Black first-time homebuyers see strongest rebound despite affordability challenges, Zillow says
A new Zillow report shows Black first-time homebuyers are rebounding despite affordability barriers. Here's where the best markets are and why remote work is helping.
400 IRS workers in Philadelphia terminated, as part of Trump's massive federal layoffs, officials say
The United States Internal Revenue Service will lay off about 7,000 workers, with some 400 here in Philadelphia already given termination notices.
Chipotle looks to hire 20,000 workers – and it will use AI to help
'Burrito Season' tends to be Chipotle's busiest period.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers
The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.
Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year
The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.
Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country
Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.
US cities with the most people in financial distress, according to study
Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.
ALDI plans to opens hundreds of US stores amid recession fears
ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in this region.
Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Trader Joe's recalls its Organic Acai Bowls over potential plastic contamination
Trader Joe's Organic Acai Bowls have been recalled because they may contain plastic, the company said. Here's what to know.
$1,400 tax rebate: The program is real but the texts are a scam, BBB warns
The IRS is issuing $1,400 tax rebate checks to eligible taxpayers, but scammers are sending fake texts pretending to be the IRS.
Millions of granola bars recalled due to 'potential presence of metal': FDA
Millions of MadeGood granola bars are being recalled due to the "potential presence of a piece of metal in the product." The FDA recently raised the risk category to Class II.
Egg prices got you scrambling? Here's how much it costs to rent backyard chickens
As customers face empty shelves and rapidly rising egg prices at the supermarket due to the avian flu and a lower national supply, breakfast lovers have another option - their own backyard.
New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Quaker Oats recall updated to 'most serious' category as FDA sounds alarm on pancake mix
Consumers with milk allergies are urged to discard the recalled products.
What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025
Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation
Igloo advised customers against using the affected coolers any further until they can get a new handle from the company.