New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival
Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.
Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive
A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.
A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.
Frigidaire minifridges sold at Target stores recalled due to fire and burn hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Newsom says California wealth tax 'really damaging' as billionaires move money, businesses out of state
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax is "bad economics" as high-profile residents like Larry Page and Larry Ellison begin moving assets out of the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax is "bad economics" as high-profile residents like Larry Page and Larry Ellison begin moving assets out of the state.
Costco opening new warehouse under affordable housing complex in South LA
The project, located at 5035 Coliseum Street in Baldwin Village, is expected to open in 2027.
The project, located at 5035 Coliseum Street in Baldwin Village, is expected to open in 2027.
Costco Camarillo warehouse and gas station construction now visible at site
The new Costco warehouse in Camarillo is under construction after years of planning, with site work and building structures now visible from the 101 Freeway.
The new Costco warehouse in Camarillo is under construction after years of planning, with site work and building structures now visible from the 101 Freeway.
Aldi is expanding across the US — find out where
Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.
Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi is expanding its footprint in the U.S.
California wealth tax proposal hemorrhages $1T as billionaires flee
California has lost $1 trillion as billionaires flee the Golden State due to the proposed wealth tax, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on their assets.
California has lost $1 trillion as billionaires flee the Golden State due to the proposed wealth tax, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on their assets.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
GameStop shutters more stores as retail apocalypse continues
GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.
GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.
This is America's most iconic company, according to nationwide survey
This organization topped Apple, Coca-Cola and Amazon in a recent survey.
This organization topped Apple, Coca-Cola and Amazon in a recent survey.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.