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.

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

SNAP benefits pause Nov. 1: Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby steps up to help residents

With the threat of roughly 42 million Americans having their SNAP benefits paused for November due to the government shutdown, volunteer organizations like Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby are doing their part to help residents.

SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests

Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.

Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.