Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

Trump administration floats idea of 50-year mortgages to boost homebuying

The Trump administration is pitching a new idea it says could help more Americans buy homes — but housing experts are already questioning whether it would truly make a difference.

IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know

Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.

Baker in Old City makes birthday cakes for SNAP-dependent families

Old City hobby baker Emily Chiarelli is using her side hustle, E.C. Sweets, to help make birthday cakes for SNAP-dependent families.

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed

In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.

Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’

Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.

Flight chaos as Senate nears end to funding impasse

A potential breakthrough in Washington could soon bring relief to travelers and airlines alike as the Senate is expected to vote on a spending plan Monday.

OpenAI launches free ChatGPT program for transitioning veterans entering civilian workforce

OpenAI launched a free ChatGPT Plus program for transitioning veterans and service members, as the initiative tackles the employment challenge with AI-powered career tools.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

FAA air traffic reduction impact on Philadelphia International Airport

Travelers will see fewer flights at airports around the country starting this week as the FAA cuts the number of flights to forty high-volume markets around the country starting Friday morning.