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Ga. utility regulators release $5M to help low-income customers
ATLANTA, Ga. - During the winter, temperatures drop while gas prices go up. That’s why the Georgia Public Service Commission is taking action to help mitigate costs for some customers. On Tuesday, the commission voted to release $5 million from...

Evri crowned worst parcel firm for customer satisfaction for third year running
Ofcom polls households on nine delivery firms each year By LUCY EVANS, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 06:59 EDT, 22 October 2025 Delivery company Evri has been crowned the 'worst' parcel firm in the country based on customer satisfaction, for the third...

Wawa recalls some milk, lemonade products sold throughout Pa. NJ, Del. and Md.
Wawa lovers might have to check their favorite beverages as the convenience chain has issued a recall for some strawberry lemonade and milk products that were sold in its stores throughout four states. In a report from the U.S. Food and Drug...

Beyond Meat shares soar as surging retail interest sparks ‘meme stock’ euphoria
By Johann M Cherian, Shashwat Chauhan and Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) -Beyond Meat’s highly shorted shares jumped about 130% in premarket trading on Wednesday, fueled by a fresh wave of buying among retail traders who have sparked meme stock...

Man convicted of theft at retail premises in Kilkenny
A man was convicted of theft after he used a debit card belonging to a person unknown to him at a garage on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. Youness Maa, Kilkenny Inn, Vicar Street, Kilkenny was charged with three counts of theft and has appeared...

Chick-fil-A giving away free chicken nuggets to Charlotte-area customers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Customers can pick up a free eight-count nugget at Chick-fil-A locations in the Charlotte area, beginning Wednesday. The offer is only available through the Chick-fil-A app, and has to be claimed on Oct. 22. To claim it,...

Don’t click fake ‘DMV’ text. Scams cost consumers half a billion dollars in losses
The seasons for fishing in New Jersey lakes and river vary, but authorities warned it’s still open season for phishers who use a fake government agency text to hook an unsuspecting consumer for money. Consumer losses from text scams hit close to...

Letters: Consumers can pressure airline conducting deportation flights
A tactical team from the New Orleans ICE field office attempts an early morning raid to pick up an illegal immigrant who is a multiple DUI offender and is on the deportation list in Kenner , La. Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Photo by Max Becherer,...

Oman: Ministry tightens food safety measures for imported products
Muscat: In an effort to enhance the food safety system and ensure the health and wellbeing of consumers, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources announced new regulations for food import operations. The decision, issued through...

Reliance Retail Expands Jiomart’s Reach With 600 New Dark Stores Across India
Reliance Retail has expanded its network in India by opening over 600 dark stores. These new outlets are in support of the company’s rapidly growing quick commerce service called JioMart, which boasts a delivery promise of under 30 minutes. What...

Halifax warning for any customers using one service as 'charges may apply'
Halifax has explained its cash access rules(Image: Getty) Halifax has clarified its cash withdrawal policies following a customer's query. The customer asked on social media about the bank's rules for withdrawing cash over the counter and whether...

Home Bargains customers told 'run towards' £310 beauty tool for £14.99
Home Bargains is offering a massive reduction in-store for a beauty product(Image: Getty) Deal spotters have noticed a massive reduction in a high street beauty product and said 'don't walk for it'. In a bargains Facebook page the deal was flagged...

Ministry finds harmful chemicals in some food products
KABUL (Pajhwok): Experts at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) say recent investigations have revealed the presence of harmful compounds — including chemical dyes and industrial acids — in certain domestically produced and imported food...

Boil Order Issued for East Fork Water Customers Near Dover Hill in Martin County
East Fork Water in Shoals has issued a boil order for customers in Martin County living east of Highway 450 on Dover Hill Road and nearby areas, including the Bellgrade area, following an interruption in water service on Tuesday. The order is...

Calif. Suit Says Plastic Bag Makers Lied About Products Being Recyclable
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable. State Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said...

M&S move sparks debate on Enniskillen’s retail future
AS yet another business prepares to relocate from the town centre to the new Lakeland Retail Park, concerns are growing within the community about the future and vitality of Enniskillen’s traditional high street. Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer...

Retail Confidence Lifts $XRP — $PEPENODE Emerges as the Next Crypto to Explode
Quick Facts: 1️⃣ Ripple ($XRP) rebounded above $2.50, with surging Futures Open Interest at $3.8B, signaling renewed investor confidence. 2️⃣ Sustained price action above $2.50 and a bullish MACD crossover suggest upward momentum, with resistance...
Halloween products recalled over safety fears
Halloween products sold across Australia have been recalled over fears they could be fatal. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found a novelty light up tombstone sold online did not comply with mandatory standards for products...

DTE Energy, Consumers Energy talk about power for possible data centers
If a data center were to be built in Monroe County, is there currently enough energy to operate it while also serving current residential and business customers? A data center is currently proposed in Dundee Township. The Monroe News asked...