Delta Air Lines increasing checked bag fees due to fuel costs

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.

Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states

While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.

Steve Ballmer’s $110M gift: A big move to tackle LA's youth mental health crisis

A landmark $110M investment from Steve and Connie Ballmer is set to transform youth mental health in Los Angeles. Learn how Cal State LA is using a record $48M grant to provide scholarships and double its social work programs.

Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know

The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs

Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues. 

US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations

The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists.  The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.

Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community

Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.

3 Southern California buffets named among best in US: report

California buffets Umi Hotspot, Paradise Buffet, and King Buffet rank among the best in the U.S. according to a new 2026 report.

Southern California gas prices: A county-by-county breakdown as LA tops $6

Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties reach multi-year highs as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.

Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.