IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety, combat scammers

IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety, combat scammers

The IRS says it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a an effort to keep its workers safe and combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.

The IRS says it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a an effort to keep its workers safe and combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.

Gas prices may spike as much as 10 to 25 cents this week in some states

Gas prices may spike as much as 10 to 25 cents this week in some states

Consumers may need to prepare to spend more for a gallon of gas tied to the rising cost of oil and heat-induced refinery outages as temps across the nation soar to the highest of the summer this week. 

Consumers may need to prepare to spend more for a gallon of gas tied to the rising cost of oil and heat-induced refinery outages as temps across the nation soar to the highest of the summer this week. 

Changes coming to how Maricopa County area codes are assigned and used: What you need to know

Changes coming to how Maricopa County area codes are assigned and used: What you need to know

Changes are coming to the way phone area codes are assigned and used. FOX 10's Troy Hayden talks to Doug Clark, Executive Director with the Arizona Corporation Commission about what you need to know before those changes take effect.

Changes are coming to the way phone area codes are assigned and used. FOX 10's Troy Hayden talks to Doug Clark, Executive Director with the Arizona Corporation Commission about what you need to know before those changes take effect.

'Shark Tank' star Daymond John granted permanent restraining order against former contestants

'Shark Tank' star Daymond John granted permanent restraining order against former contestants

The restraining order was brought against the contestants – former NFL player Al "Bubba" Baker, his wife and daughter – after they began making statements on social media about their "nightmare" experience with the celebrity investor.

The restraining order was brought against the contestants – former NFL player Al "Bubba" Baker, his wife and daughter – after they began making statements on social media about their "nightmare" experience with the celebrity investor.

UPS strike looms: Workers on the brink, here's what you need to know

UPS strike looms: Workers on the brink, here's what you need to know

Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country.

Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country.

Repairing over buying new tech | Tech This Out
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Repairing over buying new tech | Tech This Out

With today's economy, instead of buying new, why not focus on what's already in your home. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez and Troy Hayden chat with Tony Tucceri of Asurion about ways to make your tech last longer.

With today's economy, instead of buying new, why not focus on what's already in your home. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez and Troy Hayden chat with Tony Tucceri of Asurion about ways to make your tech last longer.

Trader Joe’s cookies recalled for possibly containing rocks

Trader Joe’s cookies recalled for possibly containing rocks

Trader Joe’s said it was alerted by their supplier that certain batches of two types of their cookies may contain rocks.

Trader Joe’s said it was alerted by their supplier that certain batches of two types of their cookies may contain rocks.

Cupkin children's cups sold on Amazon recalled over excess lead levels

Cupkin children's cups sold on Amazon recalled over excess lead levels

Cupkin says liquid in the recalled cups is "not exposed to lead due to the double walled construction," but exposure can occur if the cup bottoms are mistreated.

Cupkin says liquid in the recalled cups is "not exposed to lead due to the double walled construction," but exposure can occur if the cup bottoms are mistreated.

What's the magic behind the 'Barbie' movie marketing mania?

What's the magic behind the 'Barbie' movie marketing mania?

Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 brands plastering pink everywhere.

Ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of the “Barbie” movie, parent company Mattel has created a product marketing blitz with more than 100 brands plastering pink everywhere.

Tesla recalls nearly 16,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue

Tesla recalls nearly 16,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.

Netflix removes 'Basic' Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and U.K.

Netflix removes 'Basic' Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and U.K.

Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.

Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.

Ding Dongs meet Twinkies in new Hostess snack mashup

Ding Dongs meet Twinkies in new Hostess snack mashup

Hostess is releasing a new Ding Dongs x Twinkies Mashup that will combine two iconic snack cakes.

Hostess is releasing a new Ding Dongs x Twinkies Mashup that will combine two iconic snack cakes.