What the Tech? FBI Warns of Fake Banking Apps
During the pandemic millions of people who have primarily have stayed at home in isolation have been doing their banking using a mobile app for the first time. CNBC reported earlier…
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Blue Bell to Pay $19 Million as Part of Guilty Plea in Listeria Case
Blue Bell Creameries has pleaded guilty to distributing contaminated goods and its former CEO has been charged with conspiracy and attempted wire fraud in connection to a 2015 listeria outbreak that left three people dead, federal prosecutors have announced. Blue…
Consumer Alert: Ford Recalls More than 268,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has announced that it is issuing a safety recall to fix door latches on some cars. It says some of the cars are registered or have been registered in Alabama. Ford is recalling some 2014-15 Ford Fiesta,…
Macon County EMA Issues Coronavirus Scam Warning
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a coronavirus-related scam. The EMA says it has been made aware of people going door-to-door in some areas saying they are authorized to do coronavirus/COVID-19 home testing. The EMA…
Walmart Looking to Hire 150,000; Giving Cash Bonuses to Some Employees
Walmart today announced plans to hire 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles would be temporary at first, but the company says many will convert to permanent…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warns of Coronavirus Scams
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any…
Express Closing Nearly 100 Stores Across Country Due to Declining Sales
Express Inc. will close about 100 stores as part of a restructuring plan as the chain grapples with drastic changes in where people spend their shopping dollars. The retailer that caters to younger shoppers said earlier this month said it…
CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota Recalling Nearly 700,000 Models
This is an Alabama News Network On Your Side Consumer Alert -- Toyota is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall. That can increase the risk of a crash.…
Alabama Power Fees on Solar Challenged
Environmental groups are challenging Alabama Power's backup capacity fee on customers who use solar panels to produce part of their home electricity. The Alabama Public Service Commission held a Thursday hearing on the petition to abolish the fee. The petition…
Alabama Among States Affected by Salad Product Recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination. The department says Missa Bay, LLC from Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling more than 75,000 pounds (34,020 kilograms)…
Report: Google to Offer Checking Accounts
Google plans offer checking accounts run by Citigroup and a credit union, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Big tech companies have been pushing into other arenas such as finance and health care to gain more access…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush Likely to Shatter Records
Record throngs of travelers are expected to jam into airports over the Thanksgiving break and airlines are adding hundreds of flights a day in response. The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million…
Apple TV Jumps into Streaming Wars but Lacks Library
Apple TV Plus is jumping into the streaming wars with big names including Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. The service will compete with other newcomers that include Disney Plus and HBO Max, as well as existing heavyweights such as Netflix.…
Uber Adds More Services in Attempt to Generate Bigger Profits
Uber will begin cramming more services into its ride-hailing app as it explores ways to generate more revenue and finally turn a profit. The makeover announced Thursday will include force-feeding its food delivery service, "Eats," into the Uber app that…
Fred's Files Bankruptcy, Closing All Stores in Next Two Months
Discount retail and pharmacy chain Fred's Inc. is filing for bankruptcy and closing its stores over the next two months. The Memphis, Tennessee-based company said in a statement Monday that it has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and has begun…
Ford Recalling Over 550,000 SUVs and Trucks in North America
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 through 2020 F-150 pickups, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty trucks, 2018 and…
Gas Prices on Decline as Weather Cools Off
Gas prices almost always hit their highest levels in the summer, but things are starting to change. Millions of Americans are getting some relief. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 17 cents in the past month,…
Target Launching Private Label in Fight for Grocery Share
Target is launching a private food label next month as it attempts to energize grocery sales. On Sept. 15, 650 products will appear on store shelves under the brand "Good & Gather." That will expand to 2,000 products by late…
Some Apple Laptops Banned from Airline Flights for Fire Risk
Federal safety officials have banned some Apple laptops from airline flights after Apple recalled the batteries because they could catch fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Wednesday that it alerted airlines last month about the recall involving…
More People Allergic to Sesame Seeds than One Would Expect
32 million Americans have food allergies and new research finds more than a million of them are allergic to a seed that may not be on many people's radar: sesame. The allergy is more common than previously thought, according to…
More Relaxed Trucker Drive Time Rules on the Way?
The Trump administration has taken a step closer to relaxing federal regulations governing the amount of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel. The proposed rule affects breaks that truckers are…
San Diego Company has Alternative to Rough Camping Experience
This summer, many families will hit the great outdoors to camp. But if you don't want to rough it, consider glamping or glamorous camping. It's a popular trend that's reaching new heights. For the Barraza family, camping is a chance…
U.S. Budget Deficit Grows 27% Through July
The U.S. government's budget deficit rose by $183 billion to $867 billion during the first 10 months of this budget year as spending grew more than twice as fast as tax collections. The Treasury Department say the deficit for the…
Airport Bans the Sale of Plastic Water Bottles
An unprecedented new rule will soon impact millions of travelers. San Francisco International Airport sells around 4 million plastic water bottles each year. But those days are numbered as the airport has taken the historic step of banning the sale…
Sears Announces Closure of Last Alabama Store
Sears is closing its last full-size store in Alabama. The company announced Tuesday it will shut down 26 full-size Sears stores and Kmart locations nationwide in late October. That includes the Sears at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, which is…
