New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America

Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.

Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now

Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.

American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds

American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties. 

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.

Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post

The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. 

Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal

Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.

Man jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook post wins $835,000 settlement

A man who lost his job and missed the birth of his granddaughter while jailed over a Charlie Kirk social media post will receive $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office.

Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook

The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.

Jan. 6 officers sue to block payouts from Trump’s new ‘Anti-Weaponization’ fund

Two of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are suing to prevent a new $1.776 billion settlement fund from making payments to anyone, including supporters of President Donald Trump accused of participating in the assault that day.

Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order

President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.

Need extra cash this summer? New study ranks the best cities for summer jobs

A new WalletHub study found that summer 2026 could be one of the best seasons in years for young adults seeking summer jobs, driven in part by ongoing labor shortages across the U.S.

Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans

Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans. 

Arizona lottery ticket dispute: Court to decide ownership of $12.8M jackpot

An Arizona court will determine who gets a $12.8 million prize after a Circle K employee reportedly clocked out, took off his uniform, and bought a ticket with the winning numbers.

Trump anti-weaponization fund sparks backlash over $1.7B taxpayer money
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Questions are mounting following the Justice Department's creation of a $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate allies of Donald Trump. FOX's Alexandria Hoff has more about the money going to those who claim they were wronged by President Biden.

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.

US government 'forever barred and precluded' from looking at Trump's current tax issues

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization as part of a settlement over leaked tax returns.

House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs

Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.

Iran war: Will U.S. pressure force a peace deal?
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Iran faces severe economic challenges, including a nearly worthless currency and internet shutdowns, while the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues to redirect and disable commercial vessels. FOX's Ashley Webster has more on the efforts to end the war.

Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably

More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.