In today's consumer headlines: Car prices may rise with proposed 25% tariffs on imports. Starbucks cuts 1,100 jobs and trims menu items. Denny's adds an egg surcharge due to shortages.

In today's consumer news: Average San Antonio rent drops to $1,168. Texas leads the U.S. with 16 Tier 1 universities. Pet microchip company Save This Life closes due to tax issues, affecting registrations.

In today's consumer headlines: the Girl Scouts retire "S'mores" and "Toast-Yay!" cookies after this year, port strike talks resume ahead of a potential trade shutdown, and the U.S. passport drops to ninth place in global rankings.

In today’s consumer news: The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again, the FTC will eliminate hidden fees in bookings in four months, and Walmart is testing body cameras for employee safety in select stores.

In today's consumer headlines: Buy now, pay later services hit $991.2 million on Cyber Monday; some parents are using Santa to manage behavior despite expert caution; Mega Millions jackpot reaches $740 million.

Stanley recalls over 2.5 million travel mugs due to a faulty lid posing burn risks. Jobless claims rise to 242,000, surpassing expectations. And the FTC warns of a surge in task-related scams.

Thanksgiving is one week away, and many people will be hitting the grocery stores this weekend to prepare for their holiday meals.