$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Man in yearslong battle to retrieve lost Bitcoin hard drive worth around $800 million offers to buy landfill
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Man who lost bitcoin hard drive worth millions offers to buy waste dump site
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
ConEd proposes double-digit rate hike: What this means for New Yorkers
Con Edison is proposing double-digit rate hikes that could go into effect next year, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the state to reject this proposal, citing an affordability crisis.
Con Edison is proposing double-digit rate hikes that could go into effect next year, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the state to reject this proposal, citing an affordability crisis.
CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
IRS tax refund 2025 schedule: Details to help with your return
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
Seattle police hunting for Luna Park Cafe egg thieves
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
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.
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.
'Where's my refund?' How to track, when to expect your money
Wondering 'Where's my refund?' Here's how to track your IRS tax refund status, see expected timelines, and avoid delays.
Wondering 'Where's my refund?' Here's how to track your IRS tax refund status, see expected timelines, and avoid delays.
US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
Here's how FAFSA could be affected as Trump vows to dismantle Dept. of Ed
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
How tariffs on Chinese imports are impacting the local economy
Chinese-made products coming to the U.S. such as cellphones, TVs, and computers are now facing a 10% tariff. However, if you are looking to buy any of these items, you still have some time before prices go up.
Chinese-made products coming to the U.S. such as cellphones, TVs, and computers are now facing a 10% tariff. However, if you are looking to buy any of these items, you still have some time before prices go up.
VIDEO: Protestors gather to stop Elon Musk’s 'billionaire takeover'
More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.
More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.


















