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Potatoes have made it to the list of food products that are in short supply in 2021. What's driving the food shortage this year?

Shake 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?

Officials across the U.S. are warning people about a parcel-tracking text scam criminals are using to steal personal and financial information.

Under 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.

Amazon 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?

Mia 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.

On Dec. 12, Zegna closed its business combination with Investindustrial Acquisition Corp. (IIAC). What's the forecast for ZGN stock?

Former 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.

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?

As it's clear that Massachusetts residents may soon be unable to buy eggs, legislators may revise the law to stem a potential egg shortage.

Kroger announced that it will be taking away COVID-19 benefits from its unvaccinated workers beginning on January 1, 2022.

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.

Is Pawsionate a scam? Angry customers are leaving one-star reviews for the the company, which offers customized products for pet lovers.

Peloton 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.

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?

Amazon acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup based in Colorado, in 2019. Its autonomous carts should help expedite Amazon's warehouse fulfillment services.

Following backlash from users and Congress, Instagram is rolling out parental controls to help teens limit their app usage. The release date is next year.

In a warning about Amazon scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission said people reported losing more than $27 million to the fraudsters in one year.

Among a host of other food items on the shortage list, strawberries have also become scarce. What is causing a strawberry shortage in 2021?

Discount retailer Dollar General plans to open 1,000 Popshelf locations in the future by 2025, with 100 new stores planned for 2022.

Parents are facing a Lunchables shortage amid the ongoing supply-demand imbalance. When is the Lunchables shortage expected to end?

Each morning between Thanksgiving and Christmas, excited children look for where Elf on the Shelf is hiding. Who invented Elf on the Shelf anyway?

I 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.

Santa entertainers are in short supply this holiday season. Some have passed away from COVID-19, while others have left the industry.

Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse are some of the most popular items being purchased for the 2021 holiday season.

What are the best credit cards for Small Business Saturday? American Express is offering savings that day and for the rest of 2021.

Looking for Small Business Saturday online deals? Here's how to find discounts from local retailers, and how big corporations are helping out.

Alibaba has dominated China's e-commerce space for years, though JD.com claims it's China’s largest online retailer. Which is the better investment?

Supply chain issues and climate change have been contributing to Christmas tree shortages in 2021.

Baby formula is one of the latest necessity items that have been experiencing shortages. As the shortages continue, parents are still concerned.

With the increase in cryptocurrency popularity, companies are starting to accept crypto payments. What companies are participating and how does it work?

Inflation has reached a record high since 1990. However, Stephanie Ruhle thinks that Americans can afford to pay more.

Costco customers are often targeted by gift card scams. As the holiday season approaches, they become more common.

Is the EV tax credit retroactive? There are EV tax credits for vehicle purchases that meet specific requirements.

In 2020, Americans spent roughly $188.2 billion shopping online for the Christmas holiday. This year, Americans are projected to spend $207 billion.

Peloton is adding a pause button for the Bike and Bike+ products. The release date will be announced soon.

Did you notice that Alexa has stopped reading your emails and unlinked your email account? What happened to email on Alexa?

Allbirds manufacturers its shoes and clothing from products derived from natural resources or recycled materials. Where are the products made?

The ongoing semiconductor shortage has been hurting several industries. Why is there a shortage and when will it end?

Sony Playstation 5 is hard to find due to chip shortages. The shortages are expected to last until 2022.