Consumer

Dave Donegan showing Matt Gephardt the items that were broken in his move....
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

How liable is a moving company if your stuff gets damaged?

Dave Donegan’s home was just about to go into renovation, so he hired a moving and storage company to hold onto his household goods while work was underway.
15 days ago
A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. On Wedn...
Matt Ott, AP Business Writer

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates

Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool it.
15 days ago
Evermore Park (Photo: Derek Petersen, KSL TV)...
Mary Culbertson

Evermore Park to close permanently; new attraction to be announced

Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove announced it will close its doors for good. The owner of the park's property said he intends to unveil plans for a new attraction.
17 days ago
Lunchables have too much sodium Consumer Reports says....
Parija Kavilanz and Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Consumer Reports says Lunchables ‘should not be allowed on menu’ for schools

Consumer Reports warned on Tuesday that the school cafeteria versions of Lunchables is packed with too much sodium.
17 days ago
"Action Comics No. 1" is the most expensive comic ever sold....
Issy Ronald, CNN

Comic featuring Superman’s first ever appearance sells for record $6 million

The 1938 comic that introduced the world to Superman originally sold for 10 cents per issue, was just sold for $6 million.
21 days ago
President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2...
Seung Min Kim and Collin Binkley, Associated Press

President Joe Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers

President Joe Biden will announce a significant new plan next week to cancel federal student loan debt for new categories of borrowers.
21 days ago
A bagel bag for "Cheryl’s Bagels East Coast Style" in Bountiful....
Karah Brackin

Bagel store that ditched tipping, continues to see support from customers

A small business in Bountiful gained attention for its decision not to ask for tips at checkout and says the decision was worth it.
21 days ago
The steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers....
Ramishah Maruf, CNN

Two million Black+Decker steamers have been recalled after reports of burn injuries

The steamers can “expel, spray, or leak hot water during use,” the recall warned, which can injure the user.
22 days ago
A new study highlighted six "million-dollar cities" in Utah with an average listed home price of ov...
Daniel Woodruff

Utah has more ‘million-dollar cities’ as home prices climb

A new Zillow study put Utah in the top 15 states with the most "million-dollar cities." But other places in Utah aren't incredibly less expensive, economists say.
23 days ago
FILE - The Amazon app is seen on a smartphone, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. (AP ...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

Get Gephardt helps solve Amazon misdelivery mystery for Manti man

Most of us are ordering more and more things online, and it's sometimes frustrating with things like an Amazon misdelivery mystery.
24 days ago
FILE - A person, reflected in glass, walks near the Tropicana Las Vegas on May 16, 2023, in Las Veg...
Rio Yamat, Associated Press

The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

In its heyday, the Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its opulence. It was a frequent haunt of the Rat Pack and host to A-list stars, while its storied past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas lore, But after welcoming guests for 67 years, the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino shut its doors for good on Tuesday.
24 days ago
partially destroyed building with a backhoe out front...
Shelby Lofton

Community mourns damaged historic 5th Ward meetinghouse that has lived many lives

Local leaders said they support an investigation into the started-and-halted demolition of the 5th Ward meetinghouse in Salt Lake City.
24 days ago
Regent Seven Seas Cruises just announced its 2027 world cruise, a 140-day long voyage on the Seven ...
Francesca Street, CNN

Luxury cruise line selling world cruise suite for $1.7 million

The cruise line is pitching this 2027 voyage as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.
28 days ago
Chocolate is becoming more expensive...
Mike Anderson

Here’s why there’s a looming chocolate shortage

There's no end in sight for a major chocolate shortage, and you may start to see it as a consumer in more ways than one.
28 days ago
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach answers questions during a news conference about a new state la...
Collin Binkley and John Hanna, Associated Press

Republican states, including Utah, file lawsuit challenging Biden’s student loan repayment plan

A group of Republican-led states, including Utah, is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
28 days ago
Construction begins for the new development project called "The Point" on the old Draper Prison sit...
Daniel Woodruff

Work begins on first phase of ‘The Point’ development at old prison site

Work is now underway on phase one of the massive new development known as “The Point.”
28 days ago
FILE - A female red wolf emerges from her den sheltering newborn pups at the Museum of Life and Sci...
Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
28 days ago
FILE - Eggs are displayed on store shelves at a local grocery store in Chandler, Ariz., Jan. 21, 20...
Dee-Ann Burrin, AP Business Writer

What’s keeping egg prices high for Easter? It’s not just inflation

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as Easter and Passover approach.
29 days ago
Kia has recalled 427,407 of its Telluride SUVs because they can roll away while in park....
Samantha Delouya, CNN

Kia recalls more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs that can move while in park

All Telluride vehicles made between 2020 and 2023 and certain 2024 models are affected by the recall.
29 days ago
Lehi homes...
Daniel Woodruff

Governor highlights bills to help Utah homebuyers, but will they make a difference?

Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday highlighted several new bills he just signed into law that are aimed at getting more buyers into the market.
29 days ago
Post reading "Wall Street"...
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer

Stock market today: Wall Street rises to more records to close out its latest winning month

The stock market has been on a nearly unstoppable run since late October, and the S&P 500 just capped its fifth straight winning month.
29 days ago
Matt Gephardt meeting with Denis Hawkins after a rental car company after they ignored his calls fo...
Matt Gephardt

Get Gephardt helps Spanish Fork man clear up insurance claim for rental car damage

Get Gephardt clears up an international rental car insurance standstill.
30 days ago
Costco's food court and its famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo meal....
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so expensive

Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years, but Costco is holding the line on its hot dog-soda combo price.
1 month ago
FILE - An airplane flies through the clouds in Salt Lake City. (Jeffrey D. Allred / Deseret News)...
Matt Gephardt

How recent airline incidents are changing habits and impacting airfare costs

After a year of headlines lamenting runway incursions and midair close calls, the wheels may be coming off for the airline industry. Literally.
1 month ago

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