Social Security January payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security payments for millions of Americans are set to begin as we move into the new year.
Social Security payments for millions of Americans are set to begin as we move into the new year.
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Who won Powerball? Winning $1.8 billion ticket sold in Arkansas
Wednesday’s jackpot was the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever, according to Powerball officials.
Wednesday’s jackpot was the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever, according to Powerball officials.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Powerball Lottery: Jackpot soars to $1.7 billion; $1 million ticket sold in Florida
There was no big winner in Monday's drawing.
There was no big winner in Monday's drawing.
Powerball Lottery: Winning tickets sold in Florida, worth $1M, $150K, $50K
The jackpot for Monday's Powerball drawing has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion after no big winners on Saturday.
The jackpot for Monday's Powerball drawing has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion after no big winners on Saturday.
Powerball: Jackpot hits $1.5 billion, fifth-largest in game's history
After no big winners on Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.5 billion.
After no big winners on Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.5 billion.
Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion
The jackpot for Monday's drawing now ranks as the sixth largest in Powerball history, according to lottery officials.
The jackpot for Monday's drawing now ranks as the sixth largest in Powerball history, according to lottery officials.
Sports betting is delivering major cash for states — see what states are cashing in
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Powerball: Jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Saturday's drawing
After no big winner on Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion.
After no big winner on Wednesday, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion.
Federal Reserve lowers key interest rate but indicates future cuts will be harder
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
More states are restricting junk-food purchases by SNAP recipients — here’s where
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
MacKenzie Scott gave away $7.1 billion this year: Are others living up to their pledge?
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."