Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.

Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Trump to reinstate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sparking economic concerns

President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.

Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report

After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.

Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest

A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.

Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year

The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.

Egg prices got you scrambling? Here's how much it costs to rent backyard chickens

As customers face empty shelves and rapidly rising egg prices at the supermarket due to the avian flu and a lower national supply, breakfast lovers have another option - their own backyard. 

New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."

US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations

The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.

Fewer Americans quitting their jobs—here’s why

U.S. workers are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years as job openings decline and hiring slows, signaling the end of the Great Resignation.

Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs

Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.