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US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows

This story on the January jobs report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy posted solid job growth in January as employers hired at a steady pace to start 2026 as the Federal Reserve evaluates the need for rate cuts in the months ahead.What does…

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought Synergy restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise. Synergy World, a gift and loyalty card company, abruptly shut down last month after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. As a result, its gift cards can no longer be redeemed, leaving some consumers…

Toyota recalls 141K vehicles over doors that could open while driving

Toyota is recalling around 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles after discovering that rear doors can unexpectedly open while the car is moving, according to a newly filed report from the Department of Transportation. The recall covers 2023–2026 Toyota Prius models, 2023–2024 Prius Prime vehicles and 2025–2026 Prius Plug-In Hybrid…

Jaguar Land Rover recalling 2,300 electric vehicles in US over fire risk

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the U.S. over concerns that a high-voltage battery may overheat, increasing the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday. The recall impacts 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles from the 2020–2021 model years.”As an interim repair,…