Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Power banks, charging stands sold at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart recalled over fire risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for portable power banks and wireless charging stands sold at major retailers including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and online at Amazon.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Legendary Kessler twins, beloved German entertainers, die at 89
Alice and Ellen Kessler, German twin entertainers who gained fame in the 1950s performing with stars like Fred Astaire and Frank Sinatra, have died at 89.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Tesla recalls more than 10,000 batteries due to a potential fire risk, serious injury
The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Florida father sent back to prison under law that no longer exists
Robert Woodall fired what he calls warning shots into the ground during a fight more than 20 years ago. The bullet ricocheted and injured another man’s ankle.
Tampa becomes foreclosure epicenter as Florida tops nation in housing distress
As foreclosure rates climb across the United States, Florida has emerged as the hardest-hit state, and Tampa is at the center of the surge.
GameStop 'trade anything day' coming in December. Here's what you can trade in
GameStop will let consumers bring in an item to trade in at any location for a store credit.
Disney unveils 1st teaser for live-action 'Moana,' sailing into theaters next year
Disney has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its highly anticipated live-action remake of "Moana," set to hit theaters next summer.
The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list
A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.
Trump admin reverses rule requiring compensation for significant flight delays
The rule requiring compensation for significantly delayed flights is officially grounded.
USPS plans to raise shipping rates in 2026 — here’s what to know
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise shipping rates starting Jan. 18, 2026, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
More Americans are falling behind on their utility bills, analysis shows
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
7-year-old girl, her dad both die after getting swept into Pacific Ocean off California coast
A California family got swept into the water, resulting in a 5-year-old girl going missing, her dad dying and her mom in the hospital.