IRS to end facial recognition for identity verification
The IRS is moving away from the use of facial recognition for identity verification. This transition will occur over the coming weeks to avoid a disruption to tax filing season.
The IRS is moving away from the use of facial recognition for identity verification. This transition will occur over the coming weeks to avoid a disruption to tax filing season.
$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Phoenix gas station
Someone in the Valley has 50,000 reasons to be happy after last weekend's Powerball drawing. Lottery officials say a $50,000 winning ticket was sold at a Phoenix Arco station near 43rd Avenue and Roosevelt. The winning ticket matched four out of five white numbers and the red Powerball. The winning numbers from the drawing were 5, 16, 27, 39, 61, and the Powerball was 24.
Someone in the Valley has 50,000 reasons to be happy after last weekend's Powerball drawing. Lottery officials say a $50,000 winning ticket was sold at a Phoenix Arco station near 43rd Avenue and Roosevelt. The winning ticket matched four out of five white numbers and the red Powerball. The winning numbers from the drawing were 5, 16, 27, 39, 61, and the Powerball was 24.
Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot
The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.
The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.
Hawaiian couple received shocking $18,000 electric bill: 'overwhelmed and confused'
A Hawaiian couple was charged a whopping $18,000 for their electric bill last month after their electric company claimed they were responsible for paying for their neighborhood streetlights.
A Hawaiian couple was charged a whopping $18,000 for their electric bill last month after their electric company claimed they were responsible for paying for their neighborhood streetlights.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Resuming student loan payments without debt forgiveness would be 'disastrous,' Democrats warn
Prominent Democratic lawmakers are calling on the president to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments resume in May.
Prominent Democratic lawmakers are calling on the president to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments resume in May.
Minimum wage in Los Angeles will soon increase to $16
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that beginning July 1, the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $16.04 per hour.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that beginning July 1, the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $16.04 per hour.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes
The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.
The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.
Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Expecting a tax refund from the IRS? Here's how long it could take
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Veteran wins $4M lottery using fortune cookie numbers ‘on a whim’
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
How much did Arizona make from the first few months of legal sports betting?
The numbers are out for the first few months of legal sports gambling in Arizona, and people placing bets in the state broke records.
The numbers are out for the first few months of legal sports gambling in Arizona, and people placing bets in the state broke records.
Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $421 million; drawing Friday night
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
Here's what to have on hand if the power goes out during a winter storm
Here's what to have at home in the event of a power outage during a winter storm -- something that could last days or even weeks in some instances.
Here's what to have at home in the event of a power outage during a winter storm -- something that could last days or even weeks in some instances.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.