Kanye West testifies in trial over Malibu mansion lawsuit

Kanye West testified in a Los Angeles civil trial Friday regarding a $1 million lawsuit from contractor Tony Saxon over a failed Malibu mansion renovation.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.

US employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.

Refinery closures raise concerns CA gas prices could climb even higher amid Iran War

The escalating conflict in Iran along with another California refinery set to close, are raising concerns that the state's high gas prices could climb even higher.

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The escalating conflict in Iran along with another California refinery set to close, are raising concerns that the state's high gas prices could climb even higher.

American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore  Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown

American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.

Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled

Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.

Moreno Valley Mall reopens following fire safety shutdown

The Moreno Valley Mall has reopened after a two-week closure due to fire safety violations including blocked exits and broken sprinklers.

SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans

Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Trader Joe’s announces recall of popular frozen Asian foods

A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service. 

Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.

How Iran conflict could impact gas prices, US economy

Ongoing attacks in Iran are raising concerns about economic uncertainty and higher gas prices, with experts warning costs could rise further if the conflict continues.