Amazon reportedly cutting hundreds more jobs: What we know
Amazon is laying off hundreds more workers in its second round of cuts this month.
Amazon is laying off hundreds more workers in its second round of cuts this month.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million.
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million.
Zillow Home Loans will cover your FHA down payment with zero interest in 43 states: How it works
Zillow Home Loans launched a down payment assistance program Wednesday to help homeowners who finance their home purchase with an FHA loan.
Zillow Home Loans launched a down payment assistance program Wednesday to help homeowners who finance their home purchase with an FHA loan.
Fed holds key interest rate at 3.9% as inflation remains elevated
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 3.9% Wednesday as inflation remained above its 2% target, offering little guidance on its next move.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 3.9% Wednesday as inflation remained above its 2% target, offering little guidance on its next move.
Best and worst states for jobs, according to new data
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.
SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
AI boom boosts pension funds as backlash grows
Retirement funds across the nation are surging due to tech stock gains, but rising utility concerns are fueling opposition to new data centers. Reporter Darren Botelho has more.
Retirement funds across the nation are surging due to tech stock gains, but rising utility concerns are fueling opposition to new data centers. Reporter Darren Botelho has more.
Man says Texas Roadhouse served him $20 steak instead of pricier filet multiple times
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Here's where credit limits decreased the most in the US (and why that's bad)
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
6 arrested in $1.4M Peoria fraud scheme: police
Six people in Peoria are accused of taking part in a fraud operation involving over a million dollars worth of merchandise that was allegedly purchased using stolen credit cards.
Six people in Peoria are accused of taking part in a fraud operation involving over a million dollars worth of merchandise that was allegedly purchased using stolen credit cards.
Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.