Here's how much New York's minimum wage will increase in 2026
The wage will go up by $0.50, following a similar increase that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.
The wage will go up by $0.50, following a similar increase that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Paramount says not so fast - launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers to stop Netflix takeover
The Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming business has turned into a bidding war with Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid.
The Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery studio and streaming business has turned into a bidding war with Paramount Skydance launching a hostile bid.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million for Monday's drawing
Lottery players will have a chance to win the new jackpot after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have a chance to win the new jackpot after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Saturday night's drawing.
US consumers added $16B in credit card debt so far this year, preliminary data shows
The average credit card deb per household was $11,019.
The average credit card deb per household was $11,019.
These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
These New York laws take effect in 2026
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.
NY's minimum wage will rise, and several new laws will take effect. Here’s a breakdown of the major changes taking effect throughout the year.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $820 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize increased after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
The huge cash prize increased after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Ground delays issued at Newark Liberty International Airport due to heavy traffic volume
Travelers making their way through Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday experienced ground delays of up to 90 minutes. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman reports.
Travelers making their way through Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday experienced ground delays of up to 90 minutes. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman reports.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
Small Business Saturday crucial for local businesses this holiday season
Experts predict that Americans will spend more than $260 billion this holiday season, with more than $100 billion of that going to small businesses.
Experts predict that Americans will spend more than $260 billion this holiday season, with more than $100 billion of that going to small businesses.