Fed flags housing risks: Minutes from the Fed’s July 29–30 meeting revealed officials flagged a downturn in home sales, rising inventories and slipping prices as potential drags on growth and rate decisions — find out what it means for mortgage rates.
Nut allergy recall alert: Blue Bell has voluntarily recalled half-gallon containers of Moo-llennium Crunch packed in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cartons across 16 states after unlisted almonds, walnuts and pecans were discovered— find out how to claim your refund.
Idaho preserves foster kids’ benefits: A new directive stops the state from using survivors’ Social Security payments to offset care costs, conserving funds for youth’s future needs by July 1, 2026 — find out how it works.
Retiring without Social Security: Morningstar’s Christine Benz breaks down the extra steps 20-somethings should take now to shore up savings and protect their future if the trust fund strains in 2033 — find out how.
Outlanders recalled for safety: Mitsubishi is recalling 91,697 2018–22 Outlander PHEV and 2014–20 Outlander models due to corroded liftgate gas springs that may rupture or let the hatch fall unexpectedly — see if your vehicle needs repairs.
Other national stories this week
- Health officials confirm first U.S. screwworm infection
- Hurricane Erin nearly equaled Sandy’s devastation
- Retired general warns Katrina lessons remain unlearned
- Wildfires force evacuations across Oregon and California
- Jacksonville company recalls frozen shrimp over radiation
