FBI urges Backpage, CityXGuide trafficking survivors to apply for compensation
Survivors of trafficking linked to Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for compensation — and the deadline is coming up. Here's what to know.
Survivors of trafficking linked to Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for compensation — and the deadline is coming up. Here's what to know.
No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Restaurant owners slam growing no-tip dining trend: 'Degrading service'
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Final design for Trump commemorative gold coin approved
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Florida boosts fresh citrus marketing as growers recover from freeze losses
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
Some lawmakers call for federal gas tax suspension: What to know
Lawmakers introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax through October amid rising fuel costs.
Lawmakers introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax through October amid rising fuel costs.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
Here’s where Americans pay the most — and least — for electricity
Electricity costs vary widely across the United States, with households in some states paying more than three times as much as those in others.
Electricity costs vary widely across the United States, with households in some states paying more than three times as much as those in others.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.