California falls to world's fifth-largest economy
The change in ranking is due to Japan's economic growth and a strong yen, as well as a slowdown in the Golden State's economic growth.
The change in ranking is due to Japan's economic growth and a strong yen, as well as a slowdown in the Golden State's economic growth.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena lays off 550 workers
This marks JPL’s third round of mass layoffs in two years.
This marks JPL’s third round of mass layoffs in two years.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Helping seniors spot scams
The FCC is issuing a warning about scams targeting older Americans.
The FCC is issuing a warning about scams targeting older Americans.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Are you ready for new SNAP requirements? California sets deadline
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
LA trash fees increasing for 1st time in 17 years
City officials say the increase is necessary to cover costs related to organic waste disposal, inflation, staff salaries, and vehicle maintenance.
City officials say the increase is necessary to cover costs related to organic waste disposal, inflation, staff salaries, and vehicle maintenance.
California's new mega-casino could be a major rival to Las Vegas
The $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon will bring world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment to California's Central Valley.
The $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon will bring world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment to California's Central Valley.
Disneyland increasing ticket prices again effective immediately
Disney is raising admission prices for its theme parks in California and Florida, effective immediately.
Disney is raising admission prices for its theme parks in California and Florida, effective immediately.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Tesla unveils cheaper version of Model Y Standard
Tesla announced Standard base variants of the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y SUV.
Tesla announced Standard base variants of the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y SUV.
Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
As government shutdown continues, flight delays could soon pick up
The government shutdown is starting to impact air travel as call-outs at air traffic control towers are causing flight delays and cancellations.
The government shutdown is starting to impact air travel as call-outs at air traffic control towers are causing flight delays and cancellations.