The Daily Money: Beware of recalls

Safety Monday. Mercedes Benz recalls some cars due to battery issues and FDA recalls Pilot COVID-10 at-home tests. for bacteria.

Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Mon May 8 2023 Medora Lee |  Money and Personal Finance reporter Happy Monday! It's Medora Lee, from the state the National Weather Service says has the worst weather this year - Illinois! Illinois leads every state in severe weather reports (466) this year aside from Texas. That number represents the total of confirmed tornadoes, plus hail and wind damage reports. Eighty-six tornadoes have already rolled through the Prairie State in 2023, nearly double the  state's average of 50 twisters per year. Storm chasers, we're here for you. In non-weather news, beware of more recalls. This time it's the Mercedes Benz recalling 3,800 cars due to battery issues and at-home Pilot COVID-19 tests that may have been contaminated with bacteria that could infect you. Speaking of at-home COVID-19 tests, after May 11, they aren't free anymore. So, if you want to stock up, make sure you order them by mail or visit an eligible provider before then or expect to share the cost with your insurance company. Be wary of any tests sent to your home if you haven't requested any because it's likely a scam. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰  Is the EV future dimming?: Electrifying the car market may be getting harder. Here's why Oracle of Omaha speaks: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger discuss profits, AI and more at Berkshire Hathaway meeting AI's better at upselling than you: Carl's Jr., Hardee's partnering with AI companies to automate drive-thrus Humble abodes get pricier: Single family homes for rent are getting more expensive. Here's where prices are going up 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔  A healthy start: What is the healthiest cereal? What to know about the nutrition info on the back of the box. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. NY bill aims to fight 'rampant fraud' in cryptocurrency New York bill targets cryptocurrency fraud that until now has faced little federal and state regulation READ MORE Advertisement Does TurboTax owe you a portion of a $141M settlement? Checks will be mailed starting next week, through the month of May. The amount paid to each eligible consumer ranges from $29 to $85. READ MORE Is now the time to collect Social Security? 3 green lights to watch for When to go ahead and collect Social Security can be a tricky question. Be on the lookout for these signs that you're ready to claim your checks. READ MORE Get a $750 sign-up bonus with our best travel credit card There's still time to snag $750 in rewards with our best travel credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred. READ MORE Shop today's best Walmart deals on Renpho, Cricut and AovoPro We love these Walmart deals on Renpho massagers, Cricut craft machines and AovoPro scooters—shop the discounts before they're gone. READ MORE Carl's Jr., Hardee's to roll out AI drive-thru ordering CKE Restaurants Holdings said its partnering with AI companies to automate voice ordering at participating drive-thru locations. across the country. READ MORE Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,800 vehicles due to battery issues: check here The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for the week of April 29-May 6, including 3,800 sedans from Mercedes-Benz. READ MORE More Americans unlikely to consider an EV, survey says. Here's why. EV sales hit a speed bump. The share of Americans who are unlikely to consider buying an EV has grown amid stricter subsidy rules, dearth of chargers. READ MORE Higher food bills? You may soon pay more thanks to extreme weather Fruits, nuts and leafy greens will be scarcer and more expensive in the near term as farmers recover from extreme weather that affected their crops. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback