Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment

The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.

'Rust' movie medic awarded $1.15 million partial settlement

A New Mexico judge has awarded $1.15 million to a medic who worked on the “Rust” film set. Cherlyn Schaefer accused prop master Sarah Zachry and others of negligence.

More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses

Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?

Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: survey

Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.

Mike Myers' $20 million New York City penthouse hits the market

"Austin Powers" star Mike Myers has listed his New York City penthouse apartment for $20 million. He purchased the five-bedroom home in 2017.

Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting

As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.

Alabama baseball betting scandal: What you need to know

Alabama fired its baseball coach in what appears to be the first gambling-related scandal in college sports since a Supreme Court decision paved the way for state to legalize wagering five years ago.

Renters get some relief as rent burdens plummet, but low-income families still struggle: new report

Renters in the U.S. are experiencing some relief from rental burdens, according to a new report by Moody’s Analytics. The number of metros experiencing higher rent burdens dropped 91% from last quarter.

Gas prices drop amid recession fears, pre-summer lull: AAA

Gas prices decreased last week, but rising interest rates have raised concerns of a recession, according to AAA.

Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.

Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record. 

TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement

The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.