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Oreo Thins: less Oreo, same priceOreo Thins contain the same creme-to-cookie ratio as classic Oreos, but a package of the newest Oreo variety contains less actual food.聽
Albertsons supermarket chain files for IPOAlbertsons recently merged with rival Safeway, and on Wednesday filed for an initial public offering of common stock. Private equity firm聽Cerebus bought Safeway and merged it with Albertsons earlier this year, creating the second-largest U.S. supermarket chain by number of stores after Kroger Co.
General Mills goes cage-free as better animal welfare moves mainstreamGeneral Mills announced Tuesday that it will commit to using 100 percent cage-free eggs as part of a program to improve its animal welfare standards. The shift may take some time but comes as the global egg industry has largely moved away from eggs produced by hens in cramped battery cages.聽
Love camping? Check out these 10 affordable National Parks.These 10 National Parks not only offer maintained campgrounds and gorgeous sights, but they also only cost about $160 per week for parking and camping. Which National Parks have you visited?
Starbucks raises prices 鈥� again. Why customers will still drink up.The news comes as some other coffee sellers have said that they will be cutting prices.
How Americans can help protect bees, other pollinatorsLast month, the White House unveiled its federal strategy plan to protect pollinators like bees and butterflies. With the government stepping up, there are ways the average person can help, too.聽
Carnival charts a course to Cuba after US approvalThe US government has authorized cruise giant Carnival to send travelers on cruises to Cuba, pending the nation's approval. The growing interest in Cuba from private businesses and Americans could help revitalize the Cuban economy and infrastructure.聽
Home prices will rise, but more slowly in the rest of 2015Home prices are still rising, but at a slower pace than this time last year. That cannot be said of mortgage rates, which are now on a straight trajectory up.聽- Are you a 'House Hunters' fanatic? Guess these home prices with our real estate quiz!
Home prices in the US are getting more and more expensive each year; they increased 1.7 percent in May, according to CoreLogic. But from state to state and neighborhood to neighborhood, real estate prices are as variable as the weather. Things like square footage and number of bedrooms and materials are obvious factors in determining the price of a home, but those beyond the home itself can matter just as much: crime rates, the public school system, and local amenities can significantly influence price.
Think you can use clues on location, construction, and more to pin down the list prices of these houses? Test your real estate savvy with this 18-question quiz.
Eight reasons to love Amazon PrimeAmazon Prime, the e-retailer's loyalty membership program, offers perks that appeal to many consumers. Brad's Deals writer Caroline Thompson explains the eight reasons why she loves Amazon Prime.
Fiat Chrysler could pay $700M for poor handling of recalls. What does it mean for customers?Fiat Chrysler could face severe penalties for being slow to launch recalls and communicate with government officials and customers about vehicle problems, including steep fines and a period of close regulatory oversight.聽
Why is Starbucks hiking prices again?Starbucks will raise the prices for some of its coffee beverages by 5 to 20 cents in the US, beginning Tuesday. The price hike from Starbucks comes as other coffee producers are cutting prices.
California boosts electric car rebates for low-income familiesCalifornia is changing its Clean Vehicle Rebate Program so that incentives are based on income. About 75 percent聽of clean car rebates went to households earning more than $99,000 a year in the second quarter of 2015.
2015 Women's World Cup: US victory shatters soccer TV recordsThe US women鈥檚 5-2 dismantling of Japan during the Women's World Cup final Sunday night drew the highest TV ratings of any soccer match ever aired in the United States, according to broadcaster Fox.
US crude oil price drops almost eight percentUS car owners could be looking at reduced gas prices this fall.
British social enterprise collects fresh surplus food for low-income familiesCommunity Shop, a UK-based social enterprise, collects fresh surplus food and redistributes it at reduced prices for low-income families. How can this help fight food waste and food insecurity?
IMF says it's willing to help Greece. Will Europe follow suit?IMF officials have voiced their willingness to assist Greece. Now the European Commission and the European Central Bank must decide how to move forward following Greece's 'No' vote on Sunday.聽
Beyond craft fairs: Five websites to sell your artworkDon't limit selling your arts and crafts to just your local craft fair: Consider selling your work online.聽
Google's Waze to launch carpooling app experiment in IsraelGoogle's satellite navigation system, Waze, has been a huge hit in Israel. Will its carpooling app succeed, too?聽
Work at home? Six gadgets that can make your job easier.Working at home is already a great option for employees. Adding a new gadget, like a multi-device keyboard or a USB key, can help make working from home easier.聽
