How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals

The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Ducey OKs $18B budget upping school, infrastructure spending

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law his eighth and final state budget, an $18 billion spending plan that uses a record surplus to invest in education and infrastructure while lowering state debt and preparing for an economic downturn.

Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says

"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.

Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds

A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.

Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.

G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prepare new aid for Ukraine

The U.S. is reportedly planning to buy an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.

US State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome

Current and former State Department staff and their families who suffered from “qualifying injuries” will receive payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each, the officials and aide said.

Arizona lawmakers begin hearings on state budget plan

The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature began hearings Tuesday on a long-delayed state budget plan that was immediately panned by some Democrats and public school advocates for failing to use a huge surplus to significantly boost school funding.

Dartmoth College will eliminate all federal, institutional loans from undergraduate program

The president of Dartmouth College says the school is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and replacing them with expanded scholarship grants, beginning with the current summer term.

Phoenix gas station selling fuel way below the average: 'We are helping our community'

The owners of a gas station who practice the Sikh religion have decided to help people when they need it most, and they're doing it by lowering their gas prices in Phoenix.

Nobel Peace Prize medal sells at auction for $103.5 million

The Nobel Peace Prize that Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov was auctioning off to raise money for Ukrainian child refugees has sold for $103.5 million. The sale shattered the previous $4.76 million record for a Nobel.