Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival
Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
LA hotspot named world's worst tourist attraction: report
A new global study ranks an LA landmark as the world's most disappointing tourist destination due to poor safety ratings, overcrowding, and its distance from major transit hubs. What's your guess?
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast
California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.
These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive
A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.
Which states have the most debt collection accounts? New rankings revealed
WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
Kaiser Permanente’s $46M settlement: See if you qualify for a payout and how to file a claim
Kaiser Permanente members have until March 12 to file a claim for a share of a $46 million data privacy settlement following allegations of unauthorized data sharing with third-party advertisers.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
LA City firefighters seek tax hike to fund department
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
Beef prices soar as American families pay steep prices for steaks and burgers nationwide
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows.
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Report reveals which Costco items can pay for the annual membership
Several discounted items can effectively offset the cost of a Costco membership, according to a recent report.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.