ST. LOUIS — When conflict erupts in oil-producing regions around the world, Americans often notice a familiar pattern: gasoline prices rise quickly. When tensions ease and oil markets stabilize, however, prices at the pump tend to fall more slowly. Econom... See more
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — After a winter that packed more punch than usual, many in St. Louis are wondering what it could mean for summer. January brought an extended stretch of below-freezing temperatures for an entire week. It almost set a record. Plus, our re... See more
ST. LOUIS — During the current Medicare open enrollment period, ads promising seniors hundreds of dollars for groceries are appearing frequently on television and online. That led 5 On Your Side viewer Alfreda Hampton to ask the VERIFY team to take a clos... See more
ST. LOUIS — Buy Now, Pay Later, often called BNPL, is the “pay in installments” option many shoppers see at online and in-store checkouts. It allows consumers to split purchases into smaller payments over time, often with little or no interest. As BNPL gr... See more
ST. LOUIS — Sometimes, freshly fallen snow looks good enough to eat. And there are plenty of recipes on social media using snow. But is it safe ? The VERIFY team in Missouri heard neighborhood kids talking about eating snow, and one warned it was full of ... See more
