DOJ: Navy sailor awarded $60K after property management violated Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that a U.S. Navy sailor has been awarded $60,000 from a property management company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a federal law that provides financial and legal protections to active-duty service members, activated reservists and National Guard members. 

Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon

Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.

Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."

Report finds 34% of Arizona ESA transactions reviewed had issues

A state audit reveals potential mishandling of millions in school voucher funds after Superintendent Tom Horne ordered staff to approve requests under $2,000 without review.

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data

For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.

Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?

State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices

President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.

Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle

As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

Former USPS supervisor pleads guilty to stealing $369K in checks from mail

A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.

Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme.