Nike is gearing up for the metaverse.
ConsumerCustomers Are Growling and Hissing About Pet-Themed Gift Company PawsionateIs Pawsionate a scam? Angry customers are leaving one-star reviews for the the company, which offers customized products for pet lovers.
Food IndustryWhole Foods Is One of Many Brands That Throw Away Fresh FoodAfter a viral TikTok video showed how a Whole Foods supermarket throws away fresh food, people are wondering why the brand does it.
Cryptocurrency & BlockchainPepsi Launches 'Pepsi Mic Drop' Genesis NFT—How to Get on the WaitlistPepsi has joined the list of brands and entities creating their brand-inspired NFTs with its "Pepsi Mic Drop" genesis collection. How can you join the waitlist?
Stocks & MarketsPeleton ‘SATC’ Death: Stock Falls Amid ‘And Just Like That’ TwistPeloton says that its bike didn’t cause an "Sex and the City" character’s death. However, its stock price still fell on the same day as the "And Just Like That…" premiere.
ConsumerNew Zealand Races to Ban Smoking—What About Marijuana and Alcohol?New Zealand is seeking to eradicate smoking in its country by 2027. It will be implementing some very strict regulations. What about marijuana and alcohol?
Investments & DealsDoes Amazon Own Canvas Technology? Robotics Acquisition, ExplainedAmazon acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup based in Colorado, in 2019. Its autonomous carts should help expedite Amazon's warehouse fulfillment services.
ConsumerInstagram Releases 'Take a Break' Ahead of New Parent ControlsFollowing backlash from users and Congress, Instagram is rolling out parental controls to help teens limit their app usage. The release date is next year.
NewsAmazon Scammers Stole More Than $27 Million in a Year, FTC ReportsIn a warning about Amazon scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission said people reported losing more than $27 million to the fraudsters in one year.
U.S. Economy & PoliticsAdd Strawberries to the List of Product and Food Shortages in 2021 Among a host of other food items on the shortage list, strawberries have also become scarce. What is causing a strawberry shortage in 2021?
ConsumerDollar General Will Open 1,000 More Popshelf Locations in the FutureDiscount retailer Dollar General plans to open 1,000 Popshelf locations in the future by 2025, with 100 new stores planned for 2022.
NewsLunchables Shortage: Why You Can’t Find Kids’ To-Go Food in Stores Parents are facing a Lunchables shortage amid the ongoing supply-demand imbalance. When is the Lunchables shortage expected to end?
NewsBob Iger Is Leaving Disney After 15 Years, Susan Arnold Will Take OverDisney executive Bob Iger’s days are numbered at the company he has run for 15 years. Iger will officially retire on Dec. 31. Why is he leaving Disney?
NewsTesla Unveils a Cyberquad for Kids—Holiday Delivery Isn't Guaranteed Tesla has unveiled its children's version of the electric Cyberquad, available for order now at a $1,900 price tag. There's a 2–4 week shipping window.
ConsumerWho Invented Elf on the Shelf? How the Holiday Tradition StartedEach morning between Thanksgiving and Christmas, excited children look for where Elf on the Shelf is hiding. Who invented Elf on the Shelf anyway?
ConsumerHow to Invest in I Bonds: Easy Investment With Potential Tax BenefitsI bonds are an inflation-protected savings program started by the Treasury in 1998. You can invest in I bonds easily with several potential tax benefits.
Company & Industry OverviewsThere’s a Nationwide Shortage of…Santas?—The Santa Shortage, ExplainedSanta entertainers are in short supply this holiday season. Some have passed away from COVID-19, while others have left the industry.
ConsumerHottest Items for the 2021 Holiday Season and Where to Find ThemPlaystation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse are some of the most popular items being purchased for the 2021 holiday season.