Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Paramount says not so fast - launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers to stop Netflix takeover
The Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming business has turned into a bidding war with Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million for Monday's drawing
Lottery players will have a chance to win the new jackpot after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
US consumers added $16B in credit card debt so far this year, preliminary data shows
The average credit card deb per household was $11,019.
These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Michigan minimum wage increasing January 1 - See full increase schedule
Michigan's minimum wage is increasing Jan. 1, 2026, as it heads toward $15 an hour.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $820 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize increased after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.